The Basin campground

This is a very well established campsite with large open areas. Toilet blocks and even a vending machine are available.

General Information
Getting there
Closest point to drive and park is on sealed roads, from there it is via the water to this the campsite GPS: -33.60311, 151.29324 By ferry from Palm Beach Wharf or hire a water taxi. You own a boat can be anchored in the bay opposite the camping area. Walk or mountain bike in along Basin track. No car access to the actual camp site
There is a long walk into this campsite This is a very well established campsite with large open areas. Toilet blocks and even a vending machine are available.
Bookings and contact information
You can book a campsite by phoning the Campsite contact For more information contact the The Basin and Beechwood Cottage (Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park) Phone:02 9974 1011

Facilities
Toilets Flush toilets available	Showers Cold showers are provided on site
Water Drinking water is provided on site	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 provided
Rubbish Bins There are rubbish bins provided on site	Campfires Fires are generally permitted at this campsite, be aware of local fire bans

Activities

Swimming
There are places to swim

Park Information & Alerts

There are alerts raised for Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park as at Sat, 19 Jul 2025 16:41:11 +1000
Closed areas: The Basin campground and picnic area closed for weed spraying
The Basin campground and picnic area will be closed on Wednesday 30 July and Thursday 31 July 2025 for weed spraying.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

Other planned events: 1080 pest management operation
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program is continuous and ongoing between Saturday 1 February 2025 and Thursday 31 July 2025 in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
Please don’t touch baits or ejector devices. 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.
Fox baiting in these reserves is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Forestville area office on 02 9451 3479 or the Lane Cove area office on 02 8448 0400 (business hours). Alternatively, call the NPWS after-hours call centre on 1300 056 294.

Closed areas: Berowra walking track partial closure
Berowra walking track is partially closed from Apple Tree Bay to the Mt-Ku-ring-gai access track until further notice. There is a threat of rockfalls due to slope instability caused by recent weather events. NPWS is in the process of carrying out necessary repair works.
Berowra walking track from Berowra Station to Mt Ku-ring-gai remains open.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400 or call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).

There are no other campsites in this park.