Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Bents Basin State Conservation Area adventure.
Bents Basin is a waterhole paradise with rich Aboriginal history—all close to Sydney.
Set on the far outskirts of Sydney in New South Wales, Bents Basin is home to a spacious campground for you to set up for the weekend. Area highlights include bushland hiking up a steep escarpment to Caleys lookout, as well as a deep waterhole to float around on lilos. To the Traditional Owners of Bents Basin State Conservation Area, the Gundungurra, Dharawal, and Darug people, the waterhole is known as 'Gulguer.' In both Aboriginal history and settler history, the area has been an important trading and resting place, respectively. While you're there, keep an eye out for the rare Camden white gums, the beautiful and critically endangered regent honeyeater, and the glossy black cockatoo.
The only official camping spot in the park, Bents Basin Campground is a grassy and spacious area with access to toilets, showers, and barbecues, plus supplied drinking water and electricity.
Bents Basin State Conservation Area is gorgeous year-round. In winter you will need a good jacket, but on the whole, weather in the Sydney area is enjoyable throughout the entire year. Summer is perhaps the best time to visit, especially if you’re keen on swimming, fishing, and floating around on your lilo. But remember, summer is also the busiest time of year, so plan accordingly and expect larger crowds.