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Burralow Creek campground and picnic area

Lower Grose Valley area in Blue Mountains National Park

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All the practical information you need to know about the Burralow Creek campground and picnic area.

Getting there and parking

Burralow Creek campground and picnic area is in the Lower Grose Valley area of Blue Mountains National Park. Access is via 4WD-only tracks. To get there:

From Sydney:

  • Follow Bells Line of Road to Kurrajong.
  • Turn left on to Warks Hill Road.
  • Turn left on to Burralow Road and then continue on to Tabaraga Ridge fire trail. Follow this 4WD-only track for approximately 8km.

Alternatively, if starting from Lithgow:

  • Turn right off Bells Line of Road onto Paterson Range fire trail (4WD only).
  • Follow the trail for approximately 10km to the bridge, cross the bridge and turn left into the campground.

Road quality

  • Please take care when using the access tracks. The road is narrow in places, can be slippery during wet weather and there are steep sections at the bottom of Paterson Range and Tabaraga Ridge fire trails.
  • Check the weather before you set out as the road to Burralow Creek campground may be closed during heavy rain or extreme fire danger periods.

  • Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

  • All roads require 4WD vehicle

Weather restrictions

  • All weather

Parking

Parking is available at Burralow Creek campground and picnic area.

Facilities

  • Water is not available at this campground
  • Rubbish bins are not available in this area – please take rubbish with you when you leave.

Toilets

  • Non-flush toilets

Barbecue facilities

  • Wood barbecues (bring your own firewood)
  • Fire rings (bring your own firewood)

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Safety messages

Bushwalking safety

If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

Camping safety

Whether you're pitching your tent on the coast or up on the mountains, there are many things to consider when camping in NSW national parks. Find out how to stay safe when camping.

Cycling safety

Hundreds of cyclists head to our national parks for fun and adventure. If you're riding your bike through a national park, read these mountain biking and cycling safety tips.

Fire safety

During periods of fire weather, the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service may declare a total fire ban for particular NSW fire areas, or statewide. Learn more about total fire bans and fire safety.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

River and lake safety

The aquatic environment around rivers, lakes and lagoons can be unpredictable. If you're visiting these areas, take note of these river and lake safety tips.

Take extra care when crossing the creek to Bulcamatta Falls walking track.

Accessibility

Disability access level - hard

Wheelchairs can access this area with some difficulty

Permitted

Camp fires and solid fuel burners

Fires are permitted in fire rings only (please bring your own firewood)

Prohibited

Gathering firewood

Pets

Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

Map of Burralow Creek campground in Blue Mountains National Park

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