The Basin Campground
The Basin campground is the only place you can camp in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. This large, grassy area overlooks Pittwater, offering lovely surroundings and views.
It's easy to see why this waterfront campground is so popular. At The Basin, you'll find excellent facilities, a picnic area, a sheltered beach, and an inland lagoon. The campground accommodates up to 400 campers.
Pitch your tent in a shady spot, enjoy a bike ride or a swim and see if you can spot the local swamp wallabies or kookaburras.
There's no car access to The Basin campground. You can park at West Head Road, but it's a steep 2.8km walk to the campground. If you're not up for the hike, arrive by water taxi, boat, or ferry leaving Palm Beach Wharf.
Facilities & Amenities
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BBQ Area
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Boat Ramp
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Dump Station
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Phone Reception
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Picnic Table
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Showers
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Suitable For Campervans
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Suitable For Caravans
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Suitable For Tents
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Swimming Pool
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Toilets
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Water (Drinking Water)
Rules
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No animals
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No smoking
Things to know
1) If you choose to arrive by car instead of a ferry or water taxi, you'll be walking a 2.8km track from West Head Road carpark to get to and from the campground.
2) It's better to get the ferry if you have heavy camping gear or kids.
3) If you're camping at The Basin and arriving by ferry from Palm Beach, please drop your camping gear at the ferry pier. Leave your car in the seasonal carpark at the Careel Bay Sporting Fields, then catch the 199 bus back to the dock. The 199 bus comes every 15 minutes, and it's just a short 5-minute ride.
4) Check in after 2 pm. Check out before 10 am.
5) An adult must accompany campers under 18
6) The Basin is a family friendly campground. For the safety of all visitors, NPWS reserves the right to ask those displaying anti-social behaviour to leave the grounds.