Bittangabee campground

Bittangabee campground is a 31-site bush camp near Bittangabee Bay in the Green Cape area of Beowa National Park. The sheltered little beach, coastal walking and historic storehouse ruins give it more to do than a simple overnight stop, but the long gravel road, limited communications and basic facilities reward preparation.

Sites and bay access#

All 31 sites are marked and unpowered. The official listing includes tents, camper trailers and camping beside a vehicle, and also says the campground is suitable for motorhomes. It does not list caravans as a standard camping type, so caravan owners should not assume the old CampWatch tag was correct; confirm an appropriate site with NSW National Parks before towing in.

Parking is available in the campground, including designated accessible spaces, although the overall accessibility rating is described as hard. Check the official layout for site dimensions and the route to toilets before booking.

From camp, walking tracks reach the bay, historic storehouse ruins and the coast. The bay can suit swimming, snorkelling, paddling and fishing in suitable conditions. It remains an unpatrolled natural beach, and fishing requires a current NSW recreational fishing licence.

Getting there from Eden#

Drive 18km south from Eden on the Princes Highway, follow Edrom Road for 6km, then take Green Cape Road for 15km before turning toward Bittangabee Bay. The final approach is unsealed and can become boggy after rain. NSW National Parks permits 2WD access in all weather, but that does not remove the need to check conditions and drive conservatively.

There is no mobile coverage at the campground and reception may be intermittent along the road. Download directions, the site map and the latest local alerts before leaving reliable service.

Facilities, water and rules#

Facilities include non-flush toilets, picnic tables, free gas or electric barbecues, wood barbecues and a rainwater tank. The tank is not a guaranteed potable supply: NSW National Parks recommends bringing drinking water and says tank water must be boiled for at least five minutes or treated using tablets, a filter or UV system before consumption.

Bring firewood if you intend to use the wood barbecues, and check fire bans before lighting anything. Generators and pets are prohibited, except certified assistance animals. There are no powered sites.

Pack for a self-contained coastal stay rather than expecting supplies nearby.

What campers say#

Campground-specific public feedback is unusually sparse and mostly old. A 2017–2019 CamperMate thread and a public campground video offer useful but limited planning context:

• Visitors consistently describe the unsealed approach as long and bumpy, even though it is passable by 2WD in suitable conditions.
• The bay, snorkelling and nearby walks are the main attractions; the campground is not chosen for extensive amenities.
• Sites are reported as reasonably separated, with trees providing some shade, but exact conditions vary by site.
• Wildlife is frequently noticed around camp, which makes secure food storage and leaving pets at home especially important.
• Holiday periods can be busy, reinforcing the value of booking ahead and arriving with offline directions.

These observations are not recent enough to establish a current consensus on toilet cleanliness, road maintenance or site-by-site fit. Use the official visitor information for current access and facility rules.

Booking Bittangabee campground#

Check-in is 2pm and check-out is 10am. Book through the NSW National Parks listing; online group bookings can cover up to 40 people or nine sites, with a separate enquiry for larger groups. Park entry is charged separately.

If the right site is unavailable, CampWatch can monitor for a cancellation while you compare Saltwater Creek and other South Coast alternatives.