Dingo Dell campground

Kanangra-Boyd National Park

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Overview

Stay at the remote and peaceful Dingo Dell campground when you’re on a family 4WD adventure in Kanangra-Boyd National Park. Enjoy hiking, mountain biking, swimming in the summer and stargazing all year round.

Accommodation Details
Number of campsites 4
Camping type Tent, Camping beside my vehicle
Facilities Picnic tables, barbecue facilities, carpark, toilets
What to bring Drinking water, 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.
Please note
  • This campground is only accessible with a 4WD. 
  • Sites are unpowered and not marked.
  • Check the weather before you set out as the river crossings to this campground can become impassable when it rains.
  • This is a remote campground, so please make sure you arrive well-prepared.

Dingo Dell campground is located along the popular 4WD Kowmung River fire trail. Pitch your tent here and relax beside Tuglow Hole Creek.

It’s a family-friendly place to visit year-round. In spring there are wildflowers and in summer you can swim in the crystal-clear mountain streams of the Kowmung River, north of the campground. Autumn brings pleasant temperatures, and there might be a dusting of snow in winter. Enjoy cool nights by the fire, and excellent views of the stars at this secluded location.

If you’re staying a few days, go mountain biking on the Boyd River loop and Mount Emperor loop, explore the Kanangra Boyd Plateau and its walks and visit Morong Falls lookout. The Tuglow Caves are nearby as well, but you need a permit to visit.

You might spot wombats and other small marsupials, like redneck wallabies, moving undercover through the thick tussock grass surrounding the campground. At night, keep an eye out for greater gliders and powerful owls in the high treetops, and listen for the dingoes calling. Yellow-tailed black cockatoos and kangaroos are also regular visitors.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info

Nearby

  • Boyd River Loop Mountain Biking, Kanangra National Park. Photo: J Bros/NSW Government

    Boyd River loop

    Take the easy route to peaceful cycling on Boyd River loop, a 21km journey that follows fire trails and roads in Kanangra-Boyd National Park.

  • Mount Emperor loop, Kanangra-Boyd National Park. Photo: Nick Cubbin

    Mount Emperor loop

    A scenic 12.5km ride across the Boyd Plateau, Mount Emperor loop gives mountain bike riders the opportunity to explore some of the lesser-known corners Kanangra-Boyd National Park.

Current alerts in this area

There are no current alerts in this area.

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/dingo-dell-campground/local-alerts

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All the practical information you need to know about Dingo Dell campground.

Getting there and parking

Dingo Dell campground is only accessible by 4WD along the Kowmung River fire trail. Heading north from Mount Werong Road:

  • Turn onto Banshee Road and follow for around 5.5km until you reach Banshea Hill trail.
  • Turn right onto Banshea Hill trail. This trail becomes Kowmung River fire trail.
  • Follow the signs along Kowmung River fire tail until you reach Dingo Dell campground on the right.

Heading south from Kanangra Walls Road:

  • Turn onto Kowmung River fire trail, off Kanangra Walls Road.
  • At the intersection of Morong Creek fire trail and Kowmung River fire trail, stay right and continue to follow Kowmung River fire trail.
  • Cross Kowmung River and continue to follow Kowmung fire trail uphill.
  • Cross Tuglow Hole Creek and find Dingo Dell campground on the left.

Road quality

Crossings may impassable after rain, even for 4WD vehicles. Check river heights before attempting to cross.

  • Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

  • All roads require 4WD vehicle

Weather restrictions

  • All weather

Parking

Each site has a designated parking space. Additional parking is available by the toilets.

Facilities

There are no bins so you’ll need to take all rubbish away with you.

Toilets

There is an accessible toilet for people with reduced mobility.

  • Non-flush toilets

Picnic tables

Barbecue facilities

  • Fire rings (bring your own firewood)

Carpark

Step-free access

  • There is step-free access to the campground from the carpark, and around the campground and the facilities.
  • The campground surfaces are grass, hard-packed ground and gravel, and are mostly flat.

Seats and resting points

There are bench seats at selected campsites and a few communal bench seats near the toilet block.

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Bushwalking safety

If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

Camping safety

Whether you're pitching your tent on the coast or up on the mountains, there are many things to consider when camping in NSW national parks. Find out how to stay safe when camping.

Fire safety

During periods of fire weather, the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service may declare a total fire ban for particular NSW fire areas, or statewide. Learn more about total fire bans and fire safety.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

River and lake safety

The aquatic environment around rivers, lakes and lagoons can be unpredictable. If you're visiting these areas, take note of these river and lake safety tips.

Accessibility

Disability access level - medium

  • There are accessible toilets 
  • This campground is generally flat and grassy, but the surface is naturally uneven. Wheelchair-users may need assistance to get around in some areas. 
     

Permitted

Camp fires and solid fuel burners

Fishing

A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.

Prohibited

Please be respectful of neighbours and keep noise low after 10pm.

Drones

Flying a drone for recreational purposes is prohibited in this area unless you have received an approval permit 10 days before your visit. Find out how to apply for a permit on the Drones in parks webpage.

Drones may affect public enjoyment, safety and privacy, interfere with park operations, or pose a threat to wildlife. A request for a permit may not always be approved. Penalties apply if you fly a drone without a permit. See the Drones in Parks policy.

Gathering firewood

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.

Learn more

Dingo Dell campground is in Kanangra-Boyd National Park. Here are just some of the reasons why this park is special:

Action adventure

Morong Falls Trail, Kanangra-Boyd National Park. Photo: Nick Cubbin

Hardcore hiker? Mad for mountain biking? There's something for whatever level of adventure you desire. Fire trails that wind throughout the park can be explored by 4WD or bicycle. For those who are handy with a map and compass, there's plenty of opportunity for self-reliant bushwalking. There are also marked trails that take in the captivating landscape which are even suitable for the kids. You might even want to throw in a line at Kowmung River to see if you can hook a trout.

  • Boyd River loop Take the easy route to peaceful cycling on Boyd River loop, a 21km journey that follows fire trails and roads in Kanangra-Boyd National Park.
  • Kanangra-Boyd lookout You can see for miles at Kanangra-Boyd lookout, an easily accessible viewpoint overlooking Kanangra Walls and Mount Cloudmaker.
  • Mount Emperor loop A scenic 12.5km ride across the Boyd Plateau, Mount Emperor loop gives mountain bike riders the opportunity to explore some of the lesser-known corners Kanangra-Boyd National Park.

Amazing formations

Kanangra Boyd lookout, Kanangra Boyd National Park. Photo: Simoe Cottrell

You can see many unique formations in Kanangra-Boyd National Park, including Thurat Spires, Kanangra Walls, Mount Colong, and waterfall systems - Kalang, Kanangara and Morong. The park also features a series of karst landforms that can be explored by those with caving experience.

  • Kalang Falls walk Kalang Falls walk in Kanangra-Boyd National Park offers marvellous views of the cascading water at Kanangra and Kalang Falls.
  • Kanangra-Boyd lookout You can see for miles at Kanangra-Boyd lookout, an easily accessible viewpoint overlooking Kanangra Walls and Mount Cloudmaker.

Preserving nature for future generations

Kanangra Boyd National Park. Photo: Botanic Gardens Trust/Simone Cottrell

There was a time when Kanangra-Boyd was in danger from logging and the extraction of lime. That all changed after a five-year conservation effort resulted in it being declared part of Greater Blue Mountains Area World Heritage Property in 1972.

Wonderful wilderness

Mount Emporer loop, Kanangra-Boyd National Park. Photo: Nick Cubbin

High plateaus and sheltered slopes mean Kanangra-Boyd has a diverse range of plantlife, some of it unique to the national park. Heath and mallee dominate the areas exposed to wind and weather, while tall snow gum forests can also be found in the park. Look for the yellow Kanangra wattle that grows only on the rivers - it flowers from early spring to late winter. The wildlife population is extensive too. Keep your eyes peeled for red-necked wallabies, which thrive in this area. Honeyeaters, wrens and fruit-eating pigeons are just some of the 195 species of birds that can be spotted in the park on a daily basis.

  • Kalang Falls walk Kalang Falls walk in Kanangra-Boyd National Park offers marvellous views of the cascading water at Kanangra and Kalang Falls.
  • Kanangra-Boyd lookout You can see for miles at Kanangra-Boyd lookout, an easily accessible viewpoint overlooking Kanangra Walls and Mount Cloudmaker.

Plants and animals protected in this park

Animals

  • A spotted-tailed quoll walks across a moss-covered forest floor at night. Photo: Lachlan Hall © Lachlan Hall

    Spotted-tailed quoll (Dasyurus maculatus)

    The spotted-tailed quoll is the largest remaining carnivorous marsupial on the Australian mainland. It’s protected as a vulnerable species in NSW.

  • Echidna. Photo: Ken Stepnell

    Short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus)

    One of only 2 egg-laying mammals in the world, the short-beaked echidna is one of the most widespread of Australian native animals. Covered in spines, or quills, they’re equipped with a keen sense of smell and a tube-like snout which they use to break apart termite mounds in search of ants.

  •  Superb lyrebird, Minnamurra Rainforest, Budderoo National Park. Photo: David Finnegan

    Superb lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae)

    With a complex mimicking call and an elaborate courtship dance to match, the superb lyrebird is one of the most spectacular Australian animals. A bird watching must-see, the superb lyrebird can be found in rainforests and wet woodlands across eastern NSW and Victoria.

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