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Kedumba River Crossing Campground
Blue Mountains National Park, New South Wales, Australia
About this place
A demanding walk-in camp beside Kedumba River, beneath Mount Solitary.
- Campsites
- 20
- Camping setup
- Tents
Kedumba River Crossing sits in open grassland in the Jamison Valley, with Mount Solitary rising beyond the river. Reaching this remote camp requires a substantial walk, so it is best suited to prepared, self-sufficient hikers.
The site is part of the Mount Solitary walking country and has links to the valley’s former farm history. Plan the approach, water and return carefully, using current NPWS track information.
What this place offers
- Non-flush toilets
- Unpowered sites
- Unmarked sites
- Picnic tables
Getting there
Kedumba River Crossing campground is in the Katoomba-Wentworth Falls area of Blue Mountains National Park. Located in the remote Kedumba Valley, it can only be accessed by foot. To get there: From Sydney via Kedumba Valley fire trail: Drive west along the Great Western Highway and turn left onto Tableland Road, before you reach Wentworth Falls. Continue around 4km then veer right onto the unsealed Kedumba Valley Road. Pass the Old Queen Victoria Hospital site (now a Buddhist retreat) and follow around 1.5km to the locked gate at the park boundary. The campground is a very steep 9km walk from the gate down Kedumba Pass along Kedumba Valley fire trail. The hike back out can take 3 to 4 hours with 800m elevation over 9km From Sydney via Mount Solitary walking track: Drive west along the Great Western Highway to Katoomba. Turn into Katoomba and follow the signs to Cliff Drive. Park at Katoomba Kiosk overnight, located near Katoomba Falls, on Cliff Drive. The campground is a 15.5km walk from Katoomba Kiosk, via Furber Steps, Federal Pass and Mount Solitary walking track. From the top of Mount Solitary, walk down its eastern flank (Solitary Pass) and take the 3.1km side-route to the campsite. The campground is recommended as the second overnight stop on the 3-day Mount Solitary loop walk. Road quality: Unsealed roads Vehicle access: 2WD vehicles Parking: Parking is available at the gate on Kedumba Valley Road, or the old Queen Victoria Hospital, or near Katoomba Kiosk at Katoomba Falls on Cliff Drive. 2WD vehicles can park the the old Queen Victoria Hospital which is an extra 1.5km walk to Kedumba gate. AWD and 4WD vehicles can park at Kedumba gate.
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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