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- Photo 1: Shane Chalker © Shane Chalker
- Photo 2: John Spencer © DPIE
- Photo 3: John Spencer © DPIE
- Photo 4: Shane Chalker © Shane Chalker
- Photo 5: John Spencer © DPIE
The Ruins Campground and Picnic Area
Booti Booti National Park, New South Wales, Australia
About this place
Well-equipped camping between beach and lake in Booti Booti National Park, south of Forster.
- Campsites
- 96
- Camping setup
- Tents, trailers and caravans
The Ruins is a practical base for exploring Booti Booti’s coastline. Spend the day walking, head to Seven Mile Beach or choose a sheltered lake visit before returning to camp.
Marked, unpowered sites cater for tents and touring setups. Hot showers, drinking water, picnic tables and barbecues make this a comfortable outdoor stay.
What this place offers
- Flush toilets
- Hot showers
- Unpowered sites
- Marked sites
- Drinking water
- Barbecue facilities
- Picnic tables
- Rubbish bins
- Parking
Getting there
The campground is in Booti Booti National Park south of Forster and accessible by 2WD. Check the official directions and current alerts before travelling.
Things to know
- Reserve your campsite before travelling.
- Park entry fees may be separate from camping fees.
- Seven Mile Beach is unpatrolled and can have dangerous rips and drop-offs.
- Check current alerts for temporary campground or park closures.
- Check current park alerts and fire conditions before travel.
Where you'll be
Booti Booti National Park, New South Wales, Australia
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