Bents Basin campground
This deep waterhole forms part of a gorge on the Nepean River between Camden and Penrith, and is a popular spot for people escaping Sydney.
Enjoy water-based activities such as swimming, fishing & canoeing. There are fireplaces and accessible toilet facilities (though the Basin is not easily accessible by wheelchair). There is bushwalking through Gulguer Nature Reserve to Caley’s Lookout. Car-based and caravan camping (no powered sites) is available in the camping area (bookings essential, fees apply).
Facilities for hire include Campground Shelter & Kitchen, Picnic Areas & Hall with Commercial Kitchen – further information and bookings at Bents Basin Office.
Free Hot showers are provided on site.
Free Electric BBQs are also available.
Bring your own firewood, or purchase at campground for – 20kg hardwood. It is an offence to take firewood from the bush.
Campers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Park Hours:
9:00 am to 4:30 pm Eastern Standard Time
9:00 am to 7:00 pm Daylight Savings
Office Hours:
9:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday to Friday
Enjoy water-based activities such as swimming, fishing & canoeing. There are fireplaces and accessible toilet facilities (though the Basin is not easily accessible by wheelchair). There is bushwalking through Gulguer Nature Reserve to Caley’s Lookout. Car-based and caravan camping (no powered sites) is available in the camping area (bookings essential, fees apply).
Facilities for hire include Campground Shelter & Kitchen, Picnic Areas & Hall with Commercial Kitchen – further information and bookings at Bents Basin Office.
Free Hot showers are provided on site.
Free Electric BBQs are also available.
Bring your own firewood, or purchase at campground for – 20kg hardwood. It is an offence to take firewood from the bush.
Campers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Park Hours:
9:00 am to 4:30 pm Eastern Standard Time
9:00 am to 7:00 pm Daylight Savings
Office Hours:
9:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday to Friday
Getting there |
Closest point to drive and park is on sealed roads, from there it is via the water to this the campsite
GPS: -33.93302, 150.63735 Campsite is signposted and accessed via Wolstenholme Avenue entrance only. Wolstenholme Avenue is off Greendale Road from Wallacia in the north, or Liverpool in the east. |
General Information |
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You can park a caravan, trailer, or a tent in this campground
This deep waterhole forms part of a gorge on the Nepean River between Camden and Penrith, and is a popular spot for people escaping Sydney. Enjoy water-based activities such as swimming, fishing & canoeing. There are fireplaces and accessible toilet facilities (though the Basin is not easily accessible by wheelchair). There is bushwalking through Gulguer Nature Reserve to Caley’s Lookout. Car-based and caravan camping (no powered sites) is available in the camping area (bookings essential, fees apply). Facilities for hire include Campground Shelter & Kitchen, Picnic Areas & Hall with Commercial Kitchen – further information and bookings at Bents Basin Office. Free Hot showers are provided on site. Free Electric BBQs are also available. Bring your own firewood, or purchase at campground for – 20kg hardwood. It is an offence to take firewood from the bush. Campers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Park Hours: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Eastern Standard Time 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Daylight Savings Office Hours: 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday to Friday |
Bookings and contact information |
You can book a campsite by phoning the Campsite contactFor more information contact the
Bents Basin State Conservation Area local office Phone:02 4774 6800 [email protected] |
Facilities | |
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Toilets Flush toilets available |
Showers Hot showers are provided on site |
Water Drinking water is provided on site |
Tables Picnic tables are provided on site |
Wood pit fire BBQ Wood fired Pit BBQ’s are provided – bring your own wood |
Electric or Gas BBQ Gas or electric BBQ’s are provided |
Rubbish Bins There are rubbish bins provided on site |
Campfires Fires are generally permitted at this campsite, be aware of local fire bans |
There are places to swim
Closest point to drive and park is on sealed roads, from there it is via the water to this the campsite
GPS: -33.93302, 150.63735
Campsite is signposted and accessed via Wolstenholme Avenue entrance only. Wolstenholme Avenue is off Greendale Road from Wallacia in the north, or Liverpool in the east. http://wild.tl/2q
Campsite is signposted and accessed via Wolstenholme Avenue entrance only. Wolstenholme Avenue is off Greendale Road from Wallacia in the north, or Liverpool in the east. http://wild.tl/2q
Park Information & Alerts
There are alerts raised for Bents Basin State Conservation Area as at Thu, 28 Mar 2024 19:24:04 +1100Closed parks: Partial Park Closure – Bents Basin SCA
The park will be open from 2pm to 8pm Fridays and 8am to 8pm Saturdays & Sundays for day use & camping. Camping Booking is essential. Park is closed from Sundays at 8pm until Fridays at 2pm due to flood repair works in progress.
Note:- Bents Basin SCA will be open 8am -8pm Easter Friday 29 March 2024, 8am -8pm Sat 30 March 2024, 8am- 8pm Sunday 31 March 2024 & 8am -8pm Easter Monday 1 April 2024.
Use Wolstenholme Avenue (Greendale) gate for access to Bents Basin SCA campground, picnic area and for Gulguer Nature Reserve.
Bents Basin Road Picnic Area and Bents Basin Road (Silverdale) gate remains CLOSED; access closed to pedestrian & vehicular traffic; NO ENTRY. Caley Lookout CLOSED.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Cumberland area office on 02 4580 2750.
Closed parks: Closed for ground pest control operations
Bents Basin SCA is closed due to pest animal control shooting operations.
Shooting operations will occur on select nights throughout this period, excluding weekends and public holidays. The operations will run from sunset to sunrise, where the park will be closed for public access.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Cumberland Area Office on 02 4580 2750.
There are no other campsites in this park.