Woolshed Flat campground
Turon National Park
Overview
Woolshed Flat campground offers peaceful camp sites right on the edge of the gorgeous Turon River, making it a great place to explore the bush and river tracks of Turon National Park.
Number of campsites | 20 |
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Camping type | Tent, Camping beside my vehicle |
Facilities | Picnic tables, barbecue facilities |
What to bring | Drinking water, cooking water, firewood |
Price | There are no camping fees at this campground but a $6 booking fee applies. |
Group bookings | Book up to 40 people or 9 sites online. For larger groups, make a group booking enquiry. |
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Make the most of everything this lovely area has to offer by packing your fishing gear, your swimmers, your binoculars for birdwatching, and strap the canoe to the roof if you have one.
From the campground you can easily check out some of the park’s remote bushwalking opportunities and just soak up the sights of the diverse landscape and native animals that live in the area.
Access to this tranquil, relaxed spot involves river crossing, so naturally it's popular with 4WD enthusiasts and self-sufficient campers looking for an idyllic getaway.
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Local alerts
For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/woolshed-flat-campground-turon-national-park/local-alerts
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
- Blue Mountains Heritage Centre and Blackheath office
- 9am to 4pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 4787 8877
- bluemountains.heritagecentre@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 270 Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath NSW 2785
Park info
- in Turon National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Turon National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Visitor info
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Learn more
Woolshed Flat campground is in Turon National Park. Here are just some of the reasons why this park is special:
A prosperous gold mining area

In 1851, a delighted Aboriginal prospector found a large gold nugget in the Turon River. Subsequent valuable finds led to the development of the nearby town of Sofala during a gold mining boom. The park area has now been extensively mined for gold and many relics of this activity are still visible along the river’s banks. The park’s historic gold diggings hold local, regional and state significance and are on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Dramatic geological activity

Central west NSW has had an eventful geological history and the landscape of the area still bears striking reminders of these events, from gold mining remnants to volcanic activity. The gold extracted in the Turon area was alluvial, having washed down over millions of years, to be deposited in the gravels and silts of the creeks and streams.
Important cultural history

Turon National Park is Wiradjuri Aboriginal country and is home to many sacred sites that bear witness to the land’s earliest occupiers. Archaeological surveys from recent times have revealed evidence of extensive Aboriginal occupation prior to European arrival in the area. Therefore, the park plays an important role in conserving evidence of traditional, historical and contemporary land use and is of cultural significance to the Wiradjuri people, as well as descendents of early settlers of European and Chinese heritage.
Riverine oak forest communities

Turon National Park protects regionally important stands of fringing riverine oak forest communities along Turon River. With an abundance of plant life, you can also find snow gum and ribbon gum woodlands in the area. If you're seeking an adventure, then explore the park and head to the relatively undisturbed ranges throughout the park, which are filled with eucalypt communities.