Newnes campground
No vehicle access! It's a long, roughly 10km walk to reach Newnes campground. The campground is walk-in only because Wolgan Road has collapsed and there's a landslip risk at Wolgan Gap. Wolgan Road was the only vehicle access into the valley and is managed by Lithgow Council.
Features
Popular
Popular
Activities
Type
For Kids
Ownership
Access
Other
Upgrade your camping experience
-
NRMA Bathurst Panorama Holiday Park
6 RatingsDrinking Water
Powered sites
Showers
39.3 km's away
$32 -
Del Rio Riverside Resort
15 RatingsDrinking Water
Powered sites
Showers
45 km's away
$55 -
Ingenia Holidays Nepean River
3 RatingsDrinking Water
Powered sites
Showers
46.8 km's away
$55 -
Gateway Lifestyle Nepean Shores
0 Ratings47.5 km's away
$165 -
Ingenia Holidays Avina
3 RatingsDrinking Water
Powered sites
48.6 km's away
$57
32 Reviews

I went there on Friday (a day before Australia Day), so it was full with campers. Very relaxing and close to nature. I highly recommend this campsite for all it has to offer. You can choose to sit bac... Read more
Absolutely stunning. It’s a must go! Spent the morning doing the glow worm walk and the afternoon drinking beers in the river.

Pit toilets only. Large flat camping area suitable for caravans, camping next to your car. If you have a 4wd you can cross the river and access more camping areas. Great clean river to sit in with a c... Read more
Beautiful primitive campground with drop toilets and campfires. Stunning scenic backgrounds and a great base for 4wd trails
Top Questions
How busy does this camp site get over easter?
Hi, are there designated fire spots or can we set up fires anywhere?

Hi, is this campsite suitable for caravans as well as camper trailers?
Yes, could even access in a 2wd by Brooke M.
Can we do campfire ??
You can usually but there might be a fire ban when you go. Make sure to check before you plan your trip. I’d also bring my own firewood as the shop doesn’t always stock it. by Casey F.
I plan go tomorrow :( by Lucy L.
Thanks your information. I will check before I go. :) by Lucy L.
Have a great trip. It’s a lovely spot 👍🏻 by Casey F.
Is there any access to water here?
No, you must bring your own. Have fun! by Mike W.
Thanks bud by Anthony N.
If they’ve had the recent rains the creek will have water by Ben H.
Location
Wolgan Rd,
Newnes NSW 2790
/150.238657,-33.174424,9,0/300x200?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYWlyY2FtcGF1IiwiYSI6ImNqdTg0aXZzNTIxYzEzeW9iN25xaG51eWQifQ.erq2STwV0mFKkODqqk7gPg&attribution=false)
Details
- Listing type
- Campsite
- No. of sites
- 80
- Allotted Site
- Yes
- Management
- National Parks
- Website
- Visit
Average temperature
Closest
Wallerawang
38.41 kmChargefox (standard)
85.11 kmKookaburra Beach
145.49 kmBradley's Beach
204.06 kmRelated lists
-
10 campgrounds with toilets and rainwater near Mount Wilson, NSW
Many campers consider rainwater and toilets a bare minimum at campgrounds and luckily Australia is full of those. Here are 10 campgrounds we found near Mount Wilson, NSW which have toilets and rainwater. No need to bring a shovel this time (although do bring toilet paper - campgrounds aren't always stocked).
-
Top 10 National Park campgrounds near Rylstone, NSW
Australia has some of the most beautiful national parks in the world. Here are our favourite 10 national park campgrounds near Rylstone, NSW.
-
10 fantastic campgrounds with swimming near Blackmans Flat, NSW
Like swimming? We've collected a list of 10 fantastic campgrounds with swimming near Blackmans Flat, NSW for this summer.
- The top 10 coldest campsites in QLD for March
Nearby locations
Nearby campsites
-
Newnes (Over River) Campground
Newnes Ruins Rd, Newnes, New South Wales
-
Glen Davis Campground
Warrool Street Glen Davis NSW 2846
-
Coorongooba campground
Glen Davis NSW 2846
-
Off Road Quarry
Glowworm Tunnel Rd, Newnes Plateau, New South Wales
-
Dalli's Campground
1570 Glen Davis Road, Capertee, NSW, 2846
-
Glow Worm Camping Area
Glowworm Tunnel Rd, Newnes Plateau, New South Wales
Upgrade your camping experience
-
NRMA Bathurst Panorama Holiday Park
6 RatingsDrinking Water
Powered sites
Showers
39.3 km's away
$32 -
Del Rio Riverside Resort
15 RatingsDrinking Water
Powered sites
Showers
45 km's away
$55 -
Ingenia Holidays Nepean River
3 RatingsDrinking Water
Powered sites
Showers
46.8 km's away
$55 -
Gateway Lifestyle Nepean Shores
0 Ratings47.5 km's away
$165 -
Ingenia Holidays Avina
3 RatingsDrinking Water
Powered sites
48.6 km's away
$57