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Paddys River Dam Campsite

Snowy Mountains
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingTent Site

About this campsite

Free camping at Paddys River Dam in Bago State Forest near Tumbarumba. Tent sites, toilets, barbecues, dog-friendly. No bookings required for this scenic bush location.

Paddys River Dam Campsite sits within Bago State Forest on the Bago Plateau, surrounded by alpine ash forests near Tumbarumba. This free camping area provides tent sites alongside a small dam, with basic facilities including pit toilets, barbecues, a sheltered picnic area with fireplaces, and car parking. The site accommodates caravans and camper trailers, and dogs are permitted. Access is via Back Creek Road and connecting forest roads from Tumbarumba. No bookings are required for this peaceful bush camping location managed by Forestry Corporation of NSW.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Tent Site
Free Camping

Location

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY🌨️
4° / 0°
💧 100%
THU☁️
6° / -1°
FRI☀️
10° / 0°
SAT☀️
9° / -1°
SUN☁️
9° / 0°
💧 6%

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No booking needed — first come, first served

Free campsite — no booking needed, sites are first come, first served.

$0 camping — no fees at this site
Sites are first come, first served — arrive early on holidays
Check the weather & fire outlook below before you go
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Fire Danger
Today
4°·93%·22km/h
No Rating
Tomorrow
6°·58%·11km/h
No Rating
Fri
10°·43%·6km/h
No Rating
Estimated from forecast conditionsCFA Victoria

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Paddys River Dam Campsite

Free · no booking needed