Bush camping in the ACT

Cotter Campground

Adjacent to the Cotter and Murrumbidgee Rivers; sealed road access; showers and flushing toilets; electric and wood BBQ's; pets not allowed; bookings not essential.

The Cotter Campground closure has again been extended. The campground was scheduled to reopen Friday 23 December 2011 however, due to unanticipated delays in the construction program the Enlarged Cotter Dam project and completion of the rehabilitation of affected areas has been extended. As a result the Cotter campground is expected to remain closed until Friday 31 August 2012 inclusive.

While work continues on the dam project, the Cotter Avenue also remains closed.

In October 2010 the Cotter campground was temporarily closed due to increasing construction noise and activities associated with the enlargement of the Cotter Dam.

Woods Reserve Recreation Area

On the banks of Gibraltar Creek; popular for camping, day use, picnics and functions; Gas and wood BBQs; flushing toilets and showers; pets allowed; bookings not required.

Blue Range Recreation Area

Centred around the heritage listed remains of a WWII internment camp; popular for camping, picnics and functions; tin hut available to hire; whole site can be hired for exclusive use; gas and wood BBQs; pit toilet; wheelchair access; pets allowed; drinking water not available on site; bookings essential. 

Kowen Recreation Area

Set in a pine plantation; popular for camping, horse riding, mountain biking, picnics, and available to be booked exclusively for specific functions and events; gas and wood BBQs; pit toilet; bookings essential; drinking water not available on site; pets allowed.  

Namadgi National Park

Car-based camping is only permitted at Honeysuckle, Orroral and Mt Clear campgrounds. Bookings are essential.  Camping prohibited in the lower and middle portions of the Cotter Catchment and in the upper catchment by permit only.