Euroka Campground
Grassy clearings ringed by tall gums near the Nepean River, where kangaroos graze between the tents at dusk. The closest national park camping to Sydney.
Blue Mountains camping and campgrounds
National park campgrounds from Glenbrook to Kanangra, with location maps, facilities, fees and how to get to each one.
Camping in the Blue Mountains national parks is simple and cheap, and almost always needs a booking. Most campgrounds have toilets and not much else: bring your own water and take your rubbish out.
Facilities and fees below are as published by NSW National Parks. Book through the NPWS link on each page.
Murphys Glen Campground
A small, shaded campground under giant turpentines and blue gums in a sheltered gully south of Woodford.
Ingar Campground
A walk-in or ride-in campground beside a small dam and creek on the Kings Tableland - peaceful because you cannot drive to it.
Acacia Flat Campground
A walk-in bush campground on the floor of the Grose Valley, a few minutes from Blue Gum Forest.
Dunphys Campground
Open, grassy camping at the far end of the Megalong Valley, looking up at the Wild Dog Mountains.
Boyd River Campground
High-country camping among snow gums beside the Boyd River, the base for Kanangra Walls.
Dingo Dell Campground
A remote 4WD-access campground on the Kowmung River side of Kanangra-Boyd National Park.
Newnes Campground
Riverside camping beneath the cliffs of the Wolgan Valley, beside the ruins of the Newnes shale oil works.
Deep Pass Campground
A walk-in campground in a grassy clearing surrounded by pagodas and slot canyons on the Newnes Plateau.
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Common questions
Do I need to book campsites in the Blue Mountains?
Yes. All NPWS campgrounds require an online booking, including the free ones, which carry a small booking fee.
Can I camp for free in the Blue Mountains?
Several NPWS campgrounds have no camping fee, only a booking fee, including Murphys Glen and Ingar.
Which campgrounds can I drive to in a 2WD?
Euroka and Boyd River are reached on unsealed roads suitable for 2WD in dry weather. Check each page for current access.