The Ruins campground and picnic area
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The Ruins campground and picnic area

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Located just 15km south of Forster, The Ruins campground is well equipped and a convenient base to explore nearby beaches, walking and whale watching activities.

Best use
Overnight
Fee
$8 · per vehicle
Source
Official booking
Booti Booti National Park
1Camping0Stays1Day use
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Facilities

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CampingAvailable100%BookingRequired100%ShowersAvailable100%Hot waterAvailable100%WaterAvailable100%BBQAvailable100%TablesAvailable100%ShelterAvailable100%PowerUnknown50%FireNot allowed100%

Official details

Where4374 The Lakes Way, Booti Booti , NSW, 2428 - in Booti Booti National Park
Entry feesPark entry fees apply and are not included in your camping fees.
Please noteCheck in 2pm, check out 10am. There are shopping facilities nearby at Forster and Blueys Beach. Seven Mile Beach is unpatrolled. It has no lifeguard service, dangerous rip currents, sudden drop offs and unexpected large waves. The ocean may look idyllic, but conditions can change rapidly. The safest place to swim is between the red and yellow flags at a patrolled beach. The closest one is Elizabeth Beach .
Camping typeTent, Camper trailer site, Caravan site, Camping beside my vehicle
Group bookingsBook up to 20 people or 5 sites online. For larger groups, make a group booking enquiry .
Number of campsites96
Full official description
Facilities: Toilets, showers, unpowered sites, marked sites, drinking water, barbecue facilities, picnic tables, rubbish bin, carpark | Visitor facilities: Campsites are marked, unpowered and suitable for motorhomes, caravans, camper trailers, campervans and tents. Toilets There are accessible flush toilets in the amenities block at the northern end of the campground. There's also another accessible toilet at the southern end of the campground. Flush toilets Showers There are accessible hot showers in the amenities block at the northern end of the campground. Hot showers Types of sites Unpowered sites Marked sites Drinking water Barbecue facilities Gas/electric barbecues (free) Picnic tables There's a pavilion in the main part of the campground that has picnic tables, barbecues and dishwashing facilities. There's also a separate picnic area that has a barbecue shelter and picnic tables. All picnic tables and shelters are set on concrete slabs. You'll need to cross over grass to reach them from your campsite. Rubbish bin Rubbish and recycling bins are available at the campground. Carpark Step-free access The campground is mostly flat and there's step-free access, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over grass to reach the campground's facilities. | Prohibited: Amplified music is not permitted Possession or use of fireworks is not permitted Please don't tie ropes to trees. It can cause damage which may lead to tree removal and the loss of shade Please be considerate of other campers and keep noise low-noise must stop from 10pm. This is a family friendly campground. Visitors displaying anti-social, offensive or dangerous behaviour will be asked to leave the campground. Camp fires and solid fuel burners Generators 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

BeachUnknown50%FishingUnknown50%SwimmingUnknown50%WalksUnknown50%PlayUnknown50%PetsNot allowed100%RVunconfirmed55%

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