The Basin Campground
Last Updated Jul 2017 | Originally suggested by combicombi
The only campground in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, this is a magic spot with a sandy beach.
The beach is sheltered in a bay, and has its own wharf where the ferry can drop you to your campground.
Although you can park and walk in to this campground, accessing by the water (kayak, powerboat or ferry) is the way to do it, it avoids nearly 3km of lugging gear down a steep track (and back up again).
There are wood fireplaces, gas barbecues, cold showers, flushing toilets and sheltered picnic tables, so you won't be without a little comfort.
There is an enterprising little business that hires out snorkling gear and paddle boards. Great option to keep the kids amused, see here for more details
I think my preferred itinerary for The Basin Campground, would be to do the bushwalk in (Conveniently named The Basin Walk), camp a night or two and then take the Ferry out.
Although this campground can't be accessed by car, it still has modern conveniences, like flushing toilets, public telephone, showers (cold only) and barbecues and picnic tables.
Facilities and activities at The Basin
- Number of sites:
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400
- Camping Fees:
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$28 per night (2 person inclusive)
$14 per night per additional adult (16 years+)
$7 per night per additional child (5-15 years) infants free (0-4 years).
There is also a park entry fee of $12 per day per vehicle. obviously only applies if driving to the start of the walk, you won't pay this if arriving by ferry or private boat).
- Bookings:
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Bookings can be made over the phone or internet.
- How to book:
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Phone 13000 72757 or visit the link below to book online
- Toilets:
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Flushing Toilets
- Pets:
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Not allowed
- Water Availability:
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There is usually drinking water available at this campsite. Please take care, it may still be advisable to boil water before drinking.
- Camp fires:
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Fires may be allowed in built fire places. Please check local fire bans and rules.
- Barbeques:
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Gas/electric barbeques available.
- Swimming:
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This campsite is near the ocean.
- Fishing:
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There are fishing spots at or near this campsite.
- Picnic Tables:
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Yes.
- Horse Riding:
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No
- Canoeing / Kayaking:
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There are canoeing and kayaking spots at or near this campsite
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Location information for The Basin
This is a walk in only campsite.
There is a steep 2.8km walk in from the carpark on West Head Road, or alternatively you can arrive in style by ferry.
If arriving in your own boat, you can anchor in the sheltered bay opposite the campground.
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