The best camping near Tantangara Dam
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Bahwidgee on Tumut River
139 sites · RVs, Tents150 acres · Bombowlee, NSW
Located on the stunning Tumut River, where cool groves of black wattle line the riverbank, offering shade, privacy, and comfort. Here you have clear Snowy River water at your doorstep. It's so fresh we drink it!
Each camping site is by the river, prime position for fishing, canoeing, and swimming. Based on availability, you are welcome to choose your spot on arrival. All options are grassed and level.
You will have access to a pit toilet, otherwise, please BYO facilities. Small campfires are welcome in the fire pits provided, or BYO firepit (permitting there are no restrictions in place at the time). Firewood can be purchased at the time of booking.
We're pet-friendly, so you're welcome to bring your four-legged friends along! Please note, however, that we are a working farm and as such farm activities are going on, and we have resident animals, so please keep your pets under control at all times.
Also, please ensure kids are supervised at all times, particularly around the river. Lifejackets are recommended.
During your time here, visit the local farm gates in Tumut, Batlow, Tumbarumba, and Adelong for their delicious high-country produce. There are also some beautiful swimming spots and walks to discover in the region, as well as good facilities in town, including the local swimming pool and shopping centre. Enjoy a local brew and bite to eat at the Tumut brewery. Bahwidgee is just 3km from the Tumut town centre - so close you could ride in, or even walk.
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Harros Hill, Jindabyne
10 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Jindabyne, NSW
We have 40 beautiful acres on The Snowy River Way in Jindabyne with several large, private sites on offer. Our property is on a beautiful hill with a dam midway up if you’re looking for a nice walk. Do a loop around the property for spectacular views.
The sites at the bottom of the property closest to the road have easy access and more protection in windy weather, but if you have a 4WD and are wanting to sit and enjoy the 360 degree rural views then head up the hill. All of the sites are large and private from one another and from our house and neighbours. Groups are welcome to have their own spot together and each site has a fire pit in place.
We can supply firewood, kindling and fire starters for a small fee or you can BYO. Strictly no foraging for wood from the property please. There’s also no power hookups, taps or toilets.... so it's fully self-sufficient camping.
We are only 10 minutes from Lake Jindabyne – turn left to head up to the mountains (a further 30 minutes to Thredbo or Perisher) or right to explore Jindabyne township and its boutiques, breweries, cafes and cinema. Stop in at The Station Resort on the way back from the mountains, just five minutes away for a nice feed and game of pool (during winter).
Come and enjoy the beautiful outlook and natural wildlife. Rest and recuperate in peace and privacy or get out and about to enjoy all that the Snowy Mountains has to offer. Whether you’re interested in snow sports, water sports, biking, hiking, yoga or reading – adventure and relaxation awaits!
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Jacarry Rocks
4 sites · RVs50 acres · Jindabyne, NSW
Nestled on the gentle, rolling hills of The Snowy River Way, tucked away from the road, and only a short drive from town, it feels miles from anywhere.
Our place is set amongst an abundance of beautiful, old Candlebark trees, granite boulders, native grasses and shrubs. The trees with their sculptural trunks and hollows provide homes and nests for many native birds and eagles.
Our property has 500m of Mowamba River frontage where platypus and trout abound. Kangaroos, wallabies and fallow deer wander down at dusk to nibble on the grasses and sheep can be seen grazing on the hillside of a neighbouring farm.
Guests are able to enjoy glorious sunrises and sunsets, from an elevated, yet private position taking in the natural beauty. A perfect base for your skiing/ snowboarding, mountain biking, fishing or hiking holiday!
* Important. Please note our sites are for caravans and motorhomes only. This is non-negotiable. No sub-letting allowed. We do not cater for tents, camper trailers, swags or sleeping pods! Your caravan or motorhome must have it's own toilet. Thank you *
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Bimbimbi River Camp
10 sites · RVs, Tents200 acres · VIC
All sites at Bimbimbi River Camp, except The Old Pump Hole, are now closed for the winter months. We re-open on September 1. The Old Pump Hole is set well above the river flats, overlooking them, so is drier and more accessible during the winter months.
Bimbimbi has 3km of access to the Murray River at its clear, free-flowing beginning, with views of Snowy Mountains. This is our piece of paradise that we love and we are happy to share it with others.
We have 5 camping locations, all with access to the river, but set back from the crown land that borders the river banks.
Each of them is for a single group only. Some of them are big enough to accommodate a lot of people. The number of cars is usually not an issue.
The Big Bend is the most open camping site suitable for larger groups. Access to the river for swimming is good. This site is accessible to 2-wheel drive vehicles.
The Fishing Hole is our most remote location, accessible during the summer by high clearance 2-wheel drive vehicles but 4-wheel drive is highly recommended. There is good access to the river here for swimming. This site is clothing optional. You are basically on your own in a remote place. Wear whatever you like, including nothing at all.
River Red Gums is a single campsite, also remote and primitive, accessible by high clearance 2-wheel drive vehicles during dry weather. Again, 4 wheel drive is recommended. Access to the river is easy and the bank slopes gently down making it a great place for swimming. This site is also clothing optional.
The Old Pump Hole is upstream of all the other camp sites. It is the easiest to access. Most vehicles will get to this site.
The bank here is steeper so swimming is not as easy. However, always improvising, campers at this location jump in here with their li-los, inner tubes and other flotation devices and float down to The Big Bend, get out and then come back and do it again. This is an area set on a small hill overlooking the river, as shown in the photos.
The Willows, our newest site, is between The Big Bed and River Red Gums, set under the shade of some willows a few metres from the river bank. The bank here is also steep, but again, campers can hop into the river here and float down to River Red Gums, or walk either to River Red Gums or The Big Bend for swimming. The Willows is also clothing optional.
The campsites are well spaced out, with a minimum of 200 metres between the nearest two locations. In fact, it either impossible or very difficult to see anyone else at the other camp sites from your own camp site.
Each camp site is accessible via its own track, so you won't have other vehicles driving past your camp site. We have a Leave No Trace policy, please take all rubbish with you. (This also means not throwing bottles, cans, bottle tops, aluminium foil and other non-biodegradable items into the camp fire.) Dogs are allowed, but please keep them under control, particularly if near cattle. Campfires are allowed only in braziers provided, when fire bans are not in place. You can gather your own firewood or purchase firewood from us (see "Extras"). Please arrive before dark if you haven't been here before. It is difficult to understand a new camp site in the dark. We provide a toilet at each location, for your convenience and the cleanliness of the camp site in general. Nothing but your human deposit and toilet paper in the toilet please. No disposable wipes, nappies etc. Please put these in your trash. Also, bring your drone but use it only over locations that are not occupied.
We have canoes for rental and seasonal produce is available from the garden. And, again, wood for purchase if you don't want to gather your own. Please see "Extras"
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High Country Camping
10 sites · RVs, Tents187 acres · Rocky Plain, NSW
Our place is 187 acres of natural Snowy Mountains. There are two dams, natural ground springs and plenty of species of gumtrees. It is home to native animals big and small and many natural features and views.
Close by you can enjoy the Eucumbene dam 10 minutes to the North with great Trout fishing and Jindabyne 25 minutes to the South. Kosciousko National Park is located to the West with several access points.
Sitting at an elevation of 1270m above sea level it gets blanketed in snow in winter and beautiful sun in summer.
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Michelago Farm Camping
8 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents12 acres · Michelago, NSW
Large open paddock with easy access from Monaro Highway, great for camping with amazing views of the mountains.
The access road is dirt road. Ok for caravans.
Dog friendly (must be well behaved around our animals and not chase them). We have Alpacas in our camping paddocks so your dog must be kept under control at all times.
We have a composting toilet available for campers to use.
Mobile phone reception in the area is around 3-4 bars 4G on Optus and 3-4 bars 3G on Telstra.
Please bring your own wood for camp fires or you can purchase a barrow of bush wood from us in the extras. We prefer you not to collect your own wood (other than starter sticks/branches) as we are trying to maintain logs, branches, ground cover on the ground for native birds, lizards, etc.
Private outdoor yoga sessions are available if booked in advance or you can book into the local classes on Thursday nights.
All camp fees are being used to rehabilitate our property with plants that are native to our area and restore the land.
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Galaxy Gums Bush Camp
2 sites · RVs, Tents144 acres · Avonside, NSW
Beautiful and peaceful bush land on a hill, situated in the Snowy region, our 144 acres of land have amazing views over the Snowy Mountains.
At just 20 min to town and 40 min to the mountains resorts we are just close enough for everything while still feeling isolated from the crowd.
Our Bush Land is full of wildlife to observe and share the space with, you can go explore the area and maybe discover the Devil’s Hole Creek which pass through our property, or simply sit back and enjoy the view and don’t forget to look up and watch the stars they are amazing!
The area have almost everything you can think of, boating on the lake, fishing trouts & salmon on the lake or nearby rivers, paddling, horse riding, mountains biking, skiing/snowboarding, cross country skiing, climbing, hiking, perfect for sport and nature lovers.
Pets are welcome but must be leashed due to neighbouring farmland. Pet sitting can also be arranged with us.
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Thowgla Hall and Recreation Reserve
15 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Thowgla Valley, VIC
* WE ARE NOW FULLY BOOKED FOR THE MAN FROM SNOWY RIVER BUSH FESTIVAL*
The Thowgla Hall is a community-run hall in the heart of the beautiful Thowgla Valley. Only 5km from Corryong, its location is the perfect quiet camping spot to get away from the crowds in town during the Man From Snowy River Festival. We are also conveniently located very close to the reenactment site, so you can get up there early to grab the best seats.
The Man From Snowy River Festival runs from Thursday 13th April to Sunday 16th April 2023. You are welcome to camp with us from Monday 10th April and beyond the festival dates if required.
Camping is also open for the Easter long weekend, enjoy everyting the Upper Murray has to offer.
The camping area is located in a beautiful, level paddock behind the hall, with a huge amount of space, scattered gumtrees, and stunning views.
You will have full use of our newly renovated full kitchen, toilets, baby change table, and hot showers. You're also welcome to use our picnic area and fire pit!
Please note, we allow one vehicle per site. If you are two groups traveling together (two caravans, two campers etc) we ask that you please make two separate bookings. Only one 'set up' is permitted per site.
We also have a two-night minimum stay requirement.
Well-behaved four-legged friends are welcome, please keep them within your site and clean up any little messes they may do :).
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Belaxed Farm
5 sites · RVs, Tents62 acres · Berridale, NSW
Escape to the serene beauty of our property in Berridale, where 62.5 acres of natural wonder await your exploration. Nestled amidst picturesque landscapes, our site offers four spacious areas perfect for caravans, campers, or traditional camping setups.
Immerse yourself in the tranquil ambiance of the Australian countryside, where kangaroos, wombats, and friendly farm animals roam freely. Spend your days revelling in the breathtaking views from our scenic vantage points, or unwind in the evenings by our firepit, sharing stories and stargazing under the vast expanse of the night sky.
Adventure beckons just beyond our doorstep, with opportunities for skiing, mountain biking, kayaking, and indulging in the finest local wines and spirits. Located just an 8-minute drive from Berridale, 15 minutes to Dalgety, 25 minutes to Jindabyne, and 50 minutes to the snow resorts, our property provides easy access to the region's attractions.
We've mowed four loop tracks for easy access to each site, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for our guests. Each site is private, offering a tranquil retreat for relaxation and connection with nature. If you are traveling in a group of up to 4 vans, you can easily be accommodated within a site (except Windy Roo Ridge, which can accommodate up to 2 vans only).
Just before your arrival, you will receive a digital guidebook that outlines everything you need for your trip, including directions, our local dining recommendations, activities in the region, and so much more. Please note, guests must be self-sufficient as our only amenity is the firepit. Whether you seek adrenaline-fueled thrills or peaceful moments of reflection, our property promises an idyllic Australian getaway for all who seek it. We eagerly await the opportunity to host you and share the magic of our slice of paradise!
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Ghostwood
2 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Moonbah, NSW
Our property is located a few short minutes' drive from the township of Jindabyne. Over the road you are can visit the Station Resort and enjoy their bar and restaurant, as well as the bands and entertainment they feature regularly. Perisher ski resort is just 40 minutes away, Thredbo ski resort is a quick 25 minutes away so pack your skis and snowboards during winter, or bring your mountain bike during summer.
You need to be a self-contained camper with your own camping toilet/shower. There is access to drinking water, a picnic table and rubbish facilities.
There is an outdoor fireplace for your use, you will need to provide your own firewood. For high country fly fishing enthusiasts, there are Blue Ribbon Trout Fishing streams 2km away.
The campsite is 2WD accessible, and we ask that you reverse in your caravan, campervan or motorhome. Your vehicle will require some leveling.
Friendly owners on site. We are pet friendly (dogs must be on leads please). The supermarket and shopping centre is 5km away for all your adventure gear and supply needs.
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The Conscious Crop
1 site · RV, Tent30 acres · Jindabyne, NSW
The Conscious Crop is a working market garden and regenerative agriculture farm just outside Jindabyne in the Snowy Mountains of New south Wales. We collect organic waste from town, make our own compost and grow vegetables and flowers for the local community. Seven miles from the town of Jindabyne and close to Kosciuszko National Park and Thredbo and Perisher ski resorts, the region is perfect for an active get away.
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Little River Mountains
9 sites · RVs, Tents30 acres · Tumut, NSW
We are located a short drive from Tumut in the Snowy Mountains region.
Pitch your tent or RV overlooking the gorgeous mountains. We are half a kilometre from the main road behind locked gates, and just 10 minutes from town for all your supply needs.
There are plenty of scenic walks and fishing spots nearby, at camp you can enjoy complete privacy.
There is a shower and toilet available which is separate from the main residence. There is also bar fridge, large chest freezer, jug, toaster, and microwave available, We are on tank water and can offer drinking water. We ask that you are conservative with your water use, and we encourage you to bring your own.
Enjoy waking up to the tranquil sounds of wildlife of all sorts, (not having to hear any traffic being 500meters off the main road). plus the views of the kangaroos in the mornings is pleasant too!
The campsite is accessible by 2WD and we can accommodate all types of camping vehicles. You will need to level your vehicle depending on which site you choose.
Your pet is welcome to join you.
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The best camping near Tantangara Dam guide
Overview
About
Located at the end of the Snowy Mountains Highway and surrounded by breathtaking views, Tantangara Dam is a great place to visit for hiking and water sports. The dam itself boasts a serene panorama of the surrounding mountains and meadows, and trails surrounding the reservoir offer hours of entertainment and frequent wildlife sightings.
An easily accessible escape with a remote feel, Tantangara Dam is the perfect place to camp for those near Canberra. Spend the day exploring the many trails and wind down on any of the many beaches that line the water's edge.
Nearby attractions
- Visit the “Gateway to The Snowy”, Tumut, which borders the stunning Snowy Mountains.
- Discover the natural beauty of our capital, Canberra.
- The largest National Park in New South Wales, Kosciuszko National Park runs along the spine of the Great Dividing Range.
- Blowering Dam is perfect for campers looking to water ski, jet ski, sail, canoe, or just go for a relaxing swim.
- In the Australian Capital Territory, Namadgi National Park is just a short drive from Canberra.
- Tantangara Dam
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