


Photo credits
- Photo 1: Rob Cleary
- Photo 2: Rob Cleary
- Photo 3: Rob Cleary
Bark Hut Picnic Area and Campground
Mount Kaputar National Park, New South Wales, Australia
About this place
Mountainside camping with hot showers and walks in Mount Kaputar.
- Camping setup
- Tents, Camper trailers
Bark Hut campground sits partway up Mount Kaputar in a sheltered bush setting. Its barbecue area and hot showers make it a useful base for a small group trip into the national park.
Head out on local walks or mountain-bike routes, then return to camp for an easy evening among the trees. The mountain location is the draw, with enough facilities to make a longer stay comfortable.
What this place offers
- Flush toilets
- Hot showers
- Unpowered sites
- Marked sites
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
- Wood barbecues (bring your own firewood)
- Picnic tables
Getting there
Bark Hut campground is in the Kaputar Plateau section of Mount Kaputar National Park. To get there: From Narrabri take Old Gunnedah Road south After about 2.5km turn left onto Kaputar Road Follow Kaputar Road for 27km to Mount Kaputar National Park entrance. The road from the park entrance is a steep, single lane road and caravans are not permitted. Bark Hut is located about 14km along on the left. Road quality: Unsealed roads Vehicle access: 2WD vehicles Weather restrictions: All weather Parking: Parking is available at Bark Hut campground
Things to know
- Check booking requirements and current NPWS park alerts before travelling.
- Pets are not permitted; certified assistance animals are excepted.
Where you'll be
Mount Kaputar National Park, New South Wales, Australia
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