Cascades campground
Wadbilliga National Park
Overview
Set up camp in the remote wilderness of Cascades campground in Wadbilliga National Park and wake up next to Tuross River.
| Number of campsites | 6 |
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| Camping type | Camper trailer site, Tent, Camping beside my vehicle |
| Facilities | Picnic tables, barbecue facilities, carpark, toilets |
| What to bring | Drinking water, cooking water, food supplies, firewood |
| Price | There are no camping fees at this campground but a $6 booking fee applies. |
| Bookings | Book up to 12 people or 2 sites online. |
| Group bookings | This campground is not suitable for group bookings. |
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If you’re an active and adventurous camper, this small, quiet campground is an ideal base to explore Wadbilliga’s rugged wilderness. With only 6 campsites, you’ll almost feel like you’ve got the place to yourself.
After you’ve pitched your tent among the towering ribbon gums, stretch your legs on Cascades walking track or Tuross Falls walking track, and then cool off with a dip in Tuross River. Bring your kayak or canoe if you want to paddle upstream – and see if you can hook a catch to barbecue back at camp for dinner.
Spring and Autumn are beautiful times of the year to camp, when visitation is low and the weather is beautiful. But be prepared nights can be chilly so pack a jumper. You’ll be sharing the space with resident wildlife, and if you’re lucky (and patient) you might even spot a platypus in the river.
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Local alerts
For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/cascades-campground/local-alerts
Bookings
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- Bombala office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4pm.
- 02 6458 5900
- npws.sapphirecoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 153 Maybe Street, Bombala NSW 2632
Park info
- in Wadbilliga National Park in the South Coast and Snowy Mountains regions
Wadbilliga National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Cascades campground.
Getting there and parking
Cascades campground is in the Cascades area of Wadbilliga National Park. To get there:
From Canberra:
- Head south towards Cooma on the Monaro Highway.
- Exit just north of Cooma, turn left onto Polo Flat Road and then left again after crossing the train line onto Numeralla Road.
- Follow this for about 40 minutes, then turn right onto Badja Forest Road which turns onto a dirt road immediately after the turn-off.
- From here, follow the signs to Cascades by turning right onto Peters Road and then right onto Tuross Falls Road.
- Follow Tuross Falls Road to the end where you’ll find a parking area.
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Parking
Parking is available at your campsite.
Facilities
- There are no shower facilities
- This campground is unpowered
- Water is not available at this campground
- There are no rubbish bins – please take your rubbish home with you
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Fire rings (bring your own firewood)
Carpark
- Parking is available at your campsite.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
Not wheelchair-accessible
Permitted
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
Prohibited
- NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Gathering firewood
- Collecting firewood is not permitted
Generators
- Please reduce noise between 10pm and 8am – including generators
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.
- Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. See the OEH pets in parks policy
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Learn more
Cascades campground is in Wadbilliga National Park. Here are just some of the reasons why this park is special:
A botanist's wonderland
Wadbilliga has many impressive examples of open forest, woodland, heath, swamp, bogs and numerous pockets of rainforest. There are some rare species of eucalypt and acacia that do not occur anywhere else. In the Wadbilliga Valley, yellow box and forest red gum can be seen, while on the ridge tops tower large stands of silvertop ash with snow gums at high altitudes. The Wadbilliga Plateau also has dwarf she-oaks and rare stunted mallee eucalypts.
- Cascades walking track and viewing platform Cascades walking track takes you to a viewing platform with scenic views of the spectacular Tuross River, which cascades into a refreshing pool that’s ideal for a summer swim.
A glimpse of gold mining history
The surrounding area has a variety of artefacts, structures and features that hark back to gold and silver mining eras, as well as the early forestry history of the local area. Today, visitors can still view various mining remains that are evidence of once arduous searches for gold and other precious materials.
A natural animal sanctuary
Due to the rugged and isolated nature of the park, animal populations here have remained relatively undisturbed. Many of the park's animals are large marsupials such as swamp wallabies, eastern grey kangaroos and wombats. There are also possums, platypuses and echidnas and one of the biggest greater glider populations in all of Australia. The birdlife is varied too, with over 120 native species. Lyrebirds are common as are many colourful and tuneful bush birds.
- Cascades walking track and viewing platform Cascades walking track takes you to a viewing platform with scenic views of the spectacular Tuross River, which cascades into a refreshing pool that’s ideal for a summer swim.
- Tuross Falls walking track Turross Falls walking track is a medium difficulty 4km bushwalk at Wadbilliga National Park featuring scenic views, waterfalls, picnicking opportunities and birdwatching.
Aboriginal cultural heritage
The Yuin people consider Wadbilliga National Park a sacred place and many sites in the park are strongly associated with Dreamtime stories. The dissected, rugged escarpment contains a network of bridle tracks that follow both high country and river courses, which Aboriginal people originally used. The bridle tracks are also the most tangible historical link with the first Europeans in the area and were used for transporting produce and moving stock from one location to another. The park is abundant in traditional foods and medicines.