Bullocks Hill Campground is a simple bush camp under the snow gums, just off the Snowy Mountains Highway in the north of Kosciuszko National Park. We didn’t camp here. We called in for a quick look on a Saturday in early September 2025, on the way back from Selwyn Snow Resort.
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The good
- Nice vibe, with very sheltered spots by the trees
- Not far off the main road
- Only a $6 booking fee
- Horse friendly
- Close to Selwyn, Kiandra and Yarrangobilly Caves
The not-so-good
- No drinking water and no bins
- Basic: pit toilets and fire rings only
- Closed in winter
It has a nice vibe. After the wide open grass at Denison Campground, this one feels very different: the spots are very sheltered, tucked in by the trees.
About Bullocks Hill Campground
The campground is run by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, in the Selwyn area of the park between Kiandra and Yarrangobilly Caves. The sites are unpowered and unmarked, and they suit tents, camper trailers and caravans. You can camp beside your vehicle.
It’s also a popular place for camping with horses. There’s a horse yard, a loading ramp and hitching rails, and riding trails lead out to high country huts like Millers Hut and Witzes Hut. National Parks describes it as a summer base for horse riding, mountain biking, fishing and bushwalking.
Quick facts
- AddressBullocks Hill Campground, Bullocks Hill Trail, Kosciuszko National Park, NSW, AustraliaSee on the trip map →
- Phone reception:Patchy
- Facilities:ToiletsFire PitsHorse YardsCaravan AccessCamper Trailer AccessWalking TrailsFishingNo Drinking WaterNo Rubbish BinsNo Pets
- Good to know:Closed June to October long weekendsBring water and firewoodDry weather access only
- Fees:$6 booking fee
- 8.4/10Overall rated
- Book via NSW National Parks
Bullocks Hill Campground and Surroundings
The campground sits in a woodland of snow gums at the edge of the open plains. The sites are on bare ground and grass between the trunks, so you get shade in summer and shelter from the wind, which the open campgrounds around here don’t give you.
It’s a basic camp. We saw fire rings made of stones, a hitching rail for horses and two corrugated iron toilets. When we were there in early September, there was still snow lying in the shade.
There’s plenty to do from here in the warmer months. Yarrangobilly Caves is a short drive up the highway, and you can fish for trout in the Murrumbidgee and Eucumbene Rivers or at Tantangara Dam. National Parks says to watch for kangaroos and wallabies on the plains and to listen for gang-gang cockatoos.
Getting There and Accessibility
Bullocks Hill Campground is just off the Snowy Mountains Highway, about 100 km from Cooma or 78 km from Tumut. The turn-off onto Bullocks Hill trail is signposted, and it’s not far off the main road: just a little dirt road in. It can be a bit muddy, but it’s nothing too difficult.
National Parks lists the access as 2WD in dry weather only, and the campground may not be accessible after snow or rain. There were still patches of snow beside the track when we drove in.
The campground and Bullocks Hill trail are closed in winter, from the June long weekend to the October long weekend, so check the NSW National Parks page before you plan a stay.
Practical Tips and Facilities
Booking and fees. You book online through NSW National Parks, and there’s just a $6 booking fee. The sites are unpowered and unassigned, with a limit of one vehicle with a trailer per site, and each booking has to include at least one adult. You can stay up to 14 days at a booked site and 21 days in the national park in total. It’s popular in school holidays.
Toilets and fire rings. The toilets are non-flush. There are fire rings for cooking and campfires, and you need to bring your own firewood. Check for fire bans before you go.
What to bring. There’s no drinking water, so bring all the water you need for drinking and cooking. There are no rubbish bins either, so everything goes home with you. It’s a remote spot: the nearest fuel and supplies are in Adaminaby, Cooma, Talbingo or Tumut, so arrive well prepared.
Good to know. Pets aren’t allowed in the national park. The phone connection was OK-ish when we were there, so don’t count on it.
Summary: Is Bullocks Hill Campground Worth It?
Yes, if you want a simple, sheltered bush camp. Bullocks Hill Campground has less than Denison or Three Mile Dam in the way of facilities, with no picnic tables or water, but it has a nice vibe, the trees give it shelter the open campgrounds lack, it’s horse friendly, and it’s not far off the main road. Remember that it’s closed in winter and that you need to bring all your own water and firewood.
A simple, horse friendly bush campground with a nice vibe and very sheltered spots by the trees, not far off the Snowy Mountains Highway.
- 4WD tourers
- Car campers
- Groups
Yes, if you’re happy with a basic bush camp. For a $6 booking fee you get shelter under the snow gums and a fire ring, close to the highway. Bring all your own water and firewood.
Recommended Gear for Bullocks Hill Campground
There’s no water here, so a good water container comes first. There are no picnic tables, so bring a camp table and camping chairs, and pack warm sleeping gear for the cold nights up here.
