The Basin Campground
Northern Beaches, NSW
Sydney's only Ku-ring-gai Chase campground — a grassy waterfront camp on Pittwater reached by ferry, boat or a steep 2.8km walk.
About this place
The Basin is the only place you can camp in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, and it is booked out for a reason. A large grassy clearing overlooks Pittwater, with a sheltered beach, inland lagoon, wallabies on the lawn and room for up to 350 campers across 114 sites. There is no car access — Palm Beach Ferry, water taxi or private boat is the civilised way in. Walkers drop 2.8km from West Head Road on The Basin track, passing one of the park's best Aboriginal engraving sites. Book online. Day visitors pay a landing fee at the wharf.
Access & getting there
No vehicle access. Ferry from Palm Beach Wharf, water taxi, private boat, or 2.8km walk from West Head Road. Park entry fees are not included in camping fees. Check-in after 10am, check-out before 10am. Campers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
The Basin, Pittwater, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park NSW 2105 (ferry from Palm Beach Wharf)
Safety notes
Unpatrolled swimming. Check Beachwatch water quality before a dip. Supervise children around the lagoon and Pittwater. Limited mobile coverage.
Gear notes
Tent and all camping kit — no vehicle drop-off. If walking in, pack light. Water is available on site.
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