Dry Creek Camp - Deua National Park NSW

Cavers can explore the limestone caves (caving permits apply to some sites}. Canoe on the upper Shoalhaven River or float on an air mattress near the camping areas. There are also opportunities for experienced bushwalkers. See the Big Hole (96 m deep) while camping at Berlang or Wyanbene Cave camping areas, or follow the Araluen Road and camp at Deua River, Bakers Flat or Dry Creek (car-based camping, minimal facilities, fees apply). A secluded camp area is also available at Bendethera (4WD only).
Access 100 km south-east of Canberra. Deua River and Bakers Flat camping areas are both on Araluen Road {unsealed but 2WD). Dry Creek camping area is nearby on Dry Creek fire trail (4WD access only). Berlang camping area is on Krawarree Road, between Nimmitabel and Braidwood. Bendethera camping area is accessible via Dampier Mountain firetrail (4WD only) off Snowball Road, or Bendethera firetrail (4WD only) via Western Boundary Road and Sugarloaf Road off the Princes Highway. These campgrounds are great spots for canoeing, fishing and swimming. Bakers Flat campground is not suitable for camper trailers - sites are a short walk (70m) from the road.
Getting there: There are three campgrounds along the Araluen Road: Deua River, Dry Creek (4WD only) and Baker's Flat. The campgrounds are on the Araluen-Moruya road, around 45 minutes drive from either Moruya or Braidwood. They offer between 4 and 10 unmarked sites.
Facilities: picnic tables, wood barbecues (bring your own firewood), non-flush toilets
Water supply: You can get water from the river - boil before drinking. 239.2 km SSW of Sydney
There are three campsites in the area (including Deua River and Bakers Flat). The camping areas are on Araluen-Moruya Road.
You will need to walk a short distance from your car to the campsite - no caravans or camper trailers
Nice, unmarked campsites with easy access to creek for fishing, canoeing and swimming.
You are not able to book these campsites - first come basis.

Photos on this page were kindly supplied by our roving reporter Ross Bartlett in October 2014.

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Contact and Location

Dry Creek Camp
Araluen Rd - W
Deua National Park NSW 2537
P: 02 44760800
GPS:-35.74841,149.9163
GPS:S35 44 54,E149 54 58
GPS:S35 44.9046,E149 54.978

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Dry Creek Camp - Deua National Park: welcome,youare here

Dry Creek Camp - Deua National Park: Not a lot of sites so be early if you can.

Dry Creek Camp - Deua National Park: most sites have plenty of shade and are reasonably level.

Dry Creek Camp - Deua National Park: bring your own firewood and marshmellows.

Dry Creek Camp - Deua National Park: lots of steep rocky hills.

Dry Creek Camp - Deua National Park: Duea River right next to camp.

Dry Creek Camp - Deua National Park: a few locals

Dry Creek Camp - Deua National Park: some native orchads with excellant views.

Dry Creek Camp - Deua National Park: If you cross the river here it is the start of the Merriccumbene fire trail,it is very long and steep,you will need a good 4WD with a low range gear box cause you are going to need it.Do NOT attempt it during or after recent heavy rain it,s a wilderness,area and a long walk out if you get stuck half way along.We came from home along the Coondella Fire trail right onto sugarloaf rd,then onto Merricumbene f/trail and this campsite,took around 4 hrs steady driving.About 40 -50 klms.

Dry Creek Camp - Deua National Park: the usual composting toilet

Dry Creek Camp - Deua National Park: oops this is the toilet,sorry

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