General info

Getting there
Closest point to drive and park is on sealed roads, from there it is on foot to the campsite 63 km N of Sydney GPS: Latitude 33° 19′ 39.144"S Longitude 151° 5′ 22.128"E Walking access only - used as an overnight spot when people are walking the Old Great North Road walk. The campsite is located just east of the intersection of the Great North Road and Simpson Track.
General Information
There is a long walk into this campsite There are a total of 6 campsites This large, open campsite is found next to the Old Great North Road, at the top of the Simpson Track. The campsite is great for people walking or cycling in the area. There is a pit toilet, a few fire circles and plenty of places to pitch some tents. There is a water tank next to the toilet - if this is empty, there is sometimes water in Ten Mile Hollow Creek a short distance north along the OGNR (otherwise the Wat Buddha Dhamma, about 600m south along the OGNR, provides a water tank for visitors). Treat water before drinking. The area was formally a stockade (a camp) for the convicts who built the road in c.1830. Later the area was named 'Snodgrass Valley' and plans to build a town were developed, however neither the name nor the town proved popular (even at 2 pounds an acre)[1]. Solomon Wiseman (of Wisemans Ferry fame) was given 100 acres to build an inn, however it is not clear if the inn was ever built.
Bookings and contact information
You are not able to book these campsites - first come basis For more information contact the Central Coast and Hunter Range Campsite bookings office on: Phone:02 4320 4203 (more contact details)

Fees
Free Camping - no camp fees apply Adult=$0 Per Night Children=$0 Per Night	No car entry fees apply Vehicle=$0 Per Day

Facilities
Toilets Pit or composting toilets are available	Showers No showers are provided on site
Water There is water onsite (or from a nearby creek) that can be treated for drinking	Picnic Tables No Picnic tables or shelters are provided on site
Pit fire BBQs Wood fired Pit BBQ's are provided - bring your own wood	Electric of Gas BBQs Gas or electric BBQ's are not provided
Rubbish Bins No rubbish bins provided - take your own rubbish with you	Campfires Fires are generally permitted at this campsite, be aware of local fire bans.

Activities
Swimming
There is nowhere to swim


Nearest know Camping Stores

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
BCF Australia Pty Ltd	354 Manns Rd , Gosford West	(02) 4322 5833	24.6 km
Camping World	Shop 18, 482 Pacific Hwy, Wyoming	(02) 4324 6515	25.8 km
Kangaroo Tent City & BBQs	Homemakers Supa Centre Cnr Wyong Rd & Bryant Drv , Tuggerah	(02) 4353 4335	31 km
Mannings Sports	172 Mann St , Gosford	(02) 4325 1617	25.9 km
Wyong Warehouse & Camping World	59 Howarth St , Wyong	(02) 4352 1501	31.7 km

Park information

Dharug National Park Check for park closures and fire bans

Named after the traditional custodians (the Darug People), this park has much history and some great sandstone formations. The wildflowers in spring add a wonderful touch of colour to the bushland. The Old Great North Road including its quarries, bridges and other features improves access and provides a great deal of interest for visitors. Close to Sydney and Gosford, it feels like stepping back in time when visiting this park.	$0	$0 to $5
Region: Sydney & Surrounds	Park fees	Camping	Facilities

Campsites in Dharug National Park
Mill Creek camping ground
Ten Mile Hollow campground

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