Bents Basin campground
Bents Basin State Conservation Area
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 $15 - 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
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 $15 - 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 contact
For more information contact the Bents Basin State Conservation Area local office
Phone: 02 4774 6800
bents.basin@environment.nsw.gov.au
Facilities
Flush toilets available
Hot showers are provided on site
Drinking water is provided on site
Picnic tables are provided on site
Wood fired Pit BBQ's are provided - bring your own wood
Gas or electric BBQ's are provided
There are rubbish bins provided on site
Fires are generally permitted at this campsite, be aware of local fire bans
Activities
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.
Park Information & Alerts
For the latest alerts and closures for Bents Basin State Conservation Area, please check the NSW National Parks website.
There are no other campsites in this park.