Photo credits
- Photo 1: Simone Cottrell/OEH
- Photo 2: Simone Cottrell/OEH
- Photo 3: Simone Cottrell/OEH
- Photo 4: Boris Hlavica
- Photo 5: Boris Hlavica
Dawsons Spring Campground
Mount Kaputar National Park, New South Wales, Australia
About this place
Snow-gum camping near Mount Kaputar summit walks and lookouts.
- Campsites
- 17
- Camping setup
- Tents, Camper trailers
Dawsons Spring is a well-equipped mountainside campground beyond the Mount Kaputar summit, with snow gums shading the picnic and barbecue areas. It offers a comfortable base for exploring the higher parts of the park.
Choose a walking track towards the summit lookouts, watch for birds around camp or settle in beneath the trees. The combination of elevation and facilities makes it a versatile stop for a Mount Kaputar visit.
What this place offers
- Flush toilets
- Hot showers
- Unpowered sites
- Marked sites
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
- Wood barbecues (bring your own firewood)
- Fire rings (bring your own firewood)
- Picnic tables
- Carpark
Getting there
Dawsons Spring campground is in the Kaputar plateau precinct of Mount Kaputar National Park. To get there: From Narrabri take Old Gunnedah Road south After about 2.5km turn left onto Kaputar Road Follow Kaputar Road from the park entrance for 20km of steep, single-lane road until you reach the T-junction, where you turn right. The campground is at the end of the road Road quality: Unsealed roads Vehicle access: 2WD vehicles Weather restrictions: 4WD required in wet weather Parking: Parking is available at Dawsons Spring campground.
Things to know
- Check booking requirements and current NPWS park alerts before travelling.
- Pets are not permitted; certified assistance animals are excepted.
Where you'll be
Mount Kaputar National Park, New South Wales, Australia
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