Pros & cons
PROS
- Walk-in tent sites a short stroll from calm bay beaches
- Clean hot showers, fire pits and free supplied firewood
CONS
- Unpowered sites
- Books out early in warmer months and on weekends
Overview
Set in coastal bush just behind the sand, Bristol Point Campground is the quiet, nature‑first option on the Jervis Bay side. It’s walk‑in only, so you park in bays and carry your gear a short distance to your site—rewarded with a peaceful vibe, wildlife at your doorstep, and easy access to Bristol Point and nearby Green Patch beaches.
Campsites & Facilities
- Tents only—sites are walk‑in (not suitable for caravans or camper trailers). Parking is generally within about 50 m of tent pads.
- Two site sizes: standard (max 5 people) and large (max 10 people).
- Amenities include toilets, hot and cold showers, fresh drinking water, wood BBQs and designated fireplaces with firewood supplied. Gas appliances are fine, but on total fire ban days all fires (including gas) are prohibited.
- All sites are unpowered and generators aren’t permitted.
Nature & Wildlife
Expect regular encounters with wallabies and possums, plus abundant birdlife; echidnas are occasionally seen shuffling through the leaf litter. Out in the bay, dolphins are often spotted. The short paths to the beach and the rocky shore make for easy sunrise and evening strolls.
Beach & Water
This side of Jervis Bay is generally calmer than the ocean side, making it inviting for a dip on settled days. Keep an eye out for seasonal bluebottle jellyfish warnings before swimming.
Booking, Passes & Rules
Advance online booking is essential—warm months (October–May) and weekends can sell out a month ahead. If you’ve booked, you can go straight to your site and display your confirmation; vacate by 12 noon on departure day. Pets aren’t allowed, and the campground is managed for quiet enjoyment.
Published nightly rates (per site) at the time of research: Off‑peak $35 (standard) / $70 (large); Shoulder $70 / $140; Peak $100 / $180. A park pass is included in camping fees.
Best Time to Visit
For fewer people and easier bookings, target weekdays and shoulder seasons outside school holidays. Summer and warm weekends are the busiest. Arriving earlier in the day helps with the relaxed, walk‑in setup and gives you more daylight for beach time.
Nearby
From camp you can wander to Green Patch and Iluka beaches, with easy coastal ambles to rocky features like Hole in the Wall and Scottish Rocks. Murrays Beach is a short drive away if you want another sheltered option.
Where it is
-35.1371, 150.7285Tips for Bristol Point Campground
- 01Book at least a few weeks ahead for weekends and October–May dates.
- 02Bring a small trolley or sturdy tubs to make the short walk‑in easy.
- 03Pack a gas stove as BBQs can be busy and fire bans sometimes apply.
- 04Store all food securely—curious wildlife will investigate unattended items.
- 05You don’t need a separate park pass; it’s included in your camping fee.
Amenities
Near Bristol Point Campground
All places →All trails →
0.1 mi awayBristol Point BeachSheltered white‑sand cove steps from the campgroundParking · Restroom
0.2 mi awayBristol Point Loop Walking TrackShort coastal loop linking Green Patch and Bristol Point via rocksEasy · 1.2 mi · 1 hr
0.3 mi awayGreen Patch BeachSheltered white-sand cove with easy snorkelling and top picnic facilitiesRestroom · Parking
0.3 mi awayGreen Patch CampgroundLeafy beachside campground with hot showers and starry skiesCampground · Restroom
0.3 mi awayGreen Patch Nature TrackShady loop through eucalypt forest with creeks, signs, and wildlifeEasy · 1.2 mi · 1 hr
0.6 mi awayIluka BeachSheltered white-sand cove with calm water and sunrise viewsParking · Picnic Table
0.7 mi awayScottish Rocks Walking TrackShort bush track to a quiet cove of clear water and rocksEasy · 0.4 mi · 18 min
1.1 mi awayHole in the Wall Walking TrackEasy stroll to a photogenic U-shaped headland and quiet beachEasy · 0.5 mi · 30 min
