Gap Creek campground

Gap Creek facilities, Watagans National Park. Photo: Susan Davis/DPIE
Sun spotted grounds, Watagans National Park. Photo: Susan Davis/DPIE
Vehicle camping, Watagans National Park. Photo: Susan Davis/DPIE
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Watagans National Park

5 current alerts · Checked 14 Oct 2026, 5:05 am

  • Elsewhere in the parkClosed areas

    Gap Creek Forest Walk partially closed due to rockfall risk

    Gap Creek Forest Walk is part closed due to the risk of landslip and rockfall.

    Penalties apply for non-compliance.

    For more information, contact NPWS Central Coast office on 02 4972 9000

About

Gap Creek campground is perfect for families and adventure travellers alike.

The natural setting is outstanding, with colourful plant life, like red cedars and blue gums, coupled with amazing birdlife like lyrebirds as your backdrop. It’s impossible not to feel relaxed here, particularly in late summer when the rainforest is cool and quiet.

For something truly spectacular, the Gap Creek walking track can be traced to the impressive Gap Creek waterfall, cascading more than 40m after heavy rains – so don’t forget your camera. Afterwards, head back to the campground for a barbecue and maybe a game of cricket. The trees provide plenty of shade for that afternoon nap to wind down after an adventurous day.

Alternative camping spots can be found at Bangalow campground, an easy 1km down the road.

Watagans National Park

This campground offers everything you need for a relaxing and private getaway, with immediate access to walking tracks and a dramatic waterfall.

Campsites
3
Accessibility
Hard

Camping type

  • Tent
  • Camping beside my vehicle

Facilities

  • Toilets
  • Unpowered sites
  • Unmarked sites
  • Barbecue facilities
  • Picnic tables
  • Carpark

What to bring

  • Drinking water
  • Cooking water
  • Firewood

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What this place offers

Gap Creek facilities, Watagans National Park. Photo: Susan Davis/DPIE

Camping beside my vehicle

This campground offers everything you need for a relaxing and private getaway, with immediate access to walking tracks and a dramatic waterfall.

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Get in touch

Lake Munmorah office

02 4972 9000npws.centralcoast@environment.nsw.gov.au

1 Blue Wren Drive, Wybung NSW 2259

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4pm

Where you'll be

Bangalow Road

Martinsville NSW 2265