Bummaroo Ford campground
Abercrombie River National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Bummaroo Ford campground.
Getting there and parking
Bummaroo Ford campground is in the eastern precinct of Abercrombie River National Park. To get there:
- Follow Abercrombie Road
- The campground is situated where the road crosses Abercrombie River, 74km south of Oberon.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for in Abercrombie River National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
The weather at this time of year is perfect for camping and hiking.
Summer
Bring your swimmers and take a dip in Abercrombie and Retreat rivers.
Winter
The days are crisp – snow falls in higher parts of the park – so pack on the layers, fire up the 4WD and explore some of those trails.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
9°C and 25°C
Highest recorded
34.5°C
Winter temperature
Average
0°C and 11°C
Lowest recorded
–10.5°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
June
Driest month
March
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
200.3mm
Facilities
- Water is not available at this campground.
- Rubbish bins are not available, so please take your rubbish with you when leaving.
- Supplies can be bought from the nearest towns of Taralga and Oberon.
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
- Assistance may be required to access this area, as there are no wheelchair-designated campsites.
- There is a wheelchair-accessible toilet near the entry to the camping area, with a concrete path leading to it.
- There is also a toilet for people with reduced mobililty, but it is not wheelchair accessible as there are steps leading up to it.
Prohibited
Drones
Flying a drone for recreational purposes is prohibited in this area. Drones may affect public enjoyment, safety and privacy, interfere with park operations, or pose a threat to wildlife. See the Drones in Parks policy.
This area may be a declared Drone Exclusion Zone, or may be subject to Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) rules for flying near airports, aerodromes and helicopter landing sites. See CASA's Drone Flyer Rules.
Commercial filming and photography
Commercial filming or photography is prohibited without prior consent. You must apply for permission and contact the local office.
Park info
- in Abercrombie River National Park in the Sydney and surrounds and Country NSW regions
Abercrombie River National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.