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    Old Chum at the Ridge

    Lightning Ridge, New South Wales · 1 acre
    Hosted by James K.
    RV/tent site
    · 4 guests max
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    Nomadic camping
    Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
    Located at the Old Chum Opal Field in Lightning Ridge, about 2km from town. 2500m2 camping block. Visit the world-famous artesian bath for a relaxing dip. Visit the John Murry art gallery. See world-class gems Have lunch at the Lightning Ridge bowling club. Fossic for gems. See the sparks light show or visit one of the underground mines. Visit the club in the scrub or Glengarry Hilton on the grawin opal fields for a fine bush feed.Pitch a tent or pull up your van anywhere inside the boundary markers and set up. It's a free camping site. fossick at the information center or have lunch at the Ridge bowling club, check out the opal cave and Sparks light show, see the Opal center, walk-in mine, Bevens Cactus Garden, check out the Grawin opal fields, and visit the world-famous club in the scrub and Glengarry Hilton, meet local characters.
    Vehicle details
    Pop-up campers, Class B RVs, and Cars allowed
    Vehicles under 32 feet allowed
    Pull-in site
    Accommodates slideouts
    Surface type: Grass or field
    Surface levelness: Requires leveling
    No Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, and Class A RVs
    No electrical hookup
    No water hookup
    No sewage hookup
    No TV hookup
    Generators not allowed
    What to expect
    RV/tent site
    You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
    4 guests max
    Campfires allowed
    Pets allowed
    No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
    No potable water
    No showers
    Pack it out
    Cooking equipment absent
    Picnic table absent
    No wifi
    Laundry absent
    Hot Tub absent
    No playground

    Things to know

    Getting there
    Check in: After 9:00 AM
    Check out: Before 12:00 PM
    On arrival: Meet with Host
    Cancellation policy: Strict
    Minimum nights: 1 night
    Accepts bookings: 12 months out
    Park at listing
    No wheelchair access
    Max 4 vehicles
    2WD accessible
    During your trip
    Follow the
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    Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
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    Location
    Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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    Hosted by James K.

    Joined in December 2023
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