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Acacia Flat Campground

Acacia Flat Campground

A walk-in bush campground on the floor of the Grose Valley, a few minutes from Blue Gum Forest.

  • DifficultyGrade 4 of 5
  • Sites30
  • Nearest townBlackheath
Photo: Sardaka, CC BY-SA 3.0
Check before you goTracks, roads and campgrounds in the Mountains close for weather, fire and repairs. See current alerts on the official NSW National Parks page for Acacia Flat Campground.

About this campground

Location map

Location: -33.61529, 150.35334

Take this map offline

Phone reception drops out across most of the Mountains. Save the location before you leave town.

GPX file KML (Google Earth)
GPX opens in Gaia GPS, AllTrails, Organic Maps, Garmin and most navigation apps and shows your live position on the route with no signal. How to use offline maps.

How to get there

Walk in only. The shortest route is the steep track from Perrys Lookdown, at the end of Hat Hill Road, Blackheath.

Facilities, fees and booking

Sites
30
Camping type
Tent, Remote/backpack camping
Facilities
Toilets, unpowered sites, unmarked sites
Bring
Drinking water, cooking water, food supplies, clothes for all weather conditions, personal locator beacon
Fees
There are no camping fees at this campground but a $6 booking fee applies.

Check availability and book on NPWS

Facilities and fees as published by NSW National Parks, checked November 2026. Bookings are required for NPWS campgrounds.

Good to know

  • Carry everything in and all rubbish out.
  • Treat creek water before drinking.

Common questions

How hard is Acacia Flat Campground?

It is rated Grade 4 on the Australian Walking Track Grading System: bushwalking experience recommended: long, rough or very steep sections.

Where is Acacia Flat Campground?

Walk in only. The shortest route is the steep track from Perrys Lookdown, at the end of Hat Hill Road, Blackheath. GPS: -33.61529, 150.35334.

Can I take my dog to Acacia Flat Campground?

No. Dogs and other pets are not permitted in NSW national parks, including on leads or in vehicles.

Is there phone reception at Acacia Flat Campground?

Do not rely on it. Download the GPX file or save this page offline before you leave Blackheath.

Sources: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (distance, time, grade, coordinates, facilities). Last checked Thursday 12 November 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

Photo: Sardaka, CC BY-SA 3.0.