Freshwater campground

Freshwater campground is a seven-site remote camp on the shore of Two Mile Lake in Myall Lakes National Park. Despite older directory tags suggesting caravan access, it is a tent-only destination reached on foot, by bicycle or across the water. The reward is a small, secluded lakeside base; the trade-off is carrying or boating in everything you need.

Seven tent sites beside Two Mile Lake#

NSW National Parks lists seven marked, unpowered sites for tents and remote or backpack camping. There is no vehicle access, so caravans and camper trailers cannot use this campground. Paperbarks and angophoras fringe the sandy shoreline, and the lake's shallows can suit paddling and swimming when conditions are appropriate.

Facilities comprise a non-flush toilet and fire rings. There are no showers, bins, power or water taps. Bring all drinking and cooking water, take every piece of rubbish out, and pack insect repellent. Campfires and solid-fuel burners are permitted in the provided rings only when restrictions allow; bring firewood because gathering it in the park is prohibited. A fuel stove gives you a reliable option during fire restrictions.

The campground can work for older children comfortable with the approach and remote conditions. Families should assess the weight of water, shelter and food before choosing the walk-in route, and everyone should treat the lake as an unpatrolled natural waterway rather than a managed swimming area.

Walking, cycling and boat access#

For the walking route, park near Taits Trail gate on Mungo Brush Road close to Bombah Point Ferry. NPWS describes the 2km trail as flat and easy, taking about 30–45 minutes with an overnight pack. Cycling along Taits Trail is also permitted. The campground itself has no wheelchair access.

For water access, launch at Korsmans Landing campground and picnic area. It is roughly a five-minute boat trip south to Freshwater, and the ramp there is closer than the alternative at Mungo Brush. Parking is available by both ramps. Avoid making the crossing in a strong southerly wind, an explicit warning on the official campground page. Carry required boating safety equipment and secure gear for the crossing.

The roads to the trail gate and boat ramps combine sealed and unsealed sections. Download the map before setting out because mobile reception is limited in Myall Lakes National Park. Bombah Point ferry fees may apply depending on your route, and park entry fees are separate from camping charges.

Lakeside activities and practical limits#

Swimming, paddling and boating are the main reasons to camp here. A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required for fishing. Taits Trail also connects the campground to a wider network of quiet park tracks. If you want to visit the Mungo Brush rainforest walk, boating across to the drive-in campground is more practical than treating Freshwater as a road-access base.

Keep noise down and food sealed. The small site count and remote approach are part of Freshwater's character; one loud group or poorly stored supply has an outsized effect on other campers and wildlife.

What campers say#

Public, campground-specific reviews are sparse. Reports attached to the Freshwater Campground Walk on AllTrails and a Google Maps review search point to a few consistent themes:

• The flat approach is considered straightforward, but carrying water makes a two-kilometre walk feel more substantial.
• Seclusion and the calm lakeside setting are the main attractions, especially compared with larger drive-in camps.
• Sandy ground and shoreline shade are welcome, while insect conditions vary sharply with weather and season.
• Boat access reduces carrying effort, but wind direction can turn the short crossing into the trip's critical decision.

These are traveller observations. NPWS remains the authority for access, facilities, fire rules and water safety.

Booking Freshwater campground#

Book a marked site through the official Freshwater campground page. Standard online bookings cover up to 20 people or five sites, with a separate enquiry required for larger groups. Before confirming, decide how every person, litre of water and piece of equipment will reach camp. If all seven sites are taken, CampWatch can monitor cancellations while you compare the drive-in options at Korsmans Landing or Mungo Brush.