Chifley Dam in Bathurst, NSW — photo 1

Chifley Dam

Bathurst, NSW
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingTent SiteDrinking WaterCaravansFishing SpotBoat RampToiletsPets WelcomeBBQ

About this campsite

Camping area near Bathurst, NSW.

Camping area near Bathurst, NSW. Suits caravans, tents, big rigs. Facilities: toilets, drinking water, bbq, picnic tables. Nearby: fishing, boat ramp. Pets allowed.

What this place offers

Amenities

Drinking Water
Toilets

Activities

Fishing Spot
Boat Ramp

Accommodation Types

Tent Site
Caravans

Facilities

Picnic Tables
BBQ

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Location

Chifley Dam•Bathurst, NSW, 2795

Common questions about Chifley Dam

Is Chifley Dam free to camp at?

We have Chifley Dam in Bathurst, NSW recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.

What facilities does Chifley Dam have?

Chifley Dam has tent site, drinking water, caravans, fishing spot, picnic tables and boat ramp. That is the short list; 9 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 Chifley Dam?

The record for Chifley Dam lists "Pets Welcome", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.

Can you book Chifley Dam online?

We hold no online booking link for Chifley Dam, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season. If a managing authority takes bookings by phone, their number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Chifley Dam?

Chifley Dam sits in Bathurst, 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 Chifley Dam

Facilities recorded for Chifley Dam
FacilityOn site
Tent SiteYes
Drinking WaterYes
CaravansYes
Fishing SpotYes
Picnic TablesYes
Boat RampYes
ToiletsYes
Pets WelcomeYes
BBQYes

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Bathurst, NSW 2795

Chifley Dam

Free · no booking needed