Jervis Bay's campgrounds sit inside Booderee National Park, a short walk from white sand and calm, clear water. Here's what we'd pack, how the three campgrounds compare and what to book before you go.
Six things we'd pack for a few nights by the bay.
A roomy family base, a table for meals and shoes for the rocks.
Family tents with room to spread out at camp.
Folding tables and storage for meals under the gums.
Aqua shoes and pool sandals for rock pools and sand.
Our full ranges for snorkelling, lazy afternoons and the surf at Cave Beach.
Inflatable paddle boards, board packs and fins for the bay.
Beach shelters, parasols and pop-up tents for bay days.
Foam and inflatable bodyboards for kids and adults.
Three beachside campgrounds, all inside Booderee National Park.
Private sites in mature bushland, a short stroll from the calm, family-friendly water at Green Patch Beach.
Good to knowFresh water, hot showers and barbecues. Weekend sites from October to May often book out a month ahead. Park use fees are included in your camp fee.
View Campground DetailsWalk-in sites among old bushland, in standard and large sizes that suit bigger groups. Dolphins often visit the bay.
Good to knowParking is no more than 50 metres from your tent. Toilets, fresh water, hot showers, wood barbecues and firewood. Not suitable for caravans or camper trailers.
View Campground DetailsA grassy camping area among coastal tea trees, steps from the surf at Cave Beach and close to Bherwerre Beach.
Good to knowIt suits light tent setups rather than vans. Facilities are basic, so bring what you need and check the surf before you swim.
View Campground DetailsA few things that make a night in Booderee easier.
Green Patch and Bristol Point face the calm water inside the bay, while Cave Beach faces open ocean surf. Choose the beach that suits your crew.
Find a Snorkel MaskWeekend sites at Green Patch and Bristol Point often book out about a month ahead in the warmer months. Book through Parks Australia.
No animals can be brought into Booderee National Park, so arrange care for the dog before you go.
Bushland sites are shady, but the beach often isn't. A UPF50+ shelter gives everyone somewhere to retreat at midday.
Get Beach ShadeSummer days on the bay get warm. A good cooler and plenty of ice keep lunch fresh between beach sessions.
Find Your CoolerBooderee is owned by the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community. Stick to the tracks, take your rubbish home and check park alerts before you leave.
Screenshot it, tick it off, hit the road.
Gear grouped by how you live and move.
Inside Booderee National Park there are three campgrounds: Green Patch, Bristol Point and Cave Beach. Green Patch and Bristol Point sit on the calm northern shore of the bay, while Cave Beach faces the open ocean and its surf. All three are booked through Parks Australia rather than NSW National Parks.
Not quite. Booderee sits in the Jervis Bay Territory, which is separate from NSW, even though nearby towns like Huskisson and Vincentia are in NSW. In practice, the main difference for campers is that Booderee campgrounds are booked through Parks Australia.
Weekend sites at Green Patch and Bristol Point often book out about a month ahead between October and May. School holidays fill even faster, so book as soon as your dates are set, and consider a midweek stay if you want more choice.
No. Animals can't be brought into Booderee National Park. If the dog is coming, look at pet-friendly holiday parks outside the park, and check their rules before you book.
Swim and paddle in the calm water at Green Patch, walk through the forest to Bristol Point, or head to Cave Beach for the surf. Dolphins often visit Bristol Point, and wallabies and birdlife are common around the campgrounds. On calm days, a snorkel mask is well worth packing.
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