Cooleman Mountain campground
High Plains area in Kosciuszko National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Cooleman Mountain campground.
Getting there and parking
Cooleman Mountain campground is in the northern precinct of Kosciuszko National Park. To get there:
- From either Tumut Visitor Centre or Adaminaby, drive along Snowy Mountains Highway.
- Turn onto Long Plain Road
- Drive north along Long Plain Road for about 17km, then turn right onto Blue Waterholes trail.
- After 2.5km, you’ll arrive at the campground.
Road quality
- There’s no vehicle access to this campground between the June to October long weekends and roads may close in extreme weather.
- Check the weather before you set out as Long Plain Road can become boggy when it rains.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- 4WD required in wet weather
Parking
Parking is available at Cooleman Mountain campground.
Facilities
- Tank water is available at this campground – you'll need to treat or boil it before drinking.
- Rubbish bins are not available – please take rubbish with you when leaving.
Toilets
There's an accessible non-flush toilet at the campground.
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
There are 4 picnic tables at the campground, including 1 accessible picnic table.
All tables are set on concrete slabs and surrounded by grass. You'll need to cross over uneven, grassy ground and navigate over the lip of the concrete slab to reach the table.
Barbecue facilities
- Wood barbecues (bring your own firewood)
- Fire rings (bring your own firewood)
Step-free access
Cooleman Mountain campground is step-free, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over grass and hard-packed ground to reach the campground's facilities.
Most of the ground surface is uneven and the campground is sloped, with an average gradient of 1:9.
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Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Cooleman Mountain campground is step-free, but the ground is uneven, grassy and sloped, with an average gradient of 1:9. People with reduced mobility may need assistance to get around the campground.
There's 1 accessible picnic table and an accessible non-flush toilet.
Permitted
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
Gathering firewood
Firewood is not provided, but deadfall timber may be collected from the park or you can bring your own supply (chainsaws not permitted).
Horses
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.
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.
Park info
- in the High Plains area of Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains region
Long Plain Road and Tantangara Road (beyond the dam wall) are closed in winter from June to October long weekends. This period may be extended so it’s a good idea to contact the Tumut Visitor Centre. Areas may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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No park entry fees apply in the High Plains area. See vehicle entry fees for other areas in Kosciuszko National Park.
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