The best camping near Kanangra-Boyd National Park
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Megalong Valley Farm
82 sites · RVs, Tents1800 acres · Megalong Valley, NSW
BEFORE YOU BOOK:
1. We are not permitting people to set up in the dark, it is totally black, no lighting in wilderness zone and far too difficult to locate your site, and it disturbs other campers.
2. If you have other campers coming make sure you book on the one booking otherwise you will not be placed together.
Our property is nestled in 2000 acres of totally private wilderness in the centre of the lush valley in the heart of the Blue Mountains.
Experience the magnificent ancient rainforest glen with a canopy of tree ferns, caves and huge towering gum trees.
Savour the moment and feel the magic of simplicity in our world of nature. Renowned for their spectacular scenery, the Megalong Valley Farm offers fresh mountain air, history and wildlife.
Guests can expect some of the most spectacular sunsets, sunrises and scenery in the Blue Mountains. While you're here, check out some of the iconic destinations our region has to offer.
We offer a range of camping options, . There is something to suit every taste.
If your Booking Request expires, please resubmit again.
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
PHONES: Phone reception is good, there is a Telstra exchange on the property.
ROADS: Roads around the sites are unsealed, but most normal cars and the average SUV handle it okay. The road down into the Megalong Valley is tar sealed, very scenic but winding.
ICE: Bring your own ice
WOOD: Timber for fires can be purchased at reception. We are an environmental biodiversity precinct so don’t permit damage to vegetation.
FIRES: Plenty of existing fire spots
SHOPS: The township of Blackheath is 15klm away up on the Gt Western Hwy, none in the Valley
SHADE: Plenty of shady areas
WATER: We are on town water
TOILETS there are 3 men's and 3 women's, plus 8 at reception, plus 2 in the Lodge. plus 3 in pioneer and 3 in corner paddock
SHOWERS: 3 gas hot water showers in men's, 3 in women's, plus 2 in Lodge
NOISE: Shutdown time for music is 10pm - no exceptions! but you can still enjoy the fires - quietly.
THINGS TO DO:
SCENIC RAILWAY 25 Klms away at Katoomba and 40 minutes travel time
BIKE and WALKING TRACKS: Plenty of bush tracks, plus walks up at Porters Pass and Blackheath
Dont forget to bring along some bread to feed the horses and donkeys - they love it
You are reminded to allow enough time to arrive for this property.prior to dark, which is 5.30 in winter.
It is difficult to find a wilderness campsite in the dark and disturbs other campers.
We are requiring ALL vehicles to get registered PRIOR to going up to the site, resulting from so many vehicles trespassing at the venue and causing nuisances for other campers
Please indicate the details of cars such as make, model , colour and rego number prior to arrival.
We must also remind campers that this is not a venue for noisy partying as we are a quiet wilderness environmental zone. We do not tolerate it and will remove offenders. Other campers treasure the peace and quiet.
Kindly advise us of your anticipated time of arrival
Please forward this message to ALL persons in your group, thank you
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Glenroy Cottages and Camping
14 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents310 acres · Hartley, NSW
Glenroy offers five spacious country cottages, individually styled, all self-contained with plenty of room for privacy. Camping sites are also available all year round.
Enjoy a night, weekend or extended stay in a peaceful, relaxing, natural environment. There are beautiful river walks with an abundance of magnificent bird life as well as platypus, echidna, wallabies and kangaroos to view. Relax in comfort beside a log fire overlooking the tranquil Coxs River. Put your feet up after a swim or river adventure.
Glenroy Cottages are located 15 minutes from Mount Victoria, Lithgow and Hampton, and about a half hour from Jenolan Caves, Katoomba and the zig Zag Railway. Two hours from Sydney, 5 minutes from Historic Hartley Village.
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Dalli's Campground
76 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents122 acres · Capertee, NSW
Located in the beautiful Capertee Valley, approximately 3 hours north west of Sydney, we would love to welcome you to Dalli's Campground. Flat, shady camping areas, plenty of wildlife, particularly birds, suitable for bush walkers and nature lovers. Get some friends together, bring your dog (we are pet friendly), throw your tents and bedding in the car and come visit! Accessible for all types of vehicles, including caravans, motor homes, camper vans (except FWD).Toilet (flushing) and hot shower facilities available. Full use of BBQ and pizza oven. Gas supplied. Camp kitchen area has servery with sink and hot water. Cutlery, crockery and saucepans provided. Campfires permitted in designated areas (subject to fire bans). Firewood can be brought onto site or purchased from the campground . Access to the orchard welcome (seasonal).Our campground is a great base to explore the Capertee Valley, including Garden of Stones, Turon and Capertee National Parks. Discover the famous Captertee Valley Bird Watching Trail. Only an hour away from historic Rylestone, Mudgee or Dunns' Swamp, and 20 mins to the old shale mines at Glen Davis.
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Jila Camp Grounds
35 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents50 acres · Yarramundi, NSW
Come and enjoy these river side sites with over 50 acres available to camp,
bush walk and mountain bike. With over 600m of river frontage you'll be sure to find a secluded spot to swim, camp and fish.
Located in the Grose Vally there are some challenging walking trails adjacent to the camp grounds. Just a 10 minute drive to Richmond, a town located beside the Hawkesbury-Nepean River, it is an interesting combination of modern outer suburbia with a significant number of important historic buildings dating from the 1810s and 1820s.
Bring some loose change for a donation to Beyond Blue for kayak hire or to purchase some home grown avocados when in season.
Extra vehicles can be paid for as an extra, this money is donated to Beyond Blue.
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Watton Airstrip
30 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents265 acres · Watton, NSW
PLEASE BE SURE TO READ ALL OF OUR BIO ITS LONG BUT YOU'LL GET ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED!
We are also available for small Weddings, Birthdays and other functions.
Speak to us about using us for a working space for corporate or business trips,
collaborations and more.........
Watton Airstrip is a stunning property, nestled on the banks of the Macquarie River.
Featuring an amazing rustic cabin, nine riverside campsites, along with paddock and bush sites, all 4WD accessible and two equally stunning 2WD accessible sites. You’ll share our spaces with kangaroos, wallabies, emus, echidnas, deer, platypus and more.
Enjoy some optional extras, including Tammie's home made bread, farm fresh, free range eggs, or one of our range of grazing platters, home made jams or hot chocolate kits.
Or pamper yourself with a Crystal reiki session, or tarot reading.
The 2WD accessible sites feature spectacular views to the right, towards Mt Panorama and Mt Horrible and towards Mt Canobolas to the left.
Lie back in your swag at night and let the star struck, velvety sky envelope you, or make a booking at the nearby Bathurst Observatory to see the stars up close.
Each campsite offers its own unique features for you to enjoy and a hand crafted pit toilet is accessible to those camped along the river bank.
Fish or swim in the river, ride your bikes, or set up camp and then head off on an adventure to the Goldfields at Ophir, or History Hill at Hill End via the Bridle Track.
Better still, book into a pub crawl with Damo so you can lie back and enjoy the ride. There are plenty of opportunities for 4WDing and bushwalking in the local area.
Fires are allowed (fire restrictions permitting).
Wood can be collected from fallen wood around the property, or bring your own if you prefer.
Pets are welcome for a one off fee per animal.
We do ask that pets are supervised at all times and that they do not interfere with farm animals or local wildlife.
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Buxton Getaway
4 sites · RVs, Tents19 acres · Buxton, NSW
Located just one hour from Sydney, our property features 19 acres of pure serenity with two dams and one large enough to kayak on (kayaks supplied). The back of the property is perfect for camping and suitable for a small to medium caravan/camper.
The larger dam has a picnic area and kayaks available to paddle on.
Adjoining our property is Nattai National Park with a lovely 20 minute walk down to Little River. The Aqua Pool Trail in the National Park is just gorgeous.
If you wish to try and catch some yabbies from the dams the only allowable and fun way is by a long stick and sausage. Hooks, fishing lines and traps are not allowed as we have people, dogs and horses swimming in the dams.
We welcome self-contained campers who bring their shower/toilet set up. We do have two drop pit toilets available and each campsite has a pit fire provided. We are getting low on firewood so you will need to bring some along with you. There is access to drinking water.
Our property is 2WD accessible and can accommodate small caravans and camper trailers.
Not far from Buxton is Thirlmere where the Steam Train Museum is and train rides are available on the weekends, a great activity for the kids. Thirlmere Lakes National Park is perfect for a relaxing picnic, walk, birdwatching, and glimpse into locomotive history. Mittagong and Bowral have great wineries with restaurant/bistro.
Pets are welcome.
There's a range of different bushwalking trails in the region, including Starlights trail, a scenic bushwalk suited to experienced hikers, which forms part the Greater Blue Mountains trail network between Mittagong and Katoomba.
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Wildwoods - Private bush surrounds
6 sites · RVs, Tents330 acres · Megalong, NSW
At Wildwoods you'll find 330 acres of natural bushland and a small amount of cleared farmland/paddocks with incredible views in every direction. Endless gullies, mountains, forests, cliffs, and caves to explore on the property or on the crown land adjoining.
An amazing amount of wildlife - Birds, wombats, kangaroos of all kinds (wallaby, wallaroo, eastern greys etc), goannas, echidnas, turtles, ducks just to name a few.
There are also plenty of roads to ride and explore via mountain bike or foot.
I have only owned this property for a couple of years so there is not much here, every camper that stays helps to improve and maintain the land for future use. The road in is a little rough, and there is only a small amount of levelled land. But it is still an amazing spot, where nature does all the hard work, and I would love to share it with people.
This is the perfect place for those who want to be in total peace and quiet, surrounded by nature and wildlife.
Each campsite is private, some more so than others - Read each description for details.
*Please note* Megalong Road (the only access in to and out of Megalong Valley) sustained a major landslide on 5/4/24. The road is open, but there is boom gates, an escort vehicle and one small lane open only. The journey down is slow, with tight corners, but it is beautiful. Take your time and enjoy it. Don't come in a hurry.
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Farm Stay "Como Valley"@ Ben Bullen
17 sites · RVs, Tents1400 acres · Ben Bullen, NSW
We have a 1400 acre cattle and goat farm offering a lovely iconic bush camping getaway with creek, river and bush camping areas, great for nature lovers and those who enjoy peace and quiet, you can also enjoy the lovely views from the high spots on property.
There is access to shared swimming holes, wildlife and bush walks on the property, bring your mountain bikes to ride and explore.
There is plenty to do in the surrounding area!
The property backs onto the Turon National Park and you will pass the Gardens of Stone National Park at the turn off to property (popular 4WD destination).
It's a short drive to the absolutely spectacular Capertee Valley lookout which is the widest and second largest canyon in the world and also very popular for bird watching. You can also take a drive down to Glen Davis Shale Oil Works ruins or spend the day with a trip to the Mudgee Vineyards for some wine sampling! Or simply just kick back and enjoy the peacefulness of country life and take in the amazing star display at night.
4WD access.
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Monastery of 11 Strings
13 sites · RVs, Tents400 acres · Wombeyan Caves, NSW
Lovingly developed for 15 years as a mindful refuge & wildlife corridor by Victoria, a filmmaker/permaculture designer, the property was completely destroyed in 2018. Thus the mega bushfire cycle began impacting forever most of NSW's flora, fauna & people. Nature ultimately prevails & slowly the untamed terrain is healing.
After studying at RMIT School of Architecture & Design for three years with the intention to design tiny living house systems better suited for harsh environments, Victoria has returned. Slowly she rebuilds a humble off-grid existence from the burnt-out bus fusing knowledge of building design with her food forests/aquaponics passion, keen to create an environmentally connected experience to share with like-minded others.
By staying you are helping her & all the wild things emerge from the ashes.
Thank you.
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No flies on us this winter... Book a stay until the end of July 2023 & get 25% off! Use the code EDMVEXWK when booking.
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Oberon Showground
14 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Oberon, NSW
Refunds' are only given before you receive the code to the amenities
Oberon Showground offers casual camping on gently sloping sites. Campers will have access to the amenities block with toilets and showers.
Power is available.
There are several water taps available.
The showground is located in the heart of Oberon, a small rural community located just 2.5 hours from Sydney.
Situated on a plateau at a height of 1130m above sea level, Oberon is on the western fall of the Blue Mountains.
Enjoy the nearby spectacular scenery, Jenolan Caves, alpine lake, Mayfield and other fabulous cool climate gardens.
The showground is a short walk to shops and restaurants, pubs and clubs.
The Visitors information Centre is conveniently just across the road.
Pets welcome on leash and under control.
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Riveroak Farm
2 sites · RVs, Tents50 acres · O'connell, NSW
With 1km of Fish River frontage, Riveroak Farm is a natural oasis. With 50 acres lining the beautiful Fish river, there is plenty of space to enjoy the natural surrounds.
Riveroak is home to beautiful platypus, passing echidnas and unique water frontage, with trout to fish and places to swim and enjoy.
A truly unique and amazing experience. Located in O’Connell in the beautiful foothills to the Tarana valley with breathtaking views and experiences.
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Silky Oaks Flower Farm
8 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents30 acres · Oakdale, NSW
Silky Oaks is one of Australia’s largest private collections of Native
Australian plants. Set on 30 acres; there is 3 lakes, manicured gardens, a cut-flower plantation, rainforest, and orchard to wander.
Our Glamping Van's are Set direct on lakefront and our BYO camp spots are in the flower plantation.
Oakdale is a lovely rural area; you will pass cow paddocks, mountains and beautiful country vistas on your drive to the property. The area is a mix of houses, hobby farmers, homes on acreage, equestrian centres, produce growers and National Park.
There is a glorious look-out in the National Park overlooking the Warragamba dam. Some days it is swept with clouds; enveloping you into the majestic heavens. It’s an easy ten min drive away. There is local towns 15mins drive for eating out and getting coffee.
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The best camping near Kanangra-Boyd National Park guide
Overview
About
Kanangra-Boyd National Park beckons adventurers with its stunning sandstone cliffs, misty mountaintops, and lush forest trails. Just a stone's throw from Sydney, this World Heritage-listed haven offers exhilarating mountain biking, tranquil fishing spots along the Kowmung River, and serene campsites nestled amid snow gums at Boyd River.
Notable campgrounds
- Boyd River campground: A peaceful retreat surrounded by snow gums, perfect for a nature escape.
Tips for snagging a campsite
- Book early, especially during peak seasons, to secure your spot at Boyd River campground.
- Check the park's official website for the latest availability and reservation policies.
- Consider visiting during the off-peak season for better chances of getting a reservation.
- Explore nearby camping options if Boyd River campground is fully booked.
When to go
Spring and summer are ideal for exploring Kanangra-Boyd National Park, with comfortable temperatures for hiking and mountain biking. Winter offers a unique experience with the possibility of snow, but be prepared for cold weather. The park's diverse wildlife, including echidnas and lyrebirds, is most active during the warmer months.
Know before you go
- Always check for current alerts and weather conditions before your visit.
- Mobile reception is limited, so download the Emergency Plus app for safety.
- Pets are not permitted within the park to protect the native wildlife.
- Remember, NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
- Facilities include toilets, picnic tables, and barbecue facilities at Boyd River campground.
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