Heartbreak Hill campground
Parr State Conservation Area
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Heartbreak Hill campground.
Getting there and parking
Heartbreak Hill campground is in the northern precinct of Parr State Conservation Area. To get there:
- From Wisemans Ferry, take the Webbs Creek Ferry and turn right on the other side
- Follow St Albans Road for approximately 5km
- Turn left in to Webbs Creek Road and continue for approximately 250m up the hill
- Womerah Range trail begins at the crest on the right hand side
Alternatively, if beginning from Putty Road:
- From Colo Heights, follow Putty Road north
- After approximately 25km look for the Womerah Range trail on the right
The trail to the campground requires a good level of fitness. It is steep and sometimes sandy, and can be a challenging experience, especially if you’re cycling. It is not recommended for elderly or very young campers.
Parking
Parking is available at Webbs Creek Road and Putty Road entrances. The campground is approximately 15km from Webbs Creek Road and 30km from Putty Road.
You'll need to carry all your camping equipment and drinking water from the park entrance to the campground.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Parr State Conservation Area. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Cooler temperatures make for great hiking and cycling conditions.
Spring
The milder temperatures make this an ideal time for hiking and, as though purely for your viewing pleasure, wildflowers decorate the surrounding bushland.
Winter
For the adventurous, this is a great time of year to tackle an epic mountain bike ride on Womerah Range trail.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
16°C and 26.5°C
Highest recorded
50°C
Winter temperature
Average
6.6°C and 16.6°C
Lowest recorded
-0.1°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
September
Driest month
March
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
230mm
Facilities
Water is not available at this campground.
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
Visitors are encouraged to bring gas or fuel stoves, especially in summer during the fire season.
- Fire rings (bring your own firewood)
Maps and downloads
Prohibited
Gathering firewood
Firewood is not provided and may not be collected from the park.
Generators
Generators are not permitted in this campground.
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 Parr State Conservation Area in the Sydney and surrounds region
Parr State Conservation Area is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.