Sheba Dams Reserve Camping Area in Hanging Rock, NSW — photo 1

Sheba Dams Reserve Camping Area

Hanging Rock, NSW
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingToiletsFire PlaceCaravansPets WelcomeFishing SpotSwimmingTent SiteAccessible

About this campsite

Add a bit of adventure to your camping trip at Sheba Dams Reserve Camping Area. Unwind as you fish or feed the ducks, take a refreshing swim or try your luck gold fossicking. Enjoy scenic views over Nundle, while residing in serene and peaceful surroundings. It's a camper's paradise with large grassy areas shaded by mighty eucalypt trees, offering room for motor homes and vans. As an off-the-grid site, remember to be self-sufficient - with the nearest supplies a short trip to Nundle. The site is enjoyable all-year-round, with cool swimming spots in summer, and even snow during winter.

Sheba Dams Reserve Camping Area, situated just 3km south of Hanging Rock on Barrys Road, is a free campground equipped for an enriching outdoors experience. Nestled amidst lush greenery and shaded by towering eucalypt trees, it offers the perfect backdrop for tranquil camping. Go back to basics with ample room for motor homes and vans, provided you're fully self-contained. The area offers a fusion of adventure and serenity; you can sit back and feed the ducks, go for a swim, or even try your hand at gold fossicking in the location built as a gold sluicing facility during the 19th-century gold rush days. However, please note that all supplies must be brought along, with the closest shopping facility being Nundle, a short 10-15 minute trip away. Enjoy a swim in the summer, but be aware that winters can be cold and could experience snowfall. The camping area allows you to enjoy breathtaking views over Nundle while soaking in the peaceful ambiance. With clean drop toilets for your convenience, the Sheba Dams Reserve Camping Area is worth a visit for a couple of days to truly unwind and connect with nature.

How to Get There

STEEP CLIMB to top from Nundle.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Activities

Fishing
Fishing Spot
Swimming

Accommodation Types

Camping Area
Caravans
Free Camping
Tent Site

Facilities

Picnic Tables
Shade

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome
Accessible

Other Features

Bin
Free Overnight Camp
Photo Opportunity
Weak mobile phone signal
Campgrounds
Fossicking Site
Fire Place
BYO firewood & drinking water
Walking
Canoeing Kayaking
Unknown feature
Misty mountain setting in the Nundle area.
swimming and photography
Long Rig
Bird Watching
Mobile Phone Coverage

Location

Sheba Dams Reserve Camping AreaBarrys Road, Hanging Rock, NSW, 2340

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Barrys Road

Hanging Rock, NSW 2340

Sheba Dams Reserve Camping Area

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