The campsite is accessible by sealed roads.
42.1 km NNE of Sydney
GPS: Latitude 33° 31′ 38.28"S Longitude 151° 22′ 16.68"E
Campsite is a short walk from the end of Putty Beach Drive, on the eastern end of the beach.
General Information
You will need to walk a short distance from your car to the campsite - no caravans or camper trailers There are a total of 18 campsitesThis is a great camping spot, close to the beach and not far from Sydney or Gosford. There is plenty of nice walking and swimming in the area. There is one cold, open air shower.
Bookings and contact information
You can book a campsite by phoning the Campsite contactFor more information contact the Central Coast and Hunter Range Campsite bookings office on:Phone:02 4320 4203
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Fees
Camping fees applyAdult=$14 Per NightChildren=$7 Per Night
Car entry fees applyVehicle=$7 Per Day
Children rates apply to people aged 5-15 years (children under 5 are free)
Facilities
Toilets Flush toilets available
Showers Cold showers are provided on site
Water Drinking water is provided on site
Picnic Tables Picnic tables are provided on site
Pit fire BBQs Wood fired BBQ's are not provided
Electric of Gas BBQs Gas or electric BBQ's are provided
Rubbish Bins There are rubbish bins provided on site
Campfires This is a Fuel Stove only area, solid fuel (eg wood) fires are not permitted at any time. Gas stoves may be used, but be aware of local fire bans.
ActivitiesSwimmingThere are places to swimNearest known Camping Stores
Bouddi National Park is south east of Woy Woy and encompasses the Box Head headland. Bouddi NP has numerous secluded beaches and some great surf beaches too. The park also offers fantastic coastal walking with views out from the tall headlands over Broken Bay, Woy Woy and the South Pacific Ocean. Bouddi NP also boasts one of the first marine extensions in NSW, with a 300ha protection zone out of Maitland Bay for the marine life. The mosquitoes in Bouddi NP can be fierce so it might be an idea to pack insect repellent.
We've camped here quite a few times and it's a really beautiful spot. with really clean, modern toilets. Can be very very popular though so in peak times it pays to book early.
not sure how often anyone checks this but does anyone know the nearest bus route to this campsite? we're gonna be on foot and want to get the bus from sydney. thanks!
Yep you are looking for route 59 (from Woy Woy) or 61 (from Gosford) You will need to catch the train to Woy Woy or Gosford and find you bus from there. Timetable is can be downloaded here http://www.busways.com.au/files/routes/KB231008Pg16-17.pdf
Happy camping, let us know how you go.
Matt :)
We were looking to camp here for a night and were considering mid-week as it may be a bit quieter. Also, is there any issues with problen teens hanging here at night causing trouble??
Any info appreciated.
Marc
Mid week and out of school holidays are the quietest times. I have heard one person mention campers with music players, but really that could happen anywhere.
Hope you enjoy your night out
Matt :)
Hi
I am a single mum, planning a camping trip with my son but realy want to find some where good that has a good rep.
I thought this would be a great place to take him.
Would i be correct in thinking this?
Thanks Amanda
Is any one has link to a clear map of walking tracks around the Basin?
Any advice for someone who wants to swim in the Basin?
Hi John. The basin campsite?? which one, or do you mean this one at Putty Beach?? There are several un-supervised beaches to swim. For this walk near here check out this link http://www.wildwalks.com/bushwalking-and-hiking-in-nsw/bouddi-national-park/
Matt :)
(if you where after info on another campsite (Basin) please leave another comment at that campsite web page)
Does anyone know exactly how far the "short walk to campsite from car" is?
Thanks
Sure do :)
It is about 5-20m. 'Short walk' just means you can't camp right at your car (such as with a camper trailer). You will be able to easily see your car from your tent.
Have a great time.
Matt :)
hi, just wondering if me and a couple of friends can camp here as we are 17, turning 18 in a couple of months. i cant seem to find an age limit.. is it 15 as that is the adult age?
Hi John.
Some parks advertise that people under 18 must have and adult with them. I can't find any policy online for this park that says either way. Best to give them a call and have a chat to see what they say. Let us know what you find out.
Matt :)
Hi
We are a young family looking to find a nice beach camping spot. My husband has a disability, though he is very fierce and determined, I would like to find a place where the campsite is not more than 400m to the beach, so that it's easier on his legs.
We are experienced campers and short walks are not a problem.
Could someone let me know the approx distance? Also, how level is the walk to the beach?
Thanks
Bec
Hi
We are a young family looking to find a nice beach camping spot. My husband has a disability, though he is very fierce and determined, I would like to find a place where the campsite is not more than 400m to the beach, so that it's easier on his legs.
We are experienced campers and short walks are not a problem.
Could someone let me know the approx distance? Also, how level is the walk to the beach?
Thanks
Bec
Hi Bec
Just shy of 100m along a somewhat compacted sandy, gently sloping, track to the main sandy section of beach, then another 60m over the softer sand to the waters edge. Here is a photo of the access track http://www.wildwalks.com/i.html?image_id=20663
But this gets you to an unpatrolled section of beach. It is a short drive to the other end of the beach that is patrolled (at times) by Killcare Surf Lifesaving Club. This has similar access.
Hope that helps
Have a great time.
Matt :)
RE: John's comment; "yeah you must be accompanied by an adult (18+)"
Hello. Some nephews of mine were planning on taking a camping trip down to Little Beach in the Bouddi National Park with a group of friends. Three of them are 18 and are classified as adults, whereas a few are 17. Are the 18 year olds enough of an adult escort for the 17 year olds? It has been difficult to find camping policy in regards to this age limit, and the national park facilities I have called have said different things.
...Are the 18 year olds enough of an adult escort for the 17 year olds?......
My understanding of the policy is that any responsible adult (person over 18) can supervise the people under 18. Having said that if they where my kids I would want to be confident that the supervisors (and my kids) are competent to look after each other as well as care for the environment they are going into. But I guess that goes without saying :)
I've looked up route 59 and 65, which I know drive near Putty Beach, but I don't know if they stop anywhere near it. I looked along a large stretch of the route on Google Street-view and couldn't see any bus stops. The timetable indicates that there is a stop at "Killcare Heights (Manly View Rd & Hats St)" but I couldn't find one. Has anyone caught either of these routes before and knows where would be the best/closest place to get off?
I am going with my partner and an other friend, all of us dont have much experience in camping or either facilities to camping (we do have tent, sleeping bags and a stove) would be this a good destination for us?
Hi Matheus
I think this would be a good place for people with limited camping experaince. You camp near your car, and there are some good facilities (but not over the top). Nice place to hang out. Watch the weather, as this is a coastal campsite it can get windy and pretty bad if there is a storm. So pitch your tent well, and if the weather looks blowy, maybe try for another weekend. Happy camping
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SwimmingThere are places to swimNearest known Camping Stores
You can book a campsite by phoning the Campsite contactFor more information contact the Central Coast and Hunter Range Campsite bookings office on:Phone:02 4320 4203
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