Dows camp
Warrumbungle National Park
Overview
Dows camp is a remote campground for self-sufficient hikers, located along the Breadknife and Grand High Tops walk, in Warrumbungle National Park, near Coonabarabran.
| Number of campsites | 3 |
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| Camping type | Tent, Remote/backpack camping |
| What to bring | Drinking water, fuel stove, toilet paper, torch, food supplies, first aid kit, personal locator beacon, insect repellent, sunscreen |
| Price | There are no camping fees at this campground but a $6 booking fee applies. |
| Entry fees | Park entry fees apply |
| Bookings | Book up to 12 people or 2 sites online. |
| Group bookings | This campground is not suitable for group bookings. |
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This basic, walk-in campground is a perfect getaway for experienced bushwalkers to immerse themselves in the spectacular volcanic landscape of Warrumbungle National Park.
Located around 8km from Pincham carpark, along Breadknife and Grand High Tops walk, it’s a great stopover if you want to hike to the summit of Bluff Mountain. Allow 3-4 hours to walk from the carpark.
Pitch your tent in the shelter of tall trees and enjoy endless photo opportunities. A short walk gives you breathtaking vistas of the Warrumbungle Range. Watch the sun rise or set on Bluff Pyramid, as eagles soar past the imposing cliff face of Bluff Mountain.
Cook up a tasty camp dinner, keeping an eye out for red-neck wallabies and swamp wallabies bounding through the eucalypts. Then settle in for a night of stargazing beneath crystal-clear skies.
Wake up to a chorus of kookaburras, rufous whistlers and Jacky winters. If you’re feeling energetic, catch sunrise from the summit of Bluff Mountain, a steep and challenging 2.4km hike. Or, simply enjoy daybreak from the comfort of your peaceful camp.
Spring and autumn are the best times to visit, when wildflowers are at their finest, and the days aren’t too hot or cold.
Dark Sky Parks
Warrumbungle National Park is Australia's first Dark Sky Park, renowned for its crystal clear starry skies. Learn more about Dark Sky Parks and why they're special.
Things to do:
Breadknife and Grand High Tops walk
Breadknife and Grand High Tops walk in Warrumbungle National Park, regarded as one of the best walks in NSW, offers close up views of the park’s iconic rock formations.
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
- Coonabarabran office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6842 1311
- npws.cra@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 30 Timor Street, Coonabarabran NSW 2357
Park info
- in Warrumbungle National Park in the Country NSW region
Warrumbungle National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day.
Buy annual pass
What's nearby:
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