



Photo credits
- Photo 1: Blake McCarthy © DPIE
- Photo 2: Blake McCarthy © DPIE
- Photo 3: Blake McCarthy © DPIE
- Photo 4: Eveline Chan © Eveline Chan
Dows camp
Warrumbungle National Park, New South Wales, Australia
About this place
A basic walk-in stop on the Breadknife and Grand High Tops route.
- Campsites
- 3
- Camping setup
- Tents
Dows camp gives self-sufficient walkers a simple overnight base within the Warrumbungles’ volcanic landscape. It sits roughly 8km from Pincham carpark along the Breadknife and Grand High Tops walk.
Pause here during a longer hike towards Bluff Mountain, with the dramatic spires and ridges providing the real reward. Pack for a remote walk and check the latest track conditions before leaving the carpark.
What this place offers
- Unpowered sites
- Unmarked sites
Getting there
Dows camp is in the southern area of Warrumbungle National Park. To get there from Coonabarabran: Follow John Renshaw Parkway into Warrumbungle National Park Turn left into Pincham Road around 100m past the visitor centre turnoff Park your car at Pincham carpark then walk clockwise along Breadknife and Grand High Tops walk for about 3-4hours (8km) to reach Dows camp. Road quality: The sealed roads are suitable for 2WD vehicles to the carpark. It is a walk-in campsite. Sealed roads Vehicle access: 2WD vehicles Weather restrictions: All weather Parking: Parking is available at Pincham carpark.
Things to know
- Check booking requirements and current NPWS park alerts before travelling.
- Bring drinking and cooking water.
- Pets are not permitted; certified assistance animals are excepted.
Where you'll be
Warrumbungle National Park, New South Wales, Australia
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