Pebbly Beach campground - Murramarang National Park

Pebbly Beach campground sits just behind the coast in Murramarang National Park, close enough to hear the surf but sheltered by forest. Its 23 marked sites make it larger than the nearby walk-in camps, yet the gravel platforms and varied bay sizes mean choosing the right site matters more than the campground total suggests.

Sites and setup fit#

NPWS lists tent camping, camper trailers and camping beside your vehicle. A limited number of bays also suit campervans and small caravans under 15ft (4.57m). Tent platforms range from about 3.6m by 3.3m to 6m by 4.1m; other bays range from roughly 5.8m by 5.8m to 7.9m by 5.4m.

Only one vehicle is allowed per campsite booking. Check the exact dimensions in the official campground listing before bringing an awning, trailer or long combination. The sites are unpowered.

The campground layout also separates tent platforms from the larger vehicle-based bays. Wood barbecues are provided on tent-only sites, not every bay, while shared gas or electric barbecues provide a more predictable cooking option. Download the official layout before choosing a site if being close to amenities, the beach path or a particular setup area matters.

Getting there#

The dependable 2WD route leaves the Princes Highway at East Lynne, follows Mt Agony Road and stays sealed to the campground turn-off. NPWS also describes an approach via Pebbly Beach Road, but that road is unsealed. Parking is next to or on the booked site.

Use the NPWS visitor-information page rather than a similarly named Pebbly Beach listing elsewhere in NSW. Arrive before dark so the final descent, wildlife and site numbers are easy to see.

Facilities and supplies#

Facilities include flush toilets, cold showers, free gas or electric barbecues, wood barbecues on tent-only sites and rubbish bins. Tank water is not potable; boil or treat it, and carry your own drinking water. There is no power and NPWS reports no mobile coverage.

Bring food, drinking water and firewood. Depot Beach campground sells ice, firewood and swap-and-go gas, while highway service stations about 12km away have basic supplies. Fires and wood barbecues remain subject to local alerts and total fire bans.

Beach, wildlife and quiet hours#

The beach is a short walk from camp for swimming, snorkelling, fishing and rockpool exploring, but coastal conditions can change and the beach is not a substitute for a patrolled swimming area. The wider park also connects into coastal walking routes.

Pebbly Beach works best when the campground is treated as a remote coastal base rather than a resort. Carry enough food for the booked stay, plan for cold showers and organise charging before arrival. The short beach access is convenient for repeated swims or fishing sessions, while the no-service setting makes offline weather and tide information useful.

Eastern grey kangaroos and other wildlife regularly move through the campground. Keep food secured, give animals space and never feed them. Check local alerts shortly before travel because storms, fire conditions or maintenance can alter access.

What campers say#

Traveller reports are positive but site-specific, so use them as practical context rather than a guarantee.

• A 2025 Unsealed 4X4 trip report praised the roomy site used, clean amenities and easy beach time.
• A We Are Explorers stay account emphasises self-sufficiency, cold showers, limited connectivity and the appeal of wildlife, surf and rockpools.
• Shade and platform size vary. A site that works well for a tent may not suit a camper trailer or small caravan, making the official layout more useful than general campground reviews.

Booking checklist#

Book through NSW National Parks, then confirm your bay dimensions, one-vehicle limit and current alerts. Check-in is from noon and check-out is by 11am. Bring water even if you plan to treat the tank supply, download directions for the no-service zone and keep a backup campground in mind for peak school-holiday dates. If your suitable bay is unavailable, a CampWatch alert can watch for a cancellation.