The Ruins campground and picnic area
About The Ruins campground and picnic area
The Ruins campground and picnic area is a campground in Booti Booti National Park, Booti Booti, New South Wales. Its facilities include barbecue Facilities, drinking Water and flush Toilets, 11 in all. Things to do here include 4WD touring, birdwatching and boating. It is reached by a sealed road suited to 2WD vehicles in all weather. The nearest other place in AussieCamps is Booti Booti National Park, 6 km away.
Located just 15km south of Forster, The Ruins campground is well equipped and a convenient base to explore nearby beaches, walking and whale watching activities.
Facilities
- Barbecue Facilities
- Drinking Water
- Flush Toilets
- Phone Reception
- Picnic Tables
- Showers
Things to do
- 4WD touring
- Birdwatching
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Cycling
Fees
Fees change with the season and the site, and some sites must be booked ahead. AussieCamps shows the current fee, how to book and what each site offers.
Location
Booti Booti, Booti Booti National Park, New South Wales
Nearby
Guides for New South Wales
- Sydney to Cairns: a 14-day camping road trip
- Can I Camp in a National Park Without Booking? 2026 Rules
- How to choose a campsite in Australia
- Free Camping in NSW 2026: State Forests, Free Park Sites and Rest Areas
- Blue Mountains camping weekend from Sydney
- 3 Week Campervan Itinerary Australia: Sydney to Adelaide by the Coast
Questions about The Ruins campground and picnic area
Can you get to The Ruins campground and picnic area in a 2WD?
Yes. The Ruins campground and picnic area is reachable in a 2WD.
What facilities does The Ruins campground and picnic area have?
Barbecue Facilities, Drinking Water, Flush Toilets, Phone Reception and Picnic Tables, and 6 more listed in AussieCamps.
Read the camping rules for New South Wales before you go.
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