Trial Bay Gaol campground

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Aerial view of Trial Bay Gaol and the waterfront campsites. Credit: Glen Ellis © DCCEEW
Aerial view of Trial Bay Gaol campground and Front Beach. Credit: Glen Ellis © DCCEEW
Aerial view of the headland and ocean at Trial Bay in Arakoon National Park. Credit: Glen Ellis
View of campsites and the access road at Trial Bay Gaol campground. Credit: Brandan Argent ©
View of campsites and the access road at Trial Bay Gaol campground. Credit: Brandan Argent ©
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Park alerts

Arakoon National Park

1 current alert · Checked 14 Oct 2026, 7:05 pm

Official alerts
  • Elsewhere in the parkClosed areasUntil 30 Oct 2026

    Area permanently closed - Mermaid Pools

    Access to Mermaid Pools is permanently closed including for swimming. Sudden large swells and tides create major waves that wash over the rocks and pools.

    Do not access this area. The severe conditions at this site have caused a number of significant injuries and deaths in the past.

    Mermaid Pools have never been a designated visitor site due to the extreme nature of the surf and tides at this location. There is no approved public access walking track to Mermaid Pools.

    For further information call the NPWS Verges Creek area office on 02 6561 6700.

About

Trial Bay Gaol campground offers campsites for tents, caravans, campervans and camper trailers in an enviable position beside Front Beach.

Pack your snorkels, swimmers, fishing rod, walking shoes and surfboard, because you'll have time to use all of these when you're enjoying this delightful campground and picnic area.

Thinking of going in winter? Make sure you take your binoculars - Arakoon is a great place to see whales making their annual migration north. And even better in spring as they make their way south hugging the coast and resting with their calves in Trial Bay, just off the campground.

Know before you go

Part of Arakoon National Park

63 Trial Bay Goal Road, Arakoon, NSW, 2431 · Arakoon National Park

Trial Bay Gaol campground is right by the beach and perfect for a family camping holiday. Bring your caravan, motorhome or tent for a weekend of swimming, fishing and fun.

Campsites
91
Accessibility
Hard

Camping type

  • Tent
  • Camper trailer site
  • Caravan site
  • Camping beside my vehicle

Facilities

  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • Powered sites
  • Unpowered sites
  • Marked sites
  • Drinking water
  • Barbecue facilities
  • Kitchen
  • Picnic tables
  • Boat ramp
  • Electric power
  • Amenities block
  • Cafe/kiosk
  • Carpark

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What this place offers

Aerial view of Trial Bay Gaol and the waterfront campsites. Credit: Glen Ellis © DCCEEW

Camping beside my vehicle

Trial Bay Gaol campground is right by the beach and perfect for a family camping holiday. Bring your caravan, motorhome or tent for a weekend of swimming, fishing and fun.

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Get in touch

Phone

1300 072 757

Email

parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au

Website

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Park office

02 6566 6168

Where you'll be

63 Trial Bay Goal Road

Arakoon NSW 2431

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