Crams Farm Picnic Area - NSW

Access to Cram’s Farm is via security gates on Commissioners Creek Road, Doon Doon. Cram’s Farm is the main recreational area for the Clarrie Hall Dam. There are 14 hectares to explore and a boat ramp for launching watercraft.

No swimming. No overnight camping. No livestock grazing. No dogs or horses.

The Dairy is the rustic shelter on the left when you arrive at Cram’s Farm. It can be hired during opening hours.

Booking gives you exclusive use of The Dairy, picnic tables and kitchenette (including power and water), with access to use the rest of Cram’s Farm with the general public.

The second shelter known as 'The Piggery' is popular for group picnics, with electric barbecues and picnic tables.

This area is available on a ‘first in best dressed on the day’ basis and cannot be booked or cordoned off for exclusive use.

The hall can be hired for weddings and events. Bookings are managed by the Doon Doon Hall Trust. Hire fees apply. The grassed area at Cram’s Farm can be booked for up to 3 hours for wedding ceremonies and events. A fee applies.

Fire trails and tracks around the dam are available for bushwalking (day visits only). No motorbikes or 4WDs allowed.

Petrol and diesel motors must not be used on the dam (remove from boat before entering the water). Electric motors, sail boats, oared boats and kayaks are permitted.

A jetty and launch ramp offers access to the upper reaches of the dam. Explore by kayak and enjoy catch and release fishing.

Private properties border the dam, please do not land anywhere except the launch sites.

Clarrie Hall Dam has been stocked with more than 300,000 Australian Bass since 1991.

NSW Fisheries regulations: 2 Bass per person, with only one fish allowed to be longer than 35 cm. Catch and release is recommended in Clarrie Hall Dam.

This is a beautiful picnic ground and relaxation area. Great for canoeing or kayaking or fishing or just chilling out and admiring the water lilies and watching the birdlife.