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Boyd River campground

Kanangra-Boyd National Park

Overview
Try camping beneath the snow gums at peaceful Boyd River campground, on the banks of Morong Creek.

Number of campsites 30

Camping type Tent, Camper trailer site, Caravan site, Camping beside my vehicle

Facilities Picnic tables, barbecue facilities, carpark, toilets

Please note This is a remote campground. Please make sure you arrive well-prepared.
Noise restrictions apply at this campground

Price Free.

Bookings Bookings are not available for this campground.

Set on the banks of Morong Creek, Boyd River campground offers a peaceful setting in an open forest. Tall snow gums
tower above and during early morning and late afternoon some of their inhabitants – sugar gliders, brush-tail possums and
tawny frogmouths – can be seen. Wombats, wallabies and kangaroos sometimes join you in the campground. There’s also
a recycled timber day hut on site to provide shelter, rain or shine.

Whether you want to go bushwalking, ride mountain bikes, have a keen interest in landscape photography, or are just eager
for a getaway, this is the perfect destination. The start of both the lookout and waterfall walks are nearby, and Boyd River
loop cycling trail starts in the carpark.

The closest town to the campsite is Oberon, and you can stock up on supplies there.

Local alerts
For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-
and-accommodation/campgrounds/boyd-river-campground/local-alerts

Operated by
Oberon office

 Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm.

 02 6336 1972

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 npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au

 38 Ross Street, Oberon NSW 2787

Park info
 in Kanangra-Boyd National Park in the Sydney and surrounds and Country NSW regions

 Kanangra-Boyd is always open, but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

 Park entry fees:

$8 per vehicle per day. The park has coin-operated pay and display machines - please bring correct coins.

Buy an annual pass (https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/kanangraboyd-national-park/visitor-

info#Fees-and-passes).

 Oberon office
02 6336 1972
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm.
38 Ross Street, Oberon NSW 2787
Email: npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au

 Blue Mountains Heritage Centre

02 4787 8877
Contact hours: 9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
End of Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath NSW 2785
Email: bluemountains.heritagecentre@environment.nsw.gov.au

Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Boyd River campground.

Getting there and parking

Boyd River campground is in the Kanangra Walls precinct of Kanangra-Boyd National Park. To get there:

From Oberon: Turn off the main street onto Ross Street at the National Australia Bank, then follow the signs to Jenolan
Caves and Kanangra-Boyd National Park. A 25-minute drive will take you to the park entrance. Follow this road to
Kanangra Walls carpark. Allow an hour to get from the entrance to the carpark.
From Jenolan Caves: Take the exit road to Edith up to the intersection with Kanangra Road. Turn left and continue
towards Kanangra Walls for 25km. Watch out for wombats on the road.

 Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the campground can become boggy when it rains.

Unsealed roads

 Vehicle access
2WD vehicles

 Weather restrictions
All weather

P Parking
Parking is available at Boyd River campground, including several designated disabled spots.

Best times to visit

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Kanangra-Boyd National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
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 Spring
A beautiful time of year to enjoy hiking and mountain biking; the temperature isn't too hot. The Kanangra Classic, a
weekend of outdoor adventure, takes place at Jensens Farm near Boyd River Campground in October. The event
includes mountain bike enduros, a social ride and an ultramarathon.

 Summer
Take the family camping in the mountains. This is best time of year for canyoning, as well as spotting some of the park's
wildlife including kangaroos, echidnas, wombats and lyrebirds.

 Winter
With cold temperatures during these months, including the possibility of snow, it's best to walk and mountain bike as part
of a day trip. You'll be rewarded with the yellow Kanangra wattle beginning to bloom in late winter.

Weather, temperature and rainfall

 Summer temperature  Winter temperature

Average Highest recorded Average Lowest recorded
10°C and 23°C 34.5°C -2ºC and 10ºC -10.1ºC

 Rainfall
Wettest month Driest month The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
June March 200.3mm

Facilities
Creek water is available at this campground – you’ll need to treat or boil it before drinking.
Firewood is not provided and may not be collected from this park. You’ll need to bring your own supply.

 Toilets
Non-flush toilets

 Picnic tables

 Barbecue facilities
Wood barbecues (bring your own firewood)

P Carpark

Maps and downloads

 Boyd River campground factsheet

Safety messages
 Bushwalking safety
If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips
before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

 Camping safety
Whether you're pitching your tent on the coast or up on the mountains, there are many things to consider when camping
in NSW national parks. Find out how to stay safe when camping.

 Fire safety
During periods of fire weather, the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service may declare a total fire ban for particular
NSW fire areas, or statewide. Learn more about total fire bans and fire safety.

Mobile safety
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Dial
 Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency + app before you visit, it helps emergency services
locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need
mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

 River and lake safety

The aquatic environment around rivers, lakes and lagoons can be unpredictable. If you're visiting these areas, take note
of these river and lake safety tips.

Accessibility
 Disability access level - easy
This area is fully wheelchair accessible.

Prohibited


 Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks
allow dog walking and see the OEH pets in parks policy for more information.


 Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

Nearby towns
Jenolan Caves (13 km)

Scientists from the CSIRO (Commonwealth Science and Industrial Resource Organisation) estimate that the limestone at
the Jenolan Caves dates back at least 340 million years.

Katoomba (6 km)

Katoomba is at the heart of most of the stunning natural attractions that make up the Blue Mountains National Park. You
can admire deep valleys, sandstone plateaus, waterfalls and native animals from the many walking trails and lookouts near
Katoomba.

www.visitnsw.com

Lithgow (22 km)

Hassans Walls Lookout, near Lithgow, is the highest in the Blue Mountains. Admire Mt Wilson, Mt York, Mt Tarana and Mt
Blaxland as well as the pretty Hartley Valley below. To the south are the Kanimbla and Megalong valley and Mt Bindo. While
there, go for a walk or ride around the lookout.

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Learn more
Boyd River campground is in Kanangra-Boyd National Park. Here are just some of the reasons why this park is special:

Action adventure

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Hardcore hiker? Mad for mountain biking? There's something for whatever level of adventure you desire. Fire trails that
wind throughout the park can be explored by 4WD or bicycle. For those who are handy with a map and compass, there's
plenty of opportunity for self-reliant bushwalking. There are also marked trails that take in the captivating landscape which
are even suitable for the kids. You might even want to throw in a line at Kowmung River to see if you can hook a trout.

 Boyd River loop Take the easy route to peaceful cycling on Boyd River loop, a 21km journey that follows fire
trails and roads in Kanangra-Boyd National Park.

 Kanangra-Boyd lookout You can see for miles at Kanangra-Boyd lookout, an easily accessible viewpoint
overlooking Kanangra Walls and Mount Cloudmaker.

 Mount Emperor loop A scenic 12.5km ride across the Boyd Plateau, Mount Emperor loop gives mountain bike
riders the opportunity to explore some of the lesser-known corners Kanangra-Boyd National Park.

Amazing formations

You can see many unique formations in Kanangra-Boyd National Park, including Thurat Spires, Kanangra Walls, Mount
Colong, and waterfall systems - Kalang, Kanangara and Morong. The park also features a series of karst landforms that can
be explored by those with caving experience.

 Kanangra-Boyd lookout You can see for miles at Kanangra-Boyd lookout, an easily accessible viewpoint
overlooking Kanangra Walls and Mount Cloudmaker.

 Waterfall walk Waterfall walk in Kanangra-Boyd National Park offers marvellous views of the cascading water at
Kanangra and Kalang Falls.

Preserving nature for future generations

There was a time when Kanangra-Boyd was in danger from logging and the extraction of lime. That all changed after a five-
year conservation effort resulted in it being declared part of Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area in 1972.

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Wonderful wilderness

High plateaus and sheltered slopes mean Kanangra-Boyd has a diverse range of plantlife, some of it unique to the national
park. Heath and mallee dominate the areas exposed to wind and weather, while tall snow gum forests can also be found in
the park. Look for the yellow Kanangra wattle that grows only on the rivers - it flowers from early spring to late winter. The
wildlife population is extensive too. Keep your eyes peeled for red-necked wallabies, which thrive in this area. Honeyeaters,
wrens and fruit-eating pigeons are just some of the 195 species of birds that can be spotted in the park on a daily basis.

 Kanangra-Boyd lookout You can see for miles at Kanangra-Boyd lookout, an easily accessible viewpoint
overlooking Kanangra Walls and Mount Cloudmaker.

 Waterfall walk Waterfall walk in Kanangra-Boyd National Park offers marvellous views of the cascading water at
Kanangra and Kalang Falls.

Education resources (1)

 What is a national park?, Stage 2 (Years 3-4), HSIE

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