Yachting Point campground
Tumut area in Kosciuszko National Park
Overview
Yachting Point campground is located off Snowy Mountains Highway in northern Kosciuszko National Park, near Tumut. Set beside Blowering Dam, it's a great spot for fishing and water activities.
| Camping type | Tent, Camper trailer site, Camping beside my vehicle |
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| Facilities | Picnic tables, barbecue facilities, carpark, toilets |
| 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 | Bookings for up to 5 sites and 20 people can be made online. School groups and commercial tour operators can submit a group booking enquiry form. |
| 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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Be sure to bring your fishing rod along to Kosciuszko National Park. Blowering Dam is a great place to try your luck at fishing for cod or redfin. You can then take advantage of the facilities nearby and cook up a storm on the barbecue. In the warmer months, the dam is also a beautiful place for a swimming in picturesque surroundings.
Nearby
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Humes Crossing campground
Just a short drive from Kosciuszko’s northern attractions, Humes Crossing campground is an ideal camping base for large groups and families with kids.
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Snowy Mountains Highway
Snowy Mountains Highway is a scenic driving route between Tumut and Cooma, taking in caves, campgrounds, ski fields, trails for hiking, biking and horse riding in northern Kosciuszko National Park.
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:
Things to do (42)
- 4WD touring (1)
- Adventure sports (1)
- Birdwatching and wildlife encounters (1)
- Cafes and kiosks (1)
- Cycling (1)
- Fishing (7)
- Historic heritage (3)
- Horse riding (3)
- Picnics and barbecues (3)
- Road trips and car/bus tours (3)
- Show cave tours (6)
- Sightseeing (5)
- Snow sports (3)
- Swimming (6)
- Visitor centres (2)
- Walking (17)
- Waterfalls (3)