Bald Rock campground and picnic area
Bald Rock National Park
Overview
Campground booking required
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Relax over a picnic or barbecue at the base of the mighty summit, or bring a the family caravan or tent for a superb weekend’s bush camping at Bald Rock campground near Tenterfield.
| Number of campsites | 14 |
|---|---|
| Camping type | Tent, Camper trailer site, Caravan site, Camping beside my vehicle |
| Facilities | Picnic tables, barbecue facilities, carpark, drinking water, toilets |
| What to bring | Firewood |
| Entry fees |
Park entry fees apply (not included in your camping fees). |
| Bookings | Bookings are required. Book online or call the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757. |
| Please note | Sites are not marked. |
Tranquil bush settings provide thoroughly enjoyable camping spots to base your journey. Just spark up the barbecues provided for a pre-adventure nibble, or savour a shady picnic spot.
From here you can easily access walking tracks to the water-streaked centrepiece that is Bald Rock’s dome - the largest exposed granite rock in Australia.
Don’t forget your bike helmet either; you’ll be traversing through a palate of brightly coloured flowering plants on the cycling trails, as they lighten the woodlands of this granite environment.
Tours and events at this location
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Bald Rock 50th anniversary bike ride
Pump up your tyres for the special anniversary bike ride celebrating 50 years of Bald Rock National Park.
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Bald Rock 50th anniversary guided tour
Don't miss this great event to celebrate 50 years of Bald Rock National Park. Learn about the rich biodiversity and history of this spectacular area.
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Bookings
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- Tenterfield office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6736 4298
- npws.ntab@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 10 Miles Street, Tenterfield NSW 2372
Park info
- in Bald Rock National Park in the Country NSW region
Bald Rock National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. The park uses a self-registration fee collection system. Please bring the correct change.
Buy annual pass
What's nearby:
Things to do (13)
- Birdwatching and wildlife encounters (2)
- Cultural heritage (1)
- Cycling (1)
- Geotourism (1)
- Horse riding (1)
- Picnics and barbecues (4)
- Side track (1)
- Sightseeing (8)
- Swimming (3)
- Walking (8)
- Waterfalls (4)
- Waterhole (1)
- Wildflowers (seasonal) (3)
