
CampingOfficial dataNSWKempseyUpdated 25 May 2026
Racecourse campground
4.2 combined rating78 GoogleFishing, birdwatching, surfing and whale watching are just some of the things to do at Racecourse campground, a great beach camping site near Crescent Head and Kempsey.
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CampingAvailable100%BookingRequired100%ShowersAvailable100%Hot waterUnknown50%WaterAvailable100%BBQUnknown50%TablesAvailable100%ShelterAvailable100%PowerUnknown50%FireAllowed100%
Official details
Please noteCheck in after 2pm, check out before 10am. Fires are only permitted in off-ground braziers. You can hire a brazier from the campground manager. Noise restrictions apply at this campground after 10pm.
Camping typeTent, Camper trailer site, Camping beside my vehicle
What to bringDrinking water, cooking water, fuel stove
Group bookingsBook up to 20 people or 5 sites online. For larger groups, make a group booking enquiry .
Number of campsites20
Full official description
Facilities: Toilets, unpowered sites, unmarked sites, outside shower | What to bring: Drinking water, cooking water, fuel stove | Visitor facilities: Drinking water is not available at this campground. Non-potable bore water is available. Firewood for your brazier can be purchased from the campground manager Rubbish bins are provided during peak periods - at other times, please take rubbish with you when you leave. Toilets Non-flush toilets Types of sites Unpowered sites Unmarked sites Outside shower Cold water beach showers are available but there is no private shower block. Step-free access Racecourse campground is step-free. The campground is tiered, with flat ground in some parts but also some sloping areas between campsites. There are hard-packed gravel pathways around the toilet block and shelter. To get around the rest of the campground, you'll need to cross flat grass or slightly sloped and hard-packed ground. The beach access tracks are step-free, but are natural and uneven. Step-free outdoor pathways | Permitted: Fishing A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters. | Prohibited: Gathering firewood Firewood may not be collected from the park. If you have a brazier you can purchase firewood from the campground manager. Generators Sites are not powered and generators are not permitted in this campground. Pets Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information. Smoking NSW national parks are no smoking areas . Search availability
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Setting and activities
BeachAvailable100%FishingAvailable100%SwimmingUnknown50%WalksUnknown50%PlayUnknown50%PetsNot allowed100%Surfunconfirmed55%
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