| Cost | FREE |
|---|---|
| Location | Basket Swamp National Park, NSW (north of Tenterfield) |
| Facilities | Tables and toilet (at Boonoo State Forest camping area) |
| In Camps App | Yes – see app for current access status |
UPDATE: BASKET SWAMP NATIONAL PARK REOPENED
We visited after it reopened and thought the FREE bush campground was a top little spot, especially considering the waterfall was a short drive away. Reaching the upper pools was easy, however, it was a steep walk down to see the waterfall.
We tried to pop into Basket Swamp National Park, NSW (north of Tenterfield) but it was closed until further notice – due to weather damaged access roads. Have you camped at Basket Swamp (in Boonoo State Forest) Or stopped at the waterfall?
This important wetland of heaths and sedges has the role of cleaning, stoing and slowly releasing water throughout the year. All so it can gather into creeks feeding the coastal Clarence River system – the second widest river in mainland Australia.
Visit:
- Timbarra Lookout
- Basket Swamp horse riding trails
- Basket Swamp Falls
- Woollool Woolloolni Aboriginal Place
Boonoo State Forest, has a picnic and camping area with tables and toilet, is directly north.
If you have visited here, please send us a photo!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Basket Swamp Campground currently open?
The campground has reopened after temporary closure due to weather-damaged access roads. Check the Camps App for current access status before visiting.
How much does it cost to camp at Basket Swamp?
Basket Swamp is a FREE bush campground.
What facilities are available at the campground?
The camping area at Boonoo State Forest (directly north) has tables and toilet facilities.
How far is the walk to Basket Swamp Falls?
The waterfall is a short drive from the campground. Reaching the upper pools is easy, but it’s a steep walk down to see the waterfall itself.
Can I bring horses to Basket Swamp?
Yes, there are horse riding trails at Basket Swamp. Check the Camps App for current details about trail conditions.
What other attractions are nearby?
Nearby attractions include Timbarra Lookout, Basket Swamp Falls, Woollool Woolloolni Aboriginal Place, and Boonoo State Forest picnic and camping area.
What is special about Basket Swamp?
It’s an important wetland of heaths and sedges that cleans, stores and slowly releases water throughout the year, feeding the coastal Clarence River system – the second widest river in mainland Australia.
Are campfires allowed at Basket Swamp?
Check the Camps App for current details about campfire regulations and fire restrictions.
