Keepit Dam Campground
Last Updated Jun 2013
On the foreshore of lake keepit, suitable for caravans and powered sites available.
This is a great family campsite as there are a range of activities to keep the kids amused. Apart from the obvious swimming and fishing, there is also a decent playground, and a "waterplay park" which has a couple of spinning, spraying thingamagigs that wet them down on hot day (Sorry for the crappy description).
The (tent based) camping area is grassy and has a fair bit of shade in spots. You can camp right on the edge of the lake and pull your boat up on the shore.
A camp kitchen is provided as well as a kiosk, fuel, bottle shop (yay), ice, telephone and take away food. It kind of makes it not really camping I suppose...
If you are a bit scared of swimming in the lake, and would prefer some chlorine, there is also a small wading pool.
Fishing
I have never managed to catch anything here, however I think that is more up to my skills than on a lack of fish. There are reports of good sized cod, yellow belly, perch etc. and it is really a popular spot for fishing.
The boat ramp is excellent and has a small jetty that runs alongside it for easy access for passengers. This is something I really appreciate when launching the half cabin and getting the kids aboard.
Accomodation Options
If you are not that keen on the whole camping thing, there are also cabins, on-site caravans and "camp-o-tel tents". There are also powered sites with concrete pads for caravans.
Facilities and activities at Keepit Dam
- Number of sites:
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50
- Camping Fees:
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Powered Site $19 - $28
Unpowered Site $14 - $23
Bush Camping $12 - $18
Extra Person $5 - $5
There are day entry fees ($9) to use the area without staying.
- Bookings:
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Cashier on site.
- How to book:
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Bookings can be made by phoning 6769 7605 or following the link below.
- Toilets:
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Flushing Toilets
- Pets:
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Not allowed
- Water Availability:
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There is usually drinking water available at this campsite. Please take care, it may still be advisable to boil water before drinking.
- Camp fires:
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Fires may be allowed in built fire places. Please check local fire bans and rules.
- Barbeques:
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Electric/gas barbeques are available.
- Swimming:
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You are able to swim in the lake nearby.
- Fishing:
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There are fishing spots at or near this campsite.
- Picnic Tables:
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Yes.
- Horse Riding:
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No
- Canoeing / Kayaking:
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There are canoeing and kayaking spots at or near this campsite
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Location information for Keepit Dam
This campsite is in Lake Keepit
Tamworth and Gunnedah's most popular water based recreation area.
This site is accessable by caravans in good weather.
Lake Keepit is about 58km west from Tamworth or 40km east from Gunnedah via the Oxley Highway. The turn off is well signed off the Oxely Highway and the road in is bitumen all the way.
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