Last Updated on 9 August 2026 by Rob
Lake Arragan Campground is a peaceful space to stop and unwind. It is nestled between the ocean and a river in Yuraygir National Park
To stay at Lake Arragan Campground, you do not need to be self-contained, as toilets are provided. However, showers are not provided.
Being in a national park, pets are not permitted at this campground or in the surrounding area.
Tents are permitted.
Fires are permitted in the supplied fireplaces.
You must book your site before arrival (link provided below). Do not set up before making your booking, as the site may already be booked
Lake Arragan Campground Quick Facts
| Campground Name | Lake Arragan Campground |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town | Maclean |
| GPS | 29°34'0.53"S 153°20'10.25"E |
| Access Road | Sealed |
| Number of sites | 47 |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Water | No |
| Dump point | No |
| Power | No |
| Pets | No |
| Tents | Yes |
| Fires permitted | Yes |
| Telstra coverage | Yes |
| Optus coverage | Weak |
| Cost | $24.60 per night |
| Booking | Book Online |
Campground Layout and Features
Lake Arragan Seaside has 23 sites for tents and 24 sites for tents, camper trailers and caravans. The area stretches along the ocean and the river. Please be considerate of others when you select a site. Selecting a larger size when a small one will suffice may prevent someone else from getting a booking.
The sites are on a mixture of gravel, grass and formed earth (new bases have been installed in the tent-only area and some of the sites for both tents and camper trailers). The sites are fairly flat, but some levelling may be required. Each site is clearly numbered. A map of the camping area is below.
All sites are unpowered, and bulk water is not available
The drop toilets are located near the tent only site. The site catering to caravans is a bit further away.
Sites 24 to 29 receive less sun (especially in the morning) than the other sites accommodating camper trailers and caravans. Likewise, the tent-only sites are more shaded.
Sites 30 upwards have a better view of the ocean. They also generally get more sun if solar charging is important.
Sites 39 and 40 are the largest sites and have some view of the ocean. Sites 41 to 47 have views over the ocean.
Check-out time is 10am and check-in is from 2pm. However, we arrived at 11:30am and experienced no issues getting onto our site.
Rubbish bins are provided.
The cost of a site is $24.60 per night.
Lake Arragan Campsite Location
Lake Arragan Campground is located about 40 km north-east of Grafton. From the M1 near Maclean, it is a 20km drive along Brooms Head Road. The map below shows the campground’s location. You can zoom out for a more general location.
What to Watch Out For at Lake Arragan Campground
Like many beach-side campgrounds, some sites are more exposed to the wind than others. It is always a good idea to check the wind prediction before selecting a site.
During our stay we did not identify any issues at this site.
Final Words
We enjoyed our stay here and recommend it.
Bookings can be made online: Book Online.
This campground is part of our Brisbane to Sydney Road Trip.
Closeby Campgrounds
If you are looking for a similar campground to the north of this location you may like to read Woody Head Campground.
If you wish to stay at Coffs Harbour, you may want to consider Coffs Harbour Leagues Club.
Details checked 9/1/26.
