Gungarlin River Campground - NSW

The remote Gungarlin River campground is nestled beside the Gungarlin River, in Kosciuszko National Park, an hour's drive from Jindabyne. Accessed by 4WD only, it's a great place to spend your time fishing, mountain biking, horse riding and walking the Botherum Plain.

Suitable for Tent, Camper trailer, Camping beside vehicle. Picnic tables, barbecue facilities, toilets. There are no camping fees at this campground but a $6 booking fee applies. Park entry fees don't apply to access this campground. Book online or call the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757

Sites are unmarked and unpowered. Maximum length of stay is 14 days at this campground and 21 days in this national park. A maximum of 2 sites can be booked in 1 customer name.

This campground is in a remote location, so you'll need to bring all your supplies with you.

The weather in this area can be extreme and unpredictable. Please arrive well prepared for your visit, especially in winter. Alpine areas present special safety issues. Conditions can be extreme and may change rapidly, particularly in winter. It’s important to be prepared and find out how to stay safe in alpine areas.

Enjoy summer fishing in the river, or explore the management trails on a bushwalk, mountain bike or horse ride. You’ll find historic alpine huts dotted throughout the area, including nearby Botherum Plain Hut, and Daveys Hut which was built in 1909. To get there, cross the river at the bridge and follow the walking track heading northwest for 2km. Napthalis Homestead site is 1.5km further along the plain.

Red-necked wallabies and eastern grey kangaroos can often be seen bounding across the plains. At dusk, keep an eye out for wombats and ring-tailed possums that come down to the river to drink.

In spring and summer, the frost hollow grasslands are covered in yellow native daisies. At 1300m in elevation, temperatures can fall well below zero in winter, so it’s best to visit during the warmer months.