Lake Eckersley camping ground
This is a very small campsite, a basic clearing near the shore of Lake Eckersley. There are no facilities and probably only room for two tents. This is the quietest and most peaceful of the campsites in Heathcote National Park. The shady area is on the bank of the Woronora River and is only accessible by foot. Water from the lake needs to be treated before use, or campers need to carry in drinking water. A small sandy beach provides access to the water for swimming. The site needs to be booked and paid for before use.
Getting there |
Closest point to drive and park is on sealed roads, from there it is via the water to this the campsite
GPS: -34.09614, 150.97618 Near Lake Eckerskley. |
General Information |
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There is a long walk into this campsite This is a very small campsite, a basic clearing near the shore of Lake Eckersley. There are no facilities and probably only room for two tents. This is the quietest and most peaceful of the campsites in Heathcote National Park. The shady area is on the bank of the Woronora River and is only accessible by foot. Water from the lake needs to be treated before use, or campers need to carry in drinking water. A small sandy beach provides access to the water for swimming. The site needs to be booked and paid for before use. |
Bookings and contact information |
You can book a campsite by phoning the Campsite contactFor more information contact the
Sydney South (Royal National Park) Phone:02 9542 0648 |
Facilities | |
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Toilets No toilets are available |
Showers No showers are provided on site |
Water No drinking water onsite – bring your own water |
Tables No Picnic tables or shelters 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 No rubbish bins provided – take your own rubbish with you |
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: -34.09614, 150.97618
Near Lake Eckerskley. http://wild.tl/52
Near Lake Eckerskley. http://wild.tl/52
Park Information & Alerts
There are alerts raised for Heathcote National Park as at Sun, 20 Oct 2024 18:01:44 +1100Safety alerts: Pipeline fire trail closed for bridge maintenance
Pipeline fire trail is currently closed weekdays from 6am to 6pm for bridge maintenance by Sydney Water.
No vehicles, cyclists or pedestrians can access the trail during this time.
The trail is open on weekends and public holidays.
Enquiries: 9542 0648
Other planned events: Track and trail closures due to helicopter operations
NPWS Staff are undertaking helicopter operations at Kingfisher Pools in Heathcote National Park from 8am to 3pm on Monday 21 October 2024.
Intermittent track closures will be in place during these operations. Follow the directions of NPWS Staff. The affected areas are:
- Kingfisher Pool picnic area and campground
- Bullawarring walking track
- Camp Coutts road
- 108 Trail
- Lake Toolooma trail
Safety alerts: Lower Pipeline fire trail
Lower Pipeline fire trail has suffered some damage from the April 2024 flood event, resulting in a minor landslide, taking out part of the fire trail itself.
Authorised Vehicles should avoid the area.
A landslip has occurred on an auxillary trail (near Dingo tunnel) off this trail. Pedestrians and Cyclists are not permitted to pass the landslip.
Closed areas: Mirang Campground Closed
Mirang Campground is now closed. The site has become a day-use ONLY picnic spot. No overnight stays permitted.
For further information, please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.
Here are all the campsites in this park.