Jacobs River campground – Kosciuszko National Park (FC)

The location is suitable for and Tents.

Jacobs River campground is a special spot, just a short drive from Jindabyne and Barry Way. Found right by the riverbank and surrounded by gum trees, the campground might be easy to reach from town, but once you arrive, the sense of solitude makes it feel miles away from civilisation. Outside of school holidays and long weekends, you can often have the entire area to yourself.

Bring a tent and pass a long weekend fishing and swimming in the river, or bring a mountain bike and hiking boots and use it as a base for exploring further afield. The campground caters to the very active, day-trippers looking for a picnic spot, and visitors who are simply scouting for somewhere to kick back in serene nature. And nature is everywhere: kangaroos, wallabies and emus like to forage in the undergrowth, while native birds roost in the trees, so don’t forget your binoculars if birdwatching is an interest. During winter, the campground also offers a great – and warmer – alternative to Jindabyne and the ski resorts, and the area blooms with stunning wildflowers.

SITE ACCESS
Unsealed road/trail – 2WD vehicles – 4WD required in wet weather.
Jacobs River campground is in the southern (Lower Snowy) precinct of Kosciuszko National Park. To get there from Snowy Region Visitor Centre: Drive 1.5km along Kosciuszko Road. Turn left onto Barry Way and drive 51.7km south. Turn left at Jacob’s River campground access track.

Please note: GPS Co-Ordinates are approximate and provided in most cases to get you as close to the camp site as possible, or to the National Park entrance. Once inside the park there should be signs to the actual camp grounds. Failing this please check with National Parks for further directions.

FEES & BOOKINGS
Camping is free year-round. Bookings are not available at Jacobs River campground.
There are no set campsites at this campground.

Some National Parks require Fees to Enter the Park. For full details see PASSES & FEES.
To book your site please use either the booking link below if provided, or visit the National Parks web site.

FACILITIES
Wood barbecues (bring your own firewood), Picnic tables, Non-flush toilets. Fire rings (bring your own firewood).

RULES
Water is not available at this campground, so you’ll need to bring your own supply for drinking and cooking..
This is a remote campground, so please make sure you arrive well-prepared.
Firewood is not provided and may not be collected from the park, so you’ll need to bring your own supply. Sites are not powered. Generators are not permitted in this campground.
Rubbish bins are not available – please take rubbish with you when leaving.
Check the weather before you set out as the road to this campground can become boggy when it rains. Domestic animals may not be brought into this campground.

The rules listed above pertain to this particular camp site. For more detailed information direct from the National Parks web site, please click on the relevant links below.
PARK CLOSURES, FIRE SAFETY, CAMPING , SAFETY IN NATIONAL PARKS

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Data & Photos courtesy of: NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
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