Six Mile Creek rest area
A nice spot to explore this section of the park, with nice day-walking nearby. A water tank is provided on site (not suitable for drinking).
Getting there |
![]() This campsite is 12km west of Candelo (south of Bega) along the Tantawangalo Mountain Road. |
General Information |
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Bookings and contact information |
![]() Phone:02 6458 4080 |
Facilities | |
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![]() Pit or composting toilets are available |
![]() No showers are provided on site |
![]() No drinking water onsite – bring your own water |
![]() Picnic tables are provided on site |
![]() Wood fired Pit BBQ’s and wood are provided |
![]() Gas or electric BBQ’s are not provided |
![]() No rubbish bins provided – take your own rubbish with you |
![]() Fires are generally permitted at this campsite, be aware of local fire bans |
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There are places to swim
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This campsite is 12km west of Candelo (south of Bega) along the Tantawangalo Mountain Road. http://wild.tl/80
Park Information & Alerts
There are alerts raised for South East Forest National Park as at Fri, 16 Aug 2024 19:40:31 +1000Other planned events: Notice of 1080 pest management program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program using fresh meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be ongoing and continuous from Monday 10th June to Friday 27th September 2024. The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Baiting programs will be undertaken in:
- South East Forests National Park
- Coolumbooka Nature Reserve
- Bondi Gulf Nature Reserve
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.
For further information, please call the NPWS Bombala office on 02 6458 5900.
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 1 July 2024 to Monday 30 September 2024. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and/or foxes.
The program 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.
Closed areas: Yankee Gap Fire Trail closure
The following areas are closed from 12/6/2024 to 31/12/2024 due to flood damaged bridges on:
- Yankee Gap Fire Trail.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
Closed areas: Kanoonah Road (north) closed due to landslip
Kanoonah Road in Coolangubra section of South East Forests National Park is closed from Myanba Falls Road through to the northern park boundary due to a major landslip.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
Here are all the campsites in this park.
South Coast and Highlands
South East Forest National Park