Cambridge Plateau rest area

There is often water on-site but it is not suitable for drinking. You are not allowed to collect firewood, so you’ll need to bring your own wood if you want a campfire.

General Information
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: -28.80677, 152.74372 The campground is in the southern section of the park, on Cambridge Plateau Scenic Drive. Drive north from Bruxner Hwy.
You will need to walk a short distance from your car to the campsite – no caravans or camper trailers There is often water on-site but it is not suitable for drinking. You are not allowed to collect firewood, so you’ll need to bring your own wood if you want a campfire.
Bookings and contact information
You are not able to book these campsites – first come basis For more information contact the Kyogle Phone:02 6632 0000 [email protected]

Facilities
Toilets Pit or composting toilets are available	Showers No showers are provided on site
Water No drinking water onsite – bring your own water	Tables Picnic tables are provided on site
Wood pit fire BBQ Wood fired Pit BBQ’s are provided – bring your own wood	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

Activities

Swimming
There is nowhere to swim

Park Information & Alerts

There are alerts raised for Richmond Range National Park as at Thu, 18 Apr 2024 18:13:38 +1000
Closed areas: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive Future Closure – 6 May to 31 June 2024
Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will be closed from 6 May 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.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. For further information call the NPWS Kyogle office on 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.

Closed areas: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive partial closure
Due to storm damage, Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will be closed between Peacock Creek Road and Mount Babyl until 31 July 2024. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
The road will remain open between Cambridge Plateau picnic area and the Bruxner Highway. This section of road is not suitable for 2WD vehicles in wet weather and is not suitable for heavy vehicles until slip repairs in May 2024.

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

Penalties apply for non-compliance.For further information call the NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000.

Closed areas: Murray Scrub Walking 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.

Here are all the campsites in this park.

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.

Northern Rivers
Richmond Range National Park

Cambridge Plateau rest area

There is often water on-site but it is not suitable for drinking. You are not allowed to collect firewood, so you’ll need to bring your own wood if you want a campfire.

Northern Rivers
Richmond Range National Park