This waterfront campground overlooking Pittwater is one of Sydney's most popular beach camping spots. Arrive by hike, ferry, boat or water taxi.

The Basin campground is the only place you can camp in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. This large, grassy area overlooks Pittwater, offering lovely surroundings and views.

It’s easy to see why this waterfront campground is so popular. At The Basin, you’ll find great facilities along with a picnic area, sheltered beach and an inland lagoon. The campground accommodates up to 350 campers.

You can bring your own tent or if you don’t want to carry everything you can hire one of the Glamping tents available from The Glamping Nomad. Simply arrive at The Basin and your fully set-up glamping bell tent will be ready and waiting for you.

With The Basin only accessible by boat or on foot, The Glamping Nomad makes your getaway even more convenient. Leave the heavy camping gear at home and enjoy the experience of sleeping under the stars with all the essentials already taken care of.

Just pack your clothes, food and sense of adventure — we’ll take care of the camping.

There’s no car access to The Basin campground. You can park at West Head Road but it's a steep 2.8km walk to the campground from there. If you're not up for the hike, arrive by water taxi, boat or a ferry which leaves from Palm Beach Wharf.

Facilities:

Toilets, showers, unpowered sites, unmarked sites, drinking water, barbecue facilities, picnic tables, amenities block, public phoneEntry fees

Park entry fees for this park are not included in your Glamping or camping fees.

Group bookings:

School groups and Park Eco Pass holders can make a group booking enquiry.

Visitor Info:

https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/the-basin-campground/visitor-info

Please note:

• If you choose to arrive by car instead of ferry or water taxi, you'll be walking a 2.8km track from West Head Road carpark to get to and from the campground.

• It's better to get the ferry if you have heavy camping gear or kids. 

• If you're arriving by ferry from Palm Beach, be aware that parking at the ferry wharf is subject to time restrictions. To avoid fines, it's best to find alternative untimed parking.

• Check in after 10am. Check out before 10am.

• Campers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

• Check the latest Beachwatch water quality forecast for The Basin before swimming.

• The Basin is a family friendly campground. For the safety of all visitors, NPWS reserves the right to ask those displaying anti-social behaviour to leave the grounds.

Take a virtual tour of The Basin campground captured with Google Street View Trekker.