Freemans camping ground
This is a well established campsite. There are 8 caravan sites and 28 tent based camping sites. Groups of more than 8 are required to fill in a group booking form which can be obtained through the booking office. There is a short walk along a footpath to Birdie Beach. The campsite is flat and in an open area, reasonably well protected from the sea breeze. There is limited shaded area. The amenities block and cooking shelter are in great condition and provide good facilities. There is an emergency-only phone near the amenities block.
Getting there |
Closest point to drive and park is on sealed roads, from there it is via the water to this the campsite
GPS: -33.2006, 151.6038 The campground is on Birdie Beach Drive near Birdie Beach. |
General Information |
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You can park a caravan, trailer, or a tent in this campground This is a well established campsite. There are 8 caravan sites and 28 tent based camping sites. Groups of more than 8 are required to fill in a group booking form which can be obtained through the booking office. There is a short walk along a footpath to Birdie Beach. The campsite is flat and in an open area, reasonably well protected from the sea breeze. There is limited shaded area. The amenities block and cooking shelter are in great condition and provide good facilities. There is an emergency-only phone near the amenities block. |
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 Phone:02 4320 4203 |
Facilities | |
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Toilets Pit or composting toilets are available |
Showers Cold showers are provided on site |
Water Drinking water is provided on site |
Tables Picnic tables 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 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 |
There are places to swim
Closest point to drive and park is on sealed roads, from there it is via the water to this the campsite
GPS: -33.2006, 151.6038
The campground is on Birdie Beach Drive near Birdie Beach. http://wild.tl/33
The campground is on Birdie Beach Drive near Birdie Beach. http://wild.tl/33
Park Information & Alerts
There are alerts raised for Munmorah State Conservation Area as at Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:00:52 +1000Safety alerts: Frazer Beach access stairs (near campground) closed due to extensive erosion
Frazer Beach access stairs are temporarily closed due to extensive erosion. Works will be scheduled to stabilise and fix these stairs as soon as possible. Until then the stairs will remain closed. NPWS apologises for this inconvenience.
Closed areas: Timber Beach and Timber Beach walking track are CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
Timber Beach walking track is CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. This area is extremely eroded and hazardous and this closure is in place to keep the public safe.
The are has limited access for emergency services and carrying out rescues is extremely difficult and puts rescuers in danger.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information, please contact the local NPWS office on 49729000
Closed areas: Moonee Beach access trail closure
The south Moonee beach access trail located at the northern end of the Moonee Beach fire trail will be closed indefinitely due to cultural heritage sensitivity.
Alternate access to the beach is provided via Moonee Beach Trail, or, Hooey Street Catherine Hill Bay.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4972 9000.
Other planned events: Temporary access closures to trails at Middle Camp – Catherine Hill Bay – Munmorah State Conservation Area for external developer construction works.
Middle Camp DA/2238/2017 – has begun works in the Catherine Hill Bay area adjacent to lands managed by Munmorah State Conservation Area. These works due to the location now has temporary closures to access trails for Munmorah SCA. This is necessary for the contractor managing this development in order to maintain a safe construction site and public safety.
NPWS apologises for the inconvenience and are unable to provide alternate access.
This temporary closure affects:
- Collier fire trail
- Powerline fire trail and
- Middle Camp fire trail
For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4972 9000.
Closed areas: Area closed – Pink Caves
Pink Caves are closed to visitors because they are extremely unsafe to visit.
The caves are filled with water at high tide. Even at low tide they can be dangerous, as ocean swell sends unpredictable waves sweeping into the caves and across the rock shelf. Sudden rogue waves can cause serious injury and may drag visitors across the rocks or out to sea.
There’s no lifeguard service in this area and access for emergency services is limited. There’s no approved walking track to this location. Access to the caves involves walking over a rock shelf which is slippery, uneven and dangerous.
Visitors should take care when traversing all rock shelves and coastal areas located within Munmorah State Conservation Area.
For further information call the NPWS Lake Munmorah office on 02 4972 9000.
Safety alerts: Rock fishing safety
Rock fishing is a popular activity for many national park visitors and your safety whilst fishing is important. Parts of the NSW Central Coast are a declared high risk area due to large swells and hazardous surf conditions. In these high risk areas under the NSW Rock Fishing Safety Act 2016, you are required by law to wear an appropriate life jacket. This includes children and anyone helping you fish. This is regulated by NSW Fisheries and poses an on the spot 0 fine if non-compliant.
Before rock fishing you should always:
- check for park alerts or closures
- check the tides, swell and weather conditions before setting out and never fish in exposed areas during rough or large seas or in electrical storms.
- Wear your life jacket, appropriate light weight clothing and non-slip footwear
If you’re in doubt don’t go out.
Here are all the campsites in this park.