Photo credits
- Photo 1: John Spencer © DPIE
- Photo 2: John Spencer © DPIE
- Photo 3: John Spencer © DPIE
- Photo 4: John Spencer © DPIE
- Photo 5: Stephen King © Stephen King
Forest Tops Campground
Border Ranges National Park, New South Wales, Australia
About this place
Secluded tent camping in Border Ranges' World Heritage forest.
- Campsites
- 3
- Camping setup
- Tents
Forest Tops campground is a quieter place to pitch a tent in Border Ranges National Park. The World Heritage-listed forest makes the camp a simple base for a nature-focused weekend.
Travel light, spend time on the park's walking routes and return for an evening beneath the trees. Confirm current track access and campsite facilities with NPWS.
What this place offers
- Non-flush toilets
- Unpowered sites
- Marked sites
- Wood barbecues (bring your own firewood)
- Picnic tables
Getting there
Forest Tops campground is located just off the Tweed Range Scenic Drive, 6km from Sheepstation Creek. From Kyogle: Drive north along the Summerland Way to Wiangaree. Turn right onto Lynches Creek Road. Continue on Lynches Creek Road and Forest Road (follow signs) for 16km to the park entrance. Continue on Tweed Range Scenic Drive for 6km to Forest Tops campground. From Lismore: Drive to Kyogle and then follow the directions from Kyogle. From Murwillumbah: Drive to Kyogle and then follow the directions from Kyogle. You can also enter the park via Williams Road and Creegans Road at Lillian Rock, then travel through the park on the Tweed Range Scenic Drive for 26km to Forest Tops campground. From Beaudesert and Rathdowney: If you're travelling from this direction, please note that Lions Road in NSW is closed until the end of 2025 for essential roadworks. Alternate directions are below: Continue south on Mount Lindesay Highway to the Summerland Way intersection. Take Summerland Way to Wiangaree From Wiangaree, take Lynches Creek Road towards the park. Directions to the park and campground are clearly signposted from this point. Road quality: Check the weather before you set out as the road to Forest Tops campground can become boggy when it rains Unsealed roads Vehicle access: 2WD vehicles Weather restrictions: 4WD required in wet weather Parking: Parking is available near Forest Tops campground in a small gravel carpark. From the carpark, it’s a short walk to your campsite.
Things to know
- Check booking requirements and current NPWS park alerts before travelling.
- Bring drinking and cooking water.
- Pets are not permitted; certified assistance animals are excepted.
Where you'll be
Border Ranges National Park, New South Wales, Australia
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