Lane Cove National Park

Notable Campgrounds

• Best for a family camping adventure: Lane Cove caravan park has spacious powered and unpowered pitches for tents, caravans, and motorhomes. There’s a swimming pool, playground, and kiosk on-site.
• Best for a romantic getaway: Tandara Glamping only has space for one couple, so you’ll be guaranteed complete privacy as you sleep in a luxurious safari tent in the heart of the bush. 
• Best for urban campers: Lane Cove Cabins has comfortable cabins with access to the swimming pool, camp kitchen, and other amenities.

Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation

1. Advance bookings are essential, and you will need to pay the full amount before arrival.  
2. Book at least three months in advance for peak periods such as summer (December through February), school holidays, and bank holiday weekends.

When to Go

Outdoor activities and camping are possible in Lane Cove year-round, and temperatures rarely hit extremes. Summer (December through March) is peak season, so make an early start to get a jump on the crowds—picnic and parking areas can fill up quickly before midday. Wildlife watching is best in spring, when you can spot ducklings along the river and admire the park’s colorful wildflowers. Note that boat hire is only possible on weekends and school holidays. 

Know Before You Go

• Lane Cove National Park is 18 kilometres north of Sydney or about a 30-minute drive. There are three entry points to the park—Riverside Drive, Riverview carpark, and Sugarloaf carpark. Additional parking is available at picnic areas throughout the park. 
• It is also possible to reach the park by public transport. Take the train from Sydney to North Ryde Station, from where it’s a 15-minute walk to the campsites. 
• There is an entrance fee (per vehicle) to visit the national park, but the park’s campsites lie outside the paid zones. 
• The park has several picnic areas where you will find restrooms, barbecue areas, and drinking water. There is also a kiosk and café at the Carter Creek and Illoura picnic areas.
• Most of the picnic areas at Lane Cove are accessible for wheelchairs.