Hungry Gate campground

2 campers sitting with their backpacks with their tents set up in the background. Photo: John
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About

Hungry Gate campground is located at the southern end of Hat Head National Park. The area has an open, spacious feel but is protected from the elements by sand dunes and surrounded by thick vegetation. You can bring your tent or camper trailer to Hungry Gate, which sits 30km north east of Kempsey and 32km south of Nambucca Heads.

Take time to admire the established fig trees and paperbarks behind the dunes and you'll be rewarded they're home to a variety of birdlife. Brahminy kites often fly over the beach, just a 10 minute walk away. The park's kangaroos are fond of the campground and graze there regularly. You'll also see little bent winged bats and well-fed goannas.

Hat Head National Park · Arakoon National Park

Pack your tent or trailer and head to Hungry Gate near Kempsey for a back-to-basics camping holiday. The campground has 20 campsites and is a 10 minute walk from the beach.

Campsites
20

Camping type

  • Tent
  • Camper trailer site
  • Camping beside my vehicle

Facilities

  • Toilets
  • Unpowered sites
  • Picnic tables
  • Rubbish bin

What to bring

  • Drinking water
  • Cooking water
  • Firewood

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What this place offers

2 campers sitting with their backpacks with their tents set up in the background. Photo: John

Camping beside my vehicle

Pack your tent or trailer and head to Hungry Gate near Kempsey for a back-to-basics camping holiday. The campground has 20 campsites and is a 10 minute walk from the beach.

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Before you go

Park entry

Park entry fees apply and can be paid at the time of booking.

Get in touch

Kempsey office

02 6561 6700npws.hastingsmacleay@environment.nsw.gov.au

247 Old Station Rd, Verges Creek NSW 2440

Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm

Where you'll be

Hungry Campground Road

Hat Head NSW 2440