Photo credits
- Photo 1: Audrey Kutzner © DPIE
Lake Yarrunga Campgrounds: Shoalhaven River
Morton National Park, New South Wales, Australia
About this place
Kayak-only Shoalhaven River camping west of Tallowa Dam.
- Campsites
- 16
- Camping setup
- Tents
The Shoalhaven River section of Lake Yarrunga offers remote riverside camping in Morton National Park. Launch at Tallowa Dam and paddle west; these sites cannot be reached by road.
The water journey is part of the experience, so choose a site and route that fit your paddling skills. Check current lake, weather and booking advice before leaving the launch point.
What this place offers
- Unpowered sites
- Unmarked sites
Getting there
The access point is at Tallowa Dam. Tallowa Dam is located around 23km from Kangaroo Valley, at the junction of the Shoalhaven and Kangaroo River within Morton National Park. To get there from Kangaroo Valley: Head north-west and take the Mt Scanzi Road turnoff towards Tallowa Dam – around 500m. Continue south-west and onto Tallow Dam Road After 20mins you’ll reach Tallowa Dam. Park here and kayak or canoe to the campgrounds. Vehicle access: No vehicle access Parking: There is no parking or vehicle access to the campgrounds. Access is by canoe or kayak only (non-powered boat) from the boat ramp at Tallowa Dam carpark. Only Monarch, Camp 2 and Throne Flat have non-flush toilets; the other Shoalhaven camping areas do not.
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.
- Campfires are not permitted; check NPWS for current fire rules.
Where you'll be
Morton National Park, New South Wales, Australia
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