Congo camping area

This campsite is on the southern banks of the Congo River, just where it meets the ocean. The open campsite has no formal spaces marked but there is plenty of room for tents and vans. Enjoy some beach fishing, walking or swimming in the area. There is a small shelter about halfway along the campsite with information boards, and some picnic tables at the far end. There is bore water available on site, but best to bring your own drinking water. Swimming on Eurobodalla Beach is not recommended. There are other swimming areas nearby.

General Information
Getting there
Closest point to drive and park is on all weather unsealed roads, from there it is via the water to this the campsite GPS: -35.9547, 150.1577 Not far from the Princes Hwy, this campsite is found just off Congo Road, between Congo River and the Congo township.
You can park a caravan, trailer, or a tent in this campground This campsite is on the southern banks of the Congo River, just where it meets the ocean. The open campsite has no formal spaces marked but there is plenty of room for tents and vans. Enjoy some beach fishing, walking or swimming in the area. There is a small shelter about halfway along the campsite with information boards, and some picnic tables at the far end. There is bore water available on site, but best to bring your own drinking water. Swimming on Eurobodalla Beach is not recommended. There are other swimming areas nearby.
Bookings and contact information
You are not able to book these campsites – first come basis For more information contact the NPWS Narooma Phone:(02) 4476 0800

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 BBQ’s are not provided	Electric or Gas BBQ Gas or electric BBQ’s are not 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

Activities

Swimming
There are places to swim

Park Information & Alerts

There are alerts raised for Eurobodalla National Park as at Tue, 15 Jul 2025 17:50:23 +1000
Closed areas: Areas closed due to hazardous road conditions in Eurobodalla National Park
Due to the recent weather event, the following roads in Eurobodalla National Park have been closed due to hazardous road conditions -
– Jemisons Point trail
– Plovers Lane
– Bogola Head Road
– Honeysuckle Road
Roads will be assessed by NPWS staff regularly for re-opening once conditions have improved. In addition, the following beach access points have also been impacted by large swells with damaged infrastructure and are not safe to use for access –
– Beachcombers access stairs
Please follow all directives of NPWS staff and closure signage. Do not attempt to enter these areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 3 March 2025 to Monday 29 September 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and/or foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species and will take place in:

Araluen Nature Reserve
Badja Swamps Nature Reserve
Beowa National Park
Berlang State Conservation Area
Bondi Gulf Nature Reserve
Bournda National Park
Bournda Nature Reserve
Coolumbooka Nature Reserve
Deua National Park
Eurobodalla National Park
Kooraban National Park
Majors Creek State Conservation Area
Mimosa Rocks National Park
Monga National Park and State Conservation Area
South East Forest National Park
Wadbilliga National Park

Signs will be placed at the entry to baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands.
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.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.

Safety alerts: Bingi Dreaming track – Closed and open coastal lakes and lagoons
Bingi Dreaming track crosses openings to several Intermittently Closed and Open Coastal Lakes and Lagoons (ICOLLS). Openings of these lakes and lagoons are often unpredictable and can be quite dramatic. Please be aware that although lakes are usually only open for short periods (weeks), they can be impassable when open.
The Coila Lake opening is at the southern end of Bingi Dreaming track. Please check if this lake is open before you set out. If the opening is impassable, you won’t be able to access the village of Tuross to complete the walk.

There are no other campsites in this park.