Private Town Campground
Last Updated Aug 2015 by Dmax
A very large, grassy and shady campground in the ghost town of Private Town (4wd only).
This was once a mining village, however is now deserted. The campground is is a large grassy clearing with scattered shade and surrounded by history.
There are hot showers, fire places, toilets, and gas barbecues in the campground kitchen.
Facilities and activities at Private Town
- Number of sites:
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10
- Camping Fees:
- Bookings:
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Bookings can be made over the phone or internet.
- How to book:
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Bookings can be made up to 12 months in advance through the Yerranderie caretaker on (02) 4659 6165
- Toilets:
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Flushing Toilets
- Pets:
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It is not known if pets are allowed at this campsite
- 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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Gas/electric barbeques available.
- Swimming:
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There are no known swimming spots at this campsite.
- Fishing:
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There is no fishing 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 is no canoeing or kayaking at or near this campsite
- More Information
Location information for Private Town
4wd only access.
Private Town campground is in Yerranderie Regional Park. To get there:
Start at Oberon on Edith Road, then turn right after 8km onto Butter Factory Lane, which leads onto Shooters Hill Road.
Turn left onto Mount Werong Road (also known as Colong Oberon historic stock route) and follow this unsealed road past Mount Werong campground.
Continue all the way along the crest of Murruin Range to Yerranderie Regional Park
NB: No immediate access to/from Sydney, only via Goulburn/Oberon areas:
Please note no access is available from Sydney's west through Burragorang Valley from East (Picton/Oakdale) and there is no access through the valley from the west, in an easterly direction from Yerranderie.
Schedule 1 protected water catchment access restrictions ensure Sydney’s water quality and prevent any access through this area
Please be aware that many commercially available online mapping and GPS navigation devices do not have this information listed within, and following these without first programming Goulburn or Oberon as an initial destination will cause navigational issues.
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