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Lower Portals remote bush camp
Lower Portals camping area are three separate sites located next to Mount Barney Creek.
Accessible by
- Walk-in
Campground facilities
- Tent camping
- Long walk to tent
- Walking
Camping area features: Three separate sites located next to Mount Barney Creek.
Location: Grid Reference: 704 751.
Access: Camp site reached by foot via a 3.7km track from the Lower Portals car park. This 1.5hr walk has moderate to steep gradients.
Number of sites: Three sites. Maximum of 18 people.
Camp sites are suitable for: self-sufficient, walk-in camping.
Camp site surface: Soil and leaf litter.
Facilities: None. Must be self-sufficient. Water collected from creeks should be treated before drinking. All rubbish (including food scraps) must be carried out.
Open fires: Prohibited. Use fuel stoves only.
Generator use: Not allowed.
Essentials to bring: Drinking water, extra food, first-aid kit, topographic map, compass, torch, warm clothing, wet weather gear, rubbish bags, insect repellent, fuel or gas stove and a small trowel for burying faecal waste. Read more about before you visit.
Bookings: book online or learn about our camping booking options.
Mobile phone coverage: Poor.
Upcoming campsite availability
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Mount Barney safely and camp with care.
- There are currently no park alerts for this park.