Peacock Creek camping area
You’ll need to bring your own water into this site, and if you want a campfire, you’ll need to bring wood as well.
Getting there |
Closest point to drive and park is on unsealed roads only that are not may not be passable when wet, from there it is via the water to this the campsite
GPS: -28.66001, 152.7157 The campground is in the northern section of the park, near the intersection of Sandy Creek and Peacock Creek Roads. |
General Information |
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You will need to walk a short distance from your car to the campsite – no caravans or camper trailers You’ll need to bring your own water into this site, and if you want a campfire, you’ll need to bring wood as well. |
Bookings and contact information |
You are not able to book these campsites – first come basisFor more information contact the
Kyogle Phone:02 6632 0000 [email protected] |
Facilities | |
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Toilets No toilets are available |
Showers No showers are provided on site |
Water No drinking water onsite – bring your own water |
Tables No Picnic tables or shelters are provided on site |
Wood pit fire BBQ Wood fired BBQ’s are not provided |
Electric or Gas BBQ Gas or electric BBQ’s are not provided |
Rubbish Bins No rubbish bins provided – take your own rubbish with you |
Campfires Fires are generally permitted at this campsite, be aware of local fire bans |
There is nowhere to swim
Closest point to drive and park is on unsealed roads only that are not may not be passable when wet, from there it is via the water to this the campsite
GPS: -28.66001, 152.7157
The campground is in the northern section of the park, near the intersection of Sandy Creek and Peacock Creek Roads. http://wild.tl/7a
The campground is in the northern section of the park, near the intersection of Sandy Creek and Peacock Creek Roads. http://wild.tl/7a
Park Information & Alerts
There are alerts raised for Richmond Range National Park as at Fri, 29 Mar 2024 18:00:09 +1100Closed areas: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive Closure – April to June 2024
Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will be closed from 28 April to 31 June 2024 for flood repairs and road maintenance works. Specific dates will be provided closer to commencement of works.
- Peacock Creek campground will remain open and can be accessed from the west via Peacock Creek Road or from the east via Sextonville Road
- Cambridge Plateau picnic area and related walking tracks will remain closed for the duration of road works
- There will be no access to the cabin north of Cambridge Plateau picnic area during most of the closure period. Guests can contact the cabin owner regarding their stay and access requirements.
Closed areas: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive partial closure
Due to ongoing wet conditions Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will be closed between Peacock Creek Road and Mount Babyl until 31 July 2024 dependant.
The road will remain open between Cambridge Plateau picnic area and the Bruxner Highway, not suitable for 2WD vehicles in wet weather. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
- Peacock Creek campground will remain open and can be accessed via Peacock Creek Road, Sextonville Road or Iron Pot Creek Road
- Cambridge Plateau picnic area and Culmarran Valley Track and Cambridge loop walk will remain open and accessible from the south via the Bruxner Highway
- Guests wish to access the cabin north of Cambridge Plateau picnic area can do so from the south via the Bruxner Highway
- Many local roads are still impacted by pot holes and similar damage from recent flooding, all visitors should drive with care and to conditions
Closed areas: Murray Scrub Wlaking Track closed
Murray Scrub walking track is closed due to storm damage until 30 April 2024.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the Kyogle area office 02 6632 0000.
Safety alerts: Peacock Creek campground 4WD/AWD access only
Peacock Creek Campground is accessible by 4WD or AWD only until further notice.
Many local roads are still impacted by large pot holes and similar damage from recent flooding, all visitors should drive with care and to conditions.
– Iron Pot Creek Road is suitable for 4WD or AWD only due to the current condition of the crossing at Toonumbar Dam
– Sextonville Road and Peacock Creek Road (western end) are only suitble for 4WD due to deep creek crossing and severe road surface damage
– The north of Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive is currently closed due to hazardous conditions
Penalties apply for non-compliance.For further information call the NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000.