Chifley Dam Campground

Last Updated Jan 2014 | Originally suggested by combicombi

Chifley Dam has toilets Chifley Dam has water available Chifley Dam has picnic fireplaces There are picnic tables available at Chifley Dam Chifley Dam has picnic tables You can go fishing at Chifley Dam You are able to canoe in Chifley Dam


Basic, free camping, a short stroll from the shore of Chifley Dam.

There are only 4 sites here (suitable for caravans/campervans). Each site can have more than one tent though, with a maximum of 12 people per site.

There is good quality drinking water available on tap in the caping area, and rubbish bins are also provided. It is a short walk to the flushing toilets, picnic shelters, barbecues and the dam itself. A little further away, there is also a kids playground.

A campsite map is available here

There is a 3 day maximum stay and no bookings for a site.

Facilities and activities at Chifley Dam

Number of sites:

4

Camping Fees:

There is no charge for camping at Chifley Dam for a maximum of 3 nights.

Bookings:

This is a free camping area.

How to book:

There are no bookings required. As there are only 4 sites, it may pay to have a back up plan in case tall sites are occupied.

The dam gates are closed at night (6pm winter and 9pm summr) so make sure you arrive during daylight hours. Gates reopen at around 8am

Toilets:

Flushing Toilets

Pets:

It is not known if pets are allowed at this campsite

Water Availability:

There is usually drinking water available at this campsite. Please take care, it may still be advisable to boil water before drinking.

Camp fires:

Fires may be allowed in built fire places. Please check local fire bans and rules.

Barbeques:

It is not known if barbeques are available.

Swimming:

You are able to swim in the lake nearby.

Fishing:

There are fishing spots at or near this campsite.

Picnic Tables:

Yes.

Horse Riding:

No

Canoeing / Kayaking:

There are canoeing and kayaking spots at or near this campsite

More Information

http://www.bathurst.nsw.gov...

Location information for Chifley Dam

Access

This site is accessable by caravans in good weather.

Getting there

On Chifley Dam Road, about 20km south from Bathurst or

View directions in google maps from Bathurst to Chifley Dam




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