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Willis Camping Area
Kosciuszko National Park 20 Campsites


General info


Getting there
The campsite is accessible by all weather unsealed roads suitable for 2wd vehicles
419.8 km SW of Sydney
GPS: Latitude 36° 53′ 18.852"S Longitude 148° 25′ 17.832"E (-36.88857, 148.42162)
The campsite is on Barry Way, just in NSW north of the Victorian border.

General Information
You can park a trailer, or a tent in this campground - but no caravans
There are a total of 20 campsites
The campsite overlooks the Snowy River in the valley. The campsite has some information signs about the border, a toilet, picnic tables and access to the river. There are no formal individual campsite markings, but there is plenty of room for about 20 campsites.

Bookings and contact information
You are not able to book these campsites - first come basis
For more information contact the NPWS Snowy Mountains (Jindabyne) office on:
Phone:(02) 6450 5600 (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
Picnic tables 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 are places to swim


Nearest known Camping Stores
Store Address Phone Distance (straight line)
Paddy Pallin Adventure Centre Thredbo Turnoff, Jindabyne (02) 6456 2922 55.4 km
Larry Adler Ski & Outdoor 3 Nuggets Crsng, Jindabyne (02) 6457 2233 55.5 km
Wilderness Sports Nuggets Crossing, Jindabyne 1800 654 168 55.5 km
Snowy Camping World 106 Sharp St , Cooma (02) 6452 2729 96.2 km
Camping Plus 6 Alice St , Merimbula (02) 6495 2571 132.6 km

Photo Gallery

 
Welcome to Willis Camping Area
 
Welcome to Willis Camping Area +
 
Just on the border on NSW and Vic
 
Just on the border on NSW and Vic +
 
A rock to let you know that you are almost in Victoria
 
A rock to let you know that you are almost in Victoria +

 
Access to the Mighty Snowy River
 
Access to the Mighty Snowy River +
 
Willis Camping Area
 
Willis Camping Area +
 
Toilet at Willis Camping Area
 
Toilet at Willis Camping Area +

 
Road around Willis Camping Area
 
Road around Willis Camping Area +
 
Willis Camping Area
 
Willis Camping Area +
 
Picnic table and the Snowy river
 
Picnic table and the Snowy river +

Maps of campsite


Locality Map




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

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