The Ruins campground
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The Ruins campground

Hunter Coast, NSW

96-site Booti Booti campground 15 km south of Forster, between Seven Mile Beach and Wallis Lake, with showers, barbecues and drinking water.

About this place

NPWS The Ruins campground and picnic area is at 4374 The Lakes Way in Booti Booti National Park, about 15 km south of Forster. There are 96 marked unpowered sites for tents, trailers and caravans among cabbage tree palms and paperbarks, with toilets, hot showers, drinking water, barbecues, picnic tables and a carpark. Seven Mile Beach is a short walk for whale watching in winter; Wallis Lake suits kayaks. Cape Hawke lookout and Elizabeth Beach are nearby. Park entry fees are not included in camping fees. Bookings required.

Access & getting there

On The Lakes Way between Forster and Pacific Palms. Book online. Park entry extra. No dogs. Ocean beach is unpatrolled.

4374 The Lakes Way, Booti Booti NSW 2428

Safety notes

Unpatrolled surf. Goannas visit the campground. Secure food. Check NPWS alerts.

Gear notes

Food supplies, insect repellent, kayak if using the lake.

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