During the 1940s, Watagan Headquarters was the site of a camp for workers constructing forest roads. It was later used as a camp barracks for maintenance crews who were trucked into the forest on Monday morning and out again on Saturday morning. The headquarters is on the route of the Great North Walk, a 250 kilometre walking track from Sydney to Newcastle. The camping area is open and grassed, surrounded by native forest and blue leaved stringybark plantations.
FACILITIES
State forests provide many established camping areas. Some contain space for a number of tents or caravans, fireplaces and toilet facilities. Many State forests have picnic sites with facilities such as tables and BBQs. Please use established fireplaces wherever possible.
FEES & BOOKINGS
All State forests are free to camp in, so if you are staying at this site we encourage you to help keep it clean, and please visit and support the nearest town.
Camping sites cannot be pre-booked or reserved.
CAMPFIRES AND FIREWOOD
In most areas, firewood is not provided, so you are advised to bring your own, or a gas BBQ. Be aware of fire regulations, especially Total Fire Bans and promptly report all bushfires to the emergency services by dialling triple zero (000).
Solid Fuel Fire Bans apply in many State forests over summer, banning campfires and barbecues using wood, charcoal or other solid fuel. Campers are asked to bring gas appliances and prepare for days when total fire bans are declared. When planning your trip, look at the current closures and notices, http://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visiting/closures or contact the local Forestry Corporation office http://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/about/contact-us for more information.
BEFORE YOU VISIT
Take a look at important information when visiting state forests for tips on safety and sustainable recreation.
If you are planning on having a fire, check that there isn’t a total fire ban in the area you are visiting.
Contact us for up-to-date information on the area you are visiting.
FRC are still in the process of obtaining more information about this site.
NOTE: Please note that GPS Co-ordinates for this site are approximate and general to the State Forest and not specific to each camp site. Once you reach the Forest entrance the camp sites should be clearly marked with signage.
Data Courtesy of: Forestry Corporation of NSW
Updated: 020215RC
Opening Hours
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Address & Contact
Our Address
Watagan Headquarters Camping Area, Bakers Road
GPS
-32.975784696606624, 151.41221748836062
Telephone
Additional Information
Suburb:
Mount Vincent
State:
NSW
Pin Code:
2323
Location:
23.6 km South of Kurri Kurri, NSW
Responsible Authority:
Forestry Corporation NSW
Post ID:
11713
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