Lane Cove River tourist park
This is a well established caravan park on the edge of Lane Cove National Park, offering a variety of camp sites, including basic sites for tents, powered sites for caravans and even ensuite cabins. The campsite is a great point to access many excellent walks in Lane Cove valley. There are many helpful facilities including laundries, toilets, showers (including facilities for people with disabilities and with babies), recreation room, Internet kiosk, wireless Internet, BBQs, pool and bike hire. Basic supplies are available to buy from the reception (bread, milk, chips, newspapers). Visit their website at www.lcrtp.com.au
Getting there |
![]() Entrance via Plassey Road in North Ryde. |
General Information |
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Bookings and contact information |
![]() Phone:02 9888 9133 [email protected] |
Facilities | |
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![]() Flush toilets available |
![]() Hot showers are provided on site |
![]() Drinking water is provided on site |
![]() Picnic tables are provided on site |
![]() Wood fired BBQ’s are not provided |
![]() Gas or electric BBQ’s are provided |
![]() There are rubbish bins provided on site |
![]() 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

Entrance via Plassey Road in North Ryde. http://wild.tl/3h
Park Information & Alerts
There are alerts raised for Lane Cove National Park as at Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:54:20 +1000Closed areas: Road and picnic area closures in Lane Cove National Park
Lane Cove Depot Road and part of Max Allen Road, along with adjacent picnic areas, will be closed from 31 March 2025 to 15 September 2025 due to essential geotechnical works. Weather events may extend these works.
The following areas will be closed to ALL pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles:
- Lane Cove Depot Road will have no public access.
- Max Allen Road will have no public access beyond Lane Cove Cafe and Office.
- Picnic areas Turrumburra, Bakers Flat, Casuarina Point, Cormorant Corner, Haynes Flat and Thistlethwaites will have no public access.
Other planned events: Toilet closures in Lane Cove National Park
Some toilets within this park will be closed during the week, opening only on weekends, public holidays and during school holidays. The closed toilets are at:
- Carters Creek (Area 9)
- Scribbly Gums (Area 17)
- Haynes Flat (Area 32)
For more information, please contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400.
Closed areas: Sugarloaf carpark closed
Sugarloaf carpark in Lane Cove National Park is no longer open to the public. We apologise for any inconvenience.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Chatswood Area office on 02 8448 0400. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
Other planned events: 1080 pest management
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits and fresh baits containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program is continuous and ongoing between 1 February 2025 and 31 July 2025 in Lane Cove National Park. Don’t touch baits. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
All baiting locations are identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For more information, contact the local park office on:
Lane Cove 8448 0400 (business hours)
NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
There are no other campsites in this park.