Woolshed Flat campground
Cocoparra National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Woolshed Flat campground.
Getting there and parking
Woolshed Flat campground is in the northern precinct of Cocoparra National Park. To get there from Griffith:
- Take Beelbangera Road to Yenda
- Turn left into Myall Park Road
- Turn right into Mount Bingar Road
- Turn left at the Whitton Stock Route and drive a further 4.6km to Woolshed Flat Road
- Woolshed Flat campground is a further 3.7km along this road
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the road to this campground can become boggy when it rains.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- Dry weather only
Parking
Parking is available at your campsite.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Cocoparra National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Camp at Woolshed Flat while the days are still long and warm enough to explore the walking tracks and the cool nights are pleasant for sitting and watching the sun set Keep an eye out for the autumn greenhood, an early flowering orchid. .
Spring
Take Jacks Creek walking track to see gorgeous spring flowers, including orchids, daisies, wattles and tea-trees. Watch the first rainbow bee-eaters arrive to build nests in the ground. Their brilliant colours are dazzling. Climb Mount Brodgen to look out over the plains and the tree line of Murrumbidgee River .
Winter
Winter rains bring the creeks and falls to life, and the blue-tinged cypress pine trees contrast against the red rocks beautifully after wet weather. The mosses and lichens on Falcon Falls walking track are also renewed with the seasonal rains Wattles begin to flower and their glorious colour will brighten up a cold day .
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
15°C and 33°C
Highest recorded
44.7°C
Winter temperature
Average
3°C and 17°C
Lowest recorded
–4.8°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
October
Driest month
December
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
111.3mm
Facilities
- Tank water is available at this campground but you’ll need to treat or boil it before drinking.
- There's no firewood, you'll need to bring your own.
- The nearest services (fuel and food) are available at Yenda or Griffith
- Rubbish bins are not available, so please take your rubbish with you when you leave.
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
- Fire rings (bring your own firewood)
Step-free access
The campground is mostly flat and step-free, with short gravel pathways that lead to the two toilet blocks.
These are the only paths - you'll need to cross over a mixture of flat grass and hard-packed ground to reach the rest of the facilities.
- Step-free outdoor pathways
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
- Woolshed Flat campground is flat and step-free.
- There are 2 accessible toilet blocks with short gravel pathways that lead to the entrance.
- To get around the rest of the campground, you'll need to cross over a mixture of flat grass and hard-packed ground
Prohibited
There are noise restrictions in this campground.
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.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Park info
- in Cocoparra National Park in the Murray-Riverina region
Cocoparra National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.