Bents Basin State Conservation Area
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Bents Basin State Conservation Area.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From Wallacia (north entry):
- Drive southwest on Mulgoa Road/Tourist Drive 18
- At the Wallacia roundabout, take the second exit to Silverdale Road
- Turn left onto Bents Basin Road and follow signs for Bents Basin
From Wallacia (south/east entry):
- Drive southwest on Mulgoa Road/Tourist Drive 18
- Turn right onto Greendale Road
- Turn right onto Wolstenholme Avenue and follow signs for Bents Basin campground
Park entry points
- Bents Basin east access See on map
- Bents Basin north access See on map
Parking
- Bents Basin campground See on map
- Bents Basin Road picnic area See on map
- Durawi picnic area See on map
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
Best times to visit
Bents Basin State Conservation Area is a great place to visit all year round. Head to the park for a camping weekend in spring, a weekend picnic in the winter sun or a sunny summer day for lots of water activities.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
15°C and 29°C
Highest recorded
45°C
Winter temperature
Average
3°C and 16°C
Lowest recorded
-6°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
February
Driest month
July
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
156mm
Facilities
Amenities
Toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
Drinking water
Public phone
Showers
Electric power
Maps and downloads
Fees and passes
Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. Day passes are available from on-park pay machines that accept coins and credit cards, and you can also pay for your visit via the Park’nPay app.
Prohibited
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Contact
- in the Sydney and surrounds region
Bents Basin State Conservation Area is open 8am to 6pm from May to August and 8am to 8pm from September to April. The park may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. Day passes are available from on-park pay machines that accept coins and credit cards, and you can also pay for your visit via the Park’nPay app.
Buy annual pass -
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Scheyville office
02 4580 2750
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. Closed public holidays. - 71 Memorial Drive, Scheyville 2756
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Email: npws.cumberland@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Scheyville office
Nearby towns
Penrith (24 km)
Summer is an ideal time to visit Penrith - one of Sydney's best inland aquatic playgrounds. Have fun riding the rapids at Penrith Whitewater Stadium,, visit Sydney International Regatta Centre, paddle on Nepean Gorge in a canoe or relax with a picnic by the Nepean River.
Campbelltown (33 km)
For nature lovers, the Macarthur region has plenty of natural attractions. Explore nature reserves and wildlife trails or see spectacular native flora and fauna at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan, the largest botanic garden in Australia.
Sydney City Centre (68 km)
No trip to Sydney is complete without spending some time in the city’s beautiful parks. Whether it’s in central areas like Hyde Park or the Royal Botanic Gardens or further out in Centennial Parklands, there’s plenty of green space to go out and enjoy.