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Trial Bay Campground

Arakoon, NSW

About this campsite

Trial Bay Campground offers an idyllic camping experience by the sea with breathtaking sunset views. Apart from 103 unpowered and 13 powered campsites, it includes picnic tables and barbecues for outdoor dining. It ensures a comfortable stay with amenities like flush toilets, hot and cold showers, a public phone, and drinking water. Enjoy onsite dining at a licensed restaurant/cafe/kiosk and take your boat out using the 4WD beach ramp. The site also serves as a gateway to the historic Trial Bay Gaol, ideal for those keen on local history.

The Trial Bay Campground is nestled along the shores of Trial Bay and provides a captivating view of South West Rocks. With both unpowered and powered campsites, the accommodation options are diversified. The camp also offers essential amenities including picnic tables, wood and electric barbecues, hot showers, drinking water, and flush toilets. Additionally, there are convenient facilities such as a public phone and an onsite licensed restaurant/cafe/kiosk. A 4WD beach boat ramp is available for boating enthusiasts. Guests are welcome to explore the historical Trial Bay Gaol located nearby. Witness spectacular sunsets, or watch whales breach during the season of June to November, right from your campsite, making for an unforgettable outdoor experience.

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Hot Showers
Public Phone
Power
Toilets
Drinking Water

Activities

Fishing Spot
Boat Ramp

Accommodation Types

Tent Site
Caravans
Campground

Facilities

BBQ
Picnic Tables
Shade

Rules & Accessibility

No Pets
Camping Fee
Accessible

Other Features

Walking
Absolute beachfront
Fire Place
Mobile Phone Coverage
Boat Ramps
Campgrounds
Bin
Photo Opportunity
4WD beach boat ramp
Long Rig
Rock Fishing
Unknown feature
Place of Interest
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Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TUE🌫️
27° / 19°
💧 28%
WED🌦️
25° / 20°
💧 15%
THU🌫️
29° / 16°
💧 5%
FRI🌫️
25° / 16°
💧 13%
SAT🌤️
25° / 14°
💧 3%

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