Mount Royal National Park

Mount Royal National Park - couple bushwalking at lookout

Mount Royal National Park is a World Heritage-listed park and adjoins Barrington Tops National Park. It's a 60-minute drive from Singleton and takes you past the picturesque Lake St Clair - one of the best inland fishing hotspots in the region.

At Mount Royal, you can enjoy a day’s drive, stopping at various picnic points or better still, pack up the kids and the camping gear and spend a night or two enjoying this rustic, bushland environment at Youngville (picnic area with bush camping) and explore the park by car or foot.

Be sure to check NSW National Park website for local alerts and advice before setting out on adventure.

Youngville Picnic Area

Mount Royal National Park conserves 7,150 hectares adjoining the south-western edge of Barrington Tops National Park. It was gazetted in January 1997 to protect a unique wilderness that is home to many rare and threatened species of fauna. With its cool temperature and high altitude weather patterns, it's a tranquil and scenic area to enjoy. 

The Mount Royal Road to Youngville picnic area is a gravel road suitable for two-wheel drive vehicles. All roads into the park are unsealed and visitors are advised to check conditions following rain, which can make the roads muddy and rough. Taking caravans into the park is not possible. Camping is permitted next to the picnic area. Please note, there are no marked camping sites. This is a remote bush camping site, so please make sure you arrive well-prepared.

Price

Refer to the Youngville Campground fact sheet for price details.

Facilities

  • BBQ
  • Sheltered tables
  • Toilets

Hiking trails

Pieries Peak walking track

Pieries Peak walking track allows visitors to hike from Youngville campground to a scenic lookout across the Hunter Valley and Lake Saint Clair. It's a 3km return hike.

Carrow Brook walking track

Carrow Brook walking track is a remote walk into the valleys of Mount Royal National Park, near Singleton. A challenging loop hike, it’s best suited to fit, experienced bushwalkers. It's a 6km loop.

Eco tourism nearby

Eco tourism accommodation, an ideal getaway for families, friends and small groups, are also available near Mount Royal National Park at Callicoma eco-cabins. 

Operated by

NSW National Parks Bulga office
Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm
T02 6574 5555
Email
2156 Putty Road, Bulga NSW 2330

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