Gap Creek camping ground

The campsite is just a bit north-west of Monkey Face. Enjoy a variety of walks in the area including one to Gap Creek Falls. Although there is a water tank on site it is best to bring your own water, just in case

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: -33.0136, 151.4302 This campsite is at the end of Bangalow Road, access via Mount Faulk Road.
You can park a trailer, or a tent in this campground – but no caravans The campsite is just a bit north-west of Monkey Face. Enjoy a variety of walks in the area including one to Gap Creek Falls. Although there is a water tank on site it is best to bring your own water, just in case
Bookings and contact information
You are not able to book these campsites – first come basis For more information contact the Lake Munmorah Phone:02 4358 0400

Facilities
Toilets Pit or composting toilets are available	Showers No 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 not provided
Rubbish Bins No rubbish bins provided – take your own rubbish with you	Campfires Fires are generally permitted at this campsite, be aware of local fire bans

Activities

Swimming
There is nowhere to swim

Park Information & Alerts

There are alerts raised for Watagans National Park as at Fri, 14 Mar 2025 08:59:22 +1100
Other planned events: Rope Road and Click Creek Fire Trail Closed For Road Maintenance
Planned Road maintenance is scheduled for Rope Road and Click Creek Fire Trail from Monday 10th February 2025 until Monday 10th March 2025.

During these times the roads will be closed and pedestrian and vehicle access is not permitted.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, contact NPWS Central Coast office on (02) 4972 9000.

Other planned events: Georges Road, 125R Lookout Road and Watagan Road Repairs and Maintenance Work
Planned road maintenance is scheduled for Georges Road, 125R Lookout Road and Watagan Road.

Temporary closure may occur between Monday 3rd February 2025 and Monday 31st March 2025.

Heavy plant and machinery will be operating from the intersection of Heaton Road and Watagan Road, then west along Georges Road.

Pedestrians and vehicles should take caution when accessing these areas.

For more information, please contact the NPWS Munmorah office on (02) 4972 9000.

Other planned events: Watagan Forest Road / Boarding House Dam Road Repairs and Maintenance
Planned road maintenance is scheduled for Watagan Forest Road / Boarding House Dam Road from Monday 10th February 2025 until Monday 31st March 2025.

Heavy plant and machinery will be operating from the intersection of Heaton Road / Watagan Forest Road south along Watagan Forest Road to the intersection of New Mill Road / Watagan Forest Road.

During these times Watagan Forest Road and the Boarding House Dam visitor precinct will be closed and pedestrian and vehicle access is not permitted.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, contact NPWS Central Coast Area office on 49 4972 9000.

Closed areas: Heaton Road Access from Watagans Road Closed Due to Landslip and Rockfall
Heaton Road Access from Watagans Road is closed as it is no longer suitable for 2WD or 4WD vehicles due to risk of landslip and rockfall. This affects access from Watagans National Park to Quorrobolong.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For further information, please contact NPWS Munmorah office on (02) 4972 9000.

Closed areas: Gap Creek Forest Walk Part Closed Due to Landslip and Rockfall Risk
Gap Creek Forest Walk is part closed due to the risk of landslip and rockfall.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact NPWS Central Coast office on 02 4972 9000

Here are all the campsites in this park.

Gap Creek camping ground

Hunter & Mid North Coast
Watagans National Park

Bangalow camping ground

The campsite is on the western side of Monkey Face. There is a water tank, but best to bring your own water

Hunter & Mid North Coast
Watagans National Park