Mitchell National Park
Mitchell National Park is the secluded Mitchell Park section of Cattai National Park in Cattai, NSW. Its standout feature is 5 km of walking tracks through native vegetation, including scribbly gum forest and tall bloodwoods. It also has a picnic area with flush toilets and picnic tables, and it is a good spot for fishing for carp and bass.
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About Mitchell National Park
Walking Tracks at Mitchell National Park
Mitchell National Park has 5 km of walking tracks through native vegetation. The tracks wind through scribbly gum forest and tall bloodwoods, the bushland that gives the park its quiet character. The bush is secluded, so the tracks suit a slow, relaxing afternoon out. A Friends of Mitchell Park bushcare group volunteers in the bushland, so the walks are looked after by local people who care for the vegetation.
Picnic Area at Mitchell National Park
The Mitchell Park picnic area sits in a large field downhill from the entry gate at Mitchell National Park. It has flush toilets and picnic tables, but no drinking water, so visitors bring their own for cooking and drinking. Only a visitor's own gas barbecue is permitted, and not on Total Fire Ban days. A wheelchair-accessible toilet is about 200 m away at the amenities block, and the ground around the picnic area is mostly flat grass and gravel.
Facilities at Mitchell National Park
Visitor tips for Mitchell National Park
- ✓Bring your own water: the picnic area has none, and visitors need it for cooking as well as drinking.
- ✓Mobile reception is limited and you need reception to call Triple Zero, so the Emergency Plus app, which uses GPS, is worth having before you go.
Getting to Mitchell National Park
Mitchell National Park is reached by Mitchell Park Road from Cattai Road or Wisemans Ferry Road. The road is sealed and suitable for 2WD vehicles, and it is open in all weather. Parking is along the road throughout the park, and the spaces are not marked. Entry costs $8 per vehicle per day, including motorbikes, paid at the on-park machines (coins and cards) or through the Park'nPay app, and annual passes are available. No public transport is confirmed.
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Frequently asked questions about Mitchell National Park
Are dogs allowed at Mitchell National Park?
No. Pets and domestic animals are not permitted, except certified assistance animals.
Is there a toilet at Mitchell National Park?
Yes, the picnic area has flush toilets, and a wheelchair-accessible toilet is about 200 m away at the amenities block.
Can you fish at Mitchell National Park?
Yes, it is a good spot for carp and bass, but a current NSW recreational fishing licence is required.
What are the opening hours of Mitchell National Park?
It opens 8am to 6pm from May to August and 8am to 8pm from September to April, and it may close for poor weather or fire danger.
Is there parking at Mitchell National Park?
Parking is along Mitchell Park Road throughout the park without marked spaces, and entry costs $8 per vehicle per day.