Apsley Gorge Campground in Walcha, NSW — photo 1

Apsley Gorge Campground

Walcha, NSW
At a glance
CampgroundToiletsNo PetsFire PlaceCaravansDrinking WaterAccessibleTent SiteBBQ

About this campsite

Apsley Gorge Campground is conveniently located a short drive from main road within Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. It offers spotless flushing toilets, facilitated by an honesty payment system. From the campground, visitors can easily access the walking trail leading to the stunning falls. The campground is also accessible by a sealed road, ensuring easy reach.

Apsley Gorge Campground is a unique site, situated just a short distance from the main road. Nestled within the magnificent Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, it offers top-notch facilities including clean, accessible flushing toilets. This destination embodies honesty by using an honor-based payment system. But the premium features don't end there. Right from the campgrounds, you're just an easy stroll away from the enchanting falls. If you're looking for a combination of comfort, convenience, and breathtaking natural sights, Apsley Gorge Campground can provide an unforgettable experience.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets
Drinking Water

Accommodation Types

Campground
Caravans
Tent Site

Facilities

Picnic Tables
Shade
BBQ

Fees

Camping Fee

Rules & Accessibility

No Pets
Accessible

Other Features

Photo Opportunity
Information
No Generators
Gas and wood BBQs
Fire Place
Unknown feature
Honesty payment system.
National Park
Walking
Bin
Information Board
Flushing toilets

Location

Apsley Gorge Campground•Oxley Highway, Walcha, NSW, 2354

Weather Forecast

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19° / 11°
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Common questions about Apsley Gorge Campground

What facilities does Apsley Gorge Campground have?

Apsley Gorge Campground has photo opportunity, information, picnic tables, toilets, camping fee and gas and wood bbqs. That is the short list; 20 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.

Are dogs allowed at Apsley Gorge Campground?

No. The record for Apsley Gorge Campground lists "No Pets", so dogs are not allowed here. That is common in national parks and conservation reserves, where the rule protects wildlife and other campers. If the dog is coming with you, look at the nearby sites on this page and check their rules before you drive out.

Can you book Apsley Gorge Campground online?

We hold no online booking link for Apsley Gorge Campground, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Apsley Gorge Campground?

Apsley Gorge Campground sits in Walcha, NSW. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Apsley Gorge Campground

Facilities recorded for Apsley Gorge Campground
FacilityOn site
Photo OpportunityYes
InformationYes
Picnic TablesYes
No GeneratorsYes
ToiletsYes
No PetsYes
Camping FeeYes
Gas and wood BBQsYes
Fire PlaceYes
ShadeYes
CampgroundYes
Yes
Honesty payment system.Yes
CaravansYes
Drinking WaterYes
AccessibleYes
Tent SiteYes
National ParkYes
BBQYes
WalkingYes
BinYes
Information BoardYes
Flushing toiletsYes

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17°·86%·24km/h
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19°·80%·27km/h
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19°·39%·17km/h
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Oxley Highway

Walcha, NSW 2354

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Apsley Gorge Campground