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Saltwater Creek Camping Area

Green Cape, NSW

About this campsite

Saltwater Creek Camping Area, located in Ben Boyd National Park, offers a remote and peaceful camping experience amidst a spectacular coastal setting. Here, you can set your camp among apple gums, swim in the pristine beach, surf, or go fishing. The site is perfect for families with shallow lagoons for the kids and it's also a stopover for the Light to Light walk, allowing for adventurous hiking. Wildlife is abundant, with the opportunity to spot possums, wallabies, goannas, pythons, or lyrebirds. You may even catch a glimpse of dolphins riding the waves or whales on their migration journey.

Saltwater Creek Camping Area makes for an idyllic and remote camping escape. Located in the exquisite Ben Boyd National Park, south coast, near Eden, it offers an exceptional experience for nature and adventure lovers. Here you can pitch your tent amidst the rugged beauty of apple gums, with the richness of wildlife adding to the thrill of it all. Be it taking a deep dive into the crystal-clear waters, riding the waves for an exhilarating surfing thrill or indulging in some fun fishing, the serene beach has it all. With shallow lagoons ideal for safe kiddie splashes or relaxing paddling, it's a paradise for water lovers. The camping area also serves as a spot on the iconic Light to Light walk path, making it a must-visit for hiking enthusiasts too. Wildlife enthusiasts would be delighted with the chance to spot possums, bandicoots, red-necked wallabies, goannas, pythons, lyrebirds and more. The sight of the dolphins dancing on the waves, and the spectacle of whales passing by during their annual migration add a touch of pure magic to your camping experience. So come, immerse yourself in nature - an experience that is as captivating as it is soothing.

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Toilets

Activities

Fishing
Fishing Spot
Swimming
Beach Fishing

Accommodation Types

Tent Site
Camping Area
Campground

Facilities

BBQ
Picnic Tables
Shade

Rules & Accessibility

Camping Fee
Accessible
No Pets

Other Features

Dry Access Only
Bin
Unknown feature
Photo Opportunity
Fire Place
Walking
Bird watching and bushwalking
No Long Rigs
Suitable for tents and camper trailers
Campgrounds
Canoeing Kayaking
National Park
Camp Trailers
Park Use Fee
swimming and kayaking
Bird Watching

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY☁️
24° / 13°
THU🌫️
22° / 17°
💧 3%
FRI☁️
21° / 15°
💧 3%
SAT☁️
17° / 14°
💧 3%
SUN☁️
18° / 15°
💧 20%

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24°·66%·13km/h
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Tomorrow
22°·81%·9km/h
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Fri
21°·60%·22km/h
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