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Dunphys Campground
Blue Mountains National Park, New South Wales, Australia
About this place
Open Megalong Valley camping with Blue Mountains walks and Coxs River trips nearby.
- Campsites
- 15
- Camping setup
- Tents, Camper trailers
Dunphys offers a grassy, open campground at the end of Megalong Valley, with mountain views and space to pause before heading onto the trails. It suits both families and more ambitious Blue Mountains adventurers.
Explore shorter walks from camp, fish along Coxs River or plan a longer trip towards Kanangra Walls. The campground balances a straightforward base with access to far more demanding country.
What this place offers
- Non-flush toilets
- Unpowered sites
- Unmarked sites
- Fire rings (bring your own firewood)
- Picnic tables
- Carpark
Getting there
Dunphys campground is in the southern area of Blue Mountains National Park, at the end of Megalong Valley Road. It’s around 40mins drive from Blackheath. To get there: From Sydney: Drive west along the Great Western Highway to Blackheath then turn left at the lights and cross the railway line. Immediately after the railway crossing turn left onto Station Street and follow around 400m, then turn right onto Shipley Road. After 800m turn left onto Megalong Valley Road and follow around 18km where you’ll reach the first of 3 gates you’ll need to pass through. The last 2.5km to the national park boundary travels through private property. Please leave gates open or closed as you found them. After the final gate, at the Green Gully property, cross Galong Creek and continue up the hill, veering left onto Bellbird Ridge fire trail to reach Dunphys campground. Road quality: The final 5km section of road is unsealed and is narrow and steep at times. It can become be boggy after rain. Access to the campground is through private property, requiring you to pass through 3 gates. Please leave gates open or closed as you found them. Drive slowly and watch out for children, livestock and native animals. Mixture of sealed and unsealed roads Vehicle access: 2WD vehicles Weather restrictions: All weather Parking: Parking is available at Dunphys campground for vehicles and camper trailers.
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
Blue Mountains National Park, New South Wales, Australia
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