Blue Gums campground

Blue Gums campground can only be accessed by 4WD vehicles.

The campground is located in the Big Yango precinct of Yengo National Park.

From Laguna on the Wollombi Road (Tourist Route 33):

• 1.5km south of Laguna, take Yango Creek Road for 2.2km to the intersection with Upper Yango Creek Road.
• Turn left onto Upper Yango Creek Road and travel for 2.6km to the intersection with the Finchley track.
• Turn right uphill and follow the road for 9.2km to the Yango track intersection, just past Finchley lookout.
• Veer right onto Yango track and follow it for 13km, then turn left onto Big Yango Entrance Road, where you will find a gate (pin/combination number required).
• From the gate, travel a further 5km towards Big Yango House.
• Turn right at the cattle yards and visitor information shelter, then follow the road for 2km to the campground.
• The campground is split in two; follow the trail up and around to the right, past the old cattle yards, across the creek and to the right to the camping site.

There is no access to Big Yango precinct via Stockyard Creek Road near Paynes Crossing. Please take note of this, as navigation tools such as Google Maps may direct you that way if you're travelling from the north.

Entry to Big Yango precinct and surrounds

There is one gate into Big Yango precinct that uses a combination lock.

Other gates such as those at Nowllands trail, Tumbledown, Spring Arm Link, Yango walk and the Yokey trail/Rascally intersection are locked to prevent damage to environmentally sensitive areas, cultural sites or the Yengo Wilderness Area.

Road quality

• 4WD vehicles are required to access this campground
• 32km of unsealed roads and 2km of 4WD-only access
• There area 3 causeway crossings; please check depths before crossing, as depth can vary
• Check the weather before you set out as the road to Blue Gums campground can become boggy when it rains.

• Mixture of sealed and unsealed roads

Vehicle access

• All roads require 4WD vehicle

Weather restrictions

• Dry weather only

Parking

Campsites are unmarked so there is plenty of parking. Maximum 3 vehicles per booking.

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Yengo National Park. Here are some of the highlights.

Autumn

Try mountain bike-riding around the Mount Yengo loop trail.

Spring

Set up camp at either Blue Gums or Mountain Arm campground and enjoy the stunning spring wildflower display.

Summer

Great for 4WD touring, experience those amazing sunsets and spectacular views from Finchley lookout.

Winter

Make Big Yango House your base to explore the park, enjoy warm days on the verandah and chilly nights by the fireplace.

• The campground accommodates up to 36 campers and is suitable for groups.
• Campsites are unmarked and suitable for off-road caravans, camper trailers, 4WD campervans and tents.
• Water is not available at this campground.
• Firewood is not provided and may not be collected from the park.
• Rubbish bins are not available. Please take your rubbish with you. Please don't burn any rubbish in the fire rings.
• There is no power available in the campground.
• Camping is also available at Mountain Arm campground or you may prefer to stay at Big Yango House.
• Horses are only permitted to be housed at the yards near Big Yango House or the yards at this campground. The yards are not maintained, and use of the yards is at your own risk. For more information contact the Bulga office.

Toilets

Composting

• Non-flush toilets

Barbecue facilities

• Fire rings (bring your own firewood)

Public phone

An emergency phone is available down at the bottom shed below Big Yango House. Only emergency Triple Zero (000) calls or reverse charge calls can be made.

• Blue Gums campground factsheet
• Blue Gums campground map (2.2MB pdf)

Disability access level - no wheelchair access

Blue Gums campground is not wheelchair-accessible.