The Basin campground

Stays
A group of campers sitting near their tents by the beach and bush at The Basin campground. Credit:
Aerial view of The Basin campground surrounded by The Basin lagoon. Credit: John Spencer/DCCEEW
Campers walking across the ferry wharf, arriving at The Basin campground. Credit: John
2 people looking at a wallaby at The Basin campground. Credit: John Spencer/DCCEEW  © DCCEEW
Sheltered barbecues and open picnic tables at The Basin campground. Credit: John Spencer/DCCEEW
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About

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 great facilities along with a picnic area, sheltered beach and an inland lagoon. The campground accommodates up to 350 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 from there. If you're not up for the hike, arrive by water taxi, boat or a ferry which leaves from Palm Beach Wharf.

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Take a virtual tour of The Basin campground captured with Google Street View Trekker.

What's Available

5 features
Barbeque
Communal Shower
Public Telephone
Non Smoking
Disabled access available, contact op...

What this place offers

A group of campers sitting near their tents by the beach and bush at The Basin campground. Credit:

Remote/backpack camping

This waterfront campground overlooking Pittwater is one of Sydney's most popular beach camping spots. Arrive by hike, ferry, boat or water taxi.

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Where you'll be

Basin Trail

Ku-ring-gai Chase NSW 2084

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