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Rocky Plain Camping Ground
Kosciuszko National Park 15 Campsites


General info


Getting there
The campsite is accessible by all weather unsealed roads suitable for 2wd vehicles
331.1 km SW of Sydney
GPS: Latitude 35° 53′ 30.12"S Longitude 148° 32′ 29.76"E (-35.89170, 148.54160)
Access to the campsite is signposted 'Rocky Plain Camp Ground' on the Snowy Mountains Hwy, 100km south of Tumut. The dirt road leaves the highway about 400m west of 'The Rest House Sawyers Hill'. The dirt road is about 600m long and ends at the campsite.

General Information
You can park a trailer, or a tent in this campground - but no caravans
There are a total of 15 campsites
This campsite is designed for people to camp with horses. There is a ramp to help horse out of trailers. The campsite sits fairly high above the plain, providing great views across the flat valley. There is room for about 15 individual campsites, although there are no formal markings for individual campsites. There is a pit toilet but limited facilities beyond that. The local creek usually has water, although not deep enough for swimming.

Bookings and contact information
You are not able to book these campsites - first come basis
For more information contact the NPWS Snowy Mountains (Tumut) office on:
Phone:(02) 6947 7025 (more contact details)

Fees
Free Camping - no camp fees apply
Adult=$0 Per Night
Children=$0 Per Night
No car entry fees apply
Vehicle=$0 Per Day

Facilities
Toilets
Pit or composting toilets are available
Showers
No showers are provided on site
Water
There is water onsite (or from a nearby creek) that can be treated for drinking
Picnic Tables
No Picnic tables or shelters are provided on site
Pit fire BBQs
Wood fired Pit BBQ's are provided - bring your own wood
Electric of Gas BBQs
Gas or electric BBQ's are not provided
Rubbish Bins
No rubbish bins provided - take your own rubbish with you
Campfires
Fires are generally permitted at this campsite, be aware of local fire bans.


Activities
Swimming
There is nowhere to swim


Nearest known Camping Stores
Store Address Phone Distance (straight line)
Paddy Pallin Adventure Centre Thredbo Turnoff, Jindabyne (02) 6456 2922 58 km
Larry Adler Ski & Outdoor 3 Nuggets Crsng, Jindabyne (02) 6457 2233 58.7 km
Wilderness Sports Nuggets Crossing, Jindabyne 1800 654 168 58.7 km
Tumuts Fishing Camping & Outdoor 56 Wynyard St , Tumut (02) 6947 1100 71.7 km
Snowy Camping World 106 Sharp St , Cooma (02) 6452 2729 65.1 km

Photo Gallery

 
Welcome to Rocky Plain Camp ground sign on Hwy
 
Welcome to Rocky Plain Camp ground sign on Hwy +
 
Road up the hill to Rocky Plain camp ground
 
Road up the hill to Rocky Plain camp ground +
 
Toilet at Rocky Plain camping area
 
Toilet at Rocky Plain camping area +

 
It is a pit loo
 
It is a pit loo +
 
Horse ramp for loading and unloading
 
Horse ramp for loading and unloading +
 
Top of road at Rocky Plain camp ground
 
Top of road at Rocky Plain camp ground +

 
Looking across the top of the campground
 
Looking across the top of the campground +
 
Looking into the valley from Rocky Valley camp ground
 
Looking into the valley from Rocky Valley camp ground +
 
Main camping area at Rocky Plain camp ground
 
Main camping area at Rocky Plain camp ground +

 
Tent and car camping area
 
Tent and car camping area +
 
Plenty of space for people and horses
 
Plenty of space for people and horses +
 
Creek at campsite
 
Creek at campsite +

 
Looking across campground
 
Looking across campground +
 
Fence at Rocky Plain camp ground
 
Fence at Rocky Plain camp ground +
 
Open space
 
Open space +

Maps of campsite


Locality Map




Local area Topographical Map
Map Scale 1 km
Location of Rocky Plain Camping Ground
Map of Rocky Plain Camping Ground
Base map is used under licence and is © Department of lands   Panorama Avenue Bathurst 2795   www.lands.nsw.gov.au

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mashwellow - sorry i dont have one IP:211.30.137.xxx | 2008-04-08 18:03:13
what kind of website is this? Sorry it's not one :!: :!: :!: :!:
admin - re: sorry i dont have one Super Administrator | 2008-04-08 20:00:36
Fair call, this campsite is lacking most info. most campsites have most info, I missed this one and will clean in up soon
mashwellow wrote:
what kind of website is this? Sorry it's not one :!: :!: :!: :!:
admin - Info Updated Super Administrator | 2009-05-05 19:50:52
Campsite info now updated
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Loading the images not too much longer now :)


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