O'Hares campground
Tumut area in Kosciuszko National Park
Overview
O'Hares campground, in Kosciuszko National Park, is a peaceful camping spot, with opportunities for boating, fishing and water skiing nearby.
| Camping type | Tent, Camper trailer site, Caravan site, Camping beside my vehicle |
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| Facilities | Picnic tables, barbecue facilities, boat ramp |
| What to bring | Firewood |
| Price | There are no camping fees at this campground but a $6 booking fee applies. |
| Group bookings | Book up to 20 people or 5 sites online. For larger groups, make a group booking enquiry. |
| Trip Intention Form |
Are you planning a bushwalk, going somewhere remote or where the weather is extreme? It's a good idea to let someone know where you're going. Fill in a trip intention form to send important details about your trip to your emergency contact. |
| Personal Locator Beacon |
Hire a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) for free at Snowy Region Visitor Centre in Jindabyne, Perisher Valley Office, Tumut Visitor Centre or Khancoban Visitor Centre. |
| Please note |
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O'Hares campground in Kosciuszko National Park was a former Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Scheme site. Today, it provides convenient boating access to the southern end of Talbingo Reserve.
This peaceful campground is surrounded by eucalypt forests, mountain gums and peppermint trees, and offers lovely lake views. Here, you’ll also find picnic tables, wood barbecues, non-flush toilets and a boat ramp, making it a convenient family camping spot.
This is a great spot to pitch a tent and take advantage of all that Kosciuszko National Park has to offer, as well as to enjoy paddling, sailing, boating and fishing on the nearby reservoir.
Tell someone about your trip
Fill in a trip intention form to tell your family or friends where you're going, when you expect to return and who is with you. They can contact NSW Police if you don't return on time.
Conservation program:
Southern corroboree frog conservation project
An iconic endangered species, the southern corroboree frog, found only in Kosciuszko National Park, faces the grave threat of extinction. Saving Our Species aims to prevent this from happening by battling chytrid fungus, protecting frog habitat from pests, and fostering a captive breeding program.
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
- Tumut Region Visitor Centre
- 9am to 5pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 6947 7025
- tumutrvc@environment.nsw.gov.au
- The Old Butter Factory, 5 Adelong Road, Tumut NSW 2720
Park info
- in the Tumut area of Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains region
The Tumut area is open all year but some roads and trails may close due to weather conditions or park management issues.
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No park entry fees apply in the Tumut area. See vehicle entry fees for other areas in Kosciuszko National Park.
Buy annual pass
What's nearby:
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- Cafes and kiosks (1)
- Cycling (5)
- Fishing (8)
- Historic heritage (5)
- Horse riding (3)
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- Picnics and barbecues (3)
- Road trips and car/bus tours (5)
- Show cave tours (6)
- Sightseeing (5)
- Snow sports (12)
- Swimming (6)
- Visitor centres (2)
- Walking (25)
- Waterfalls (3)
- Wildflowers (seasonal) (2)