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View of the trailhead from the nearby high ground. Flat open area

The Jay Creek Trailhead is the official start point of Section 3. It is located in a remote location close to the banks of Jay Creek. The trailhead has a large modern shelter with good facilities. There are great scenic views and nice bush camping options. Vehicle access to the trailhead vicinity is by 4WD only.

Key Points

	Approx 76km north west of Alice Springs
	Accessible by 4WD via the Tanami Road & Old Hamilton's Down Track
	Vehicle access to Car Park only. 4.5km to trailhead from here
	Foot access via a rough 4.5km track to trailhead. All year foot access.
	Great facilities. Nice bush campsites.

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Section 3 Campsites

| Section 3

| Jay Creek Trailhead Access

Facilities
Trailhead Type	Large protected shelter. Semi-new. Hiker use only
Size	Medium	.
Crowd Factor	Low	Away from public areas. Hikers only.
Remoteness	7	Remote location. Public access is difficult
Campsites	Yes	See S3 Campsites page
Fees	No	.
Shelter	Yes	Images on the left
Water	Yes	Limited. In tanks only.
Food Storage	No	Cupboards at trailhead, but not secure.
Parking	Yes	At Jay Creek Car Park Area
Vehicle Access	Yes	4WD only. See below & Jay Creek Access
Notable Info	No	.

The trailhead area has nice scenic views, particularly sunrise and sunset.

Open bush camping on Jay Creek

Sandy creek camping along Jay Creek

Getting to Jay Creek Trailhead
	The Jay Creek Trailhead is approx 76km from Alice Springs, half of which is 4WD only. It takes about a couple of hours to get there from Alice Springs via the Tanami Road and the Old Hamilton’s Downs track.
	Blog: Accessing Trailheads
	Jay Creek Access Webpage

There are two sheltered tent pads

One of two water tanks

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