Sculptures in the Scrub picnic area and campground

Country NSW

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Overview

Camp for free at Sculptures in the Scrub picnic area and campground in Timmallallie National Park. Enjoy the Pilliga Forest and take the short walk to the sculptures and enjoy a barbecue lunch or dinner.

Accommodation Details
Camping type Tent, Camper trailer site, Caravan site, Camping beside my vehicle
Facilities Picnic tables, barbecue facilities, carpark, toilets
What to bring Food supplies, drinking water, cooking water
Price There are no camping fees at this campground but a $6 booking fee applies.
Group bookings Book up to 20 people or 5 sites online. For larger groups, make a group booking enquiry.
Please note
  • There are no marked sites.
  • Sculpture in the Scrub walking track is in a remote outback location but the 3km return track is well-marked.
  • We recommend dropping into Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre to pick up a detailed map of the area before setting out.
  • This campground is in a remote location. Bring extra supplies in case of breakdown or changes in weather that may affect road access.
  • Remember to take your binoculars if you want to birdwatch.

Deep in vast Pilliga Forest lies exquisite Dandry Gorge and the magnificent Sculptures in the Scrub. This once secret location of the Aboriginal Gamilaraay People is now an extraordinary place for all to share. Visit the sculptures to see five unique art pieces which reveal the cultural history of Pilliga.

Sculptures in the Scrub picnic area and campground in Timmallallie National Park is a great place to base yourself while exploring Timmallallie.

Whether you’re parking the caravan, pulling a camper trailer or pitching a tent, this roomy camping spot has space for them all. Set up your campsite and step out on the renowned Sculpture in the Scrub walking track. It’s also a great spot for a delicious lunch before or after a stroll around the art.

While you might glimpse a glossy black cockatoo or the elusive turquoise parrot, grey kangaroos, red-necked wallabies and lace monitors are often spotted along the walk. As the shadows grow long, settle in for a famous outback sunset and cook up a barbecue feast and wait for the overwhelming display of stars.

Before you head out though, get the low down on where to go at the award winning Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre, in Baradine.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info

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/sculptures-in-the-scrub-picnic-area-and-campground/local-alerts

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about the Sculptures in the Scrub picnic area and campground.

Getting there and parking

Sculpture in the Scrub campground is in Timmallallie National Park. To get there from Barradine:

  • Follow Sculpture signage when leaving Baradine
  • Drive along Indians Lane for approximately 9.5km
  • Turn right at the T junction onto No 1 Break Road and drive for about 13km
  • Turn right onto Top Crossing Road and drive for approximately 11km
  • Turn left into Dandry Gorge Road and drive for 1km, following the signs to Sculpture in the Scrub campground.

Road quality

Check the weather before you set out as the road to Sculpture in the Scrub walking track can become impassable in heavy rain.

  • Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • Dry weather only

Parking

Parking is available in a carpark on Dandry Gorge Road. You can also park at your campsite if you're staying at the campground.

Weather, temperature and rainfall

You may experience a great range of temperatures on any day in the park. In summer it's generally hot in the daytime and temperatures often exceed 40C. In winter nights can be very cold, but you can enjoy clear sunny days. Rainfall is also highly variable, ranging from drought to prolonged wet periods, with the average annual rainfall around 600mm. Creeks may quickly become impassable after heavy rain.

Summer temperature

Average

15°C and 35°C

Highest recorded

45°C

Winter temperature

Average

2°C and 21°C

Lowest recorded

-6.1°C

Rainfall

Wettest month

January

Driest month

June to September

Facilities

Untreated rainwater is available at this picnic area, however it is advisable to boil it before drinking.

Toilets

  • Non-flush toilets

Picnic tables

Barbecue facilities

  • Gas/electric barbecues (free)

Carpark

Step-free access

There is step-free access around the picnic area and campground, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over hard-packed ground and sand to reach the facilities.

Seats and resting points

There is a bench seat with a backrest near the display shelter and toilets.

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.

If you’re bushwalking in this park it’s a good idea to bring a topographic map and compass, or a GPS.

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).

Navigational systems may not work in this park.

Accessibility

Disability access level - medium

Sculptures in the Scrub picnic area and campground is mostly flat and step-free, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over a mixture of hard-packed ground and soft sand to reach the facilities.

There are 2 accessible toilets and a bench seat for resting at the campground.

The nearby walking track is not wheelchair accessible.

Permitted

Generators

Prohibited

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.