Jounama Creek Campground was the last camp of our Snowy Mountains trip. After Yarrangobilly Caves and a stop at Black Perry Lookout, we rolled in late on a Saturday afternoon in early September 2025, slept in the back of the Prado again and headed back to Sydney the next day. We didn’t have our rooftop tent yet.
Featured inKosciuszko National Park (NSW) Guide
The good
- Very quiet and peaceful
- Sites next to the flowing creek, with mountains behind
- Our own picnic table and fire pit at the site
- Less cold than Denison: it’s at lower altitude
- Only a $6 booking fee
- A long stretch, so you’re not close to other campers
The not-so-good
- No drinking water: creek water needs treating
- Close to the highway
- No showers
We loved it here. It’s very quiet and peaceful, with the campsites next to the flowing creek and the majestic mountains in the background.
About Jounama Creek Campground
The campground is run by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, in the Tumut area of Kosciuszko National Park near Talbingo. The sites are unpowered and unmarked, and they suit tents, camper trailers and caravans. You can camp beside your vehicle.
A gravel loop road runs around open grassy areas, with picnic tables and fire pits spread along the creek. National Parks calls it ideal for caravans and families, and a base for boating, swimming and fishing at the nearby Blowering and Talbingo reservoirs in the warmer months.
Quick facts
- AddressJounama Creek Campground, Jounama Creek Trail, Kosciuszko National Park, Talbingo NSW 2720, AustraliaSee on the trip map →
- Phone reception:Good
- Facilities:ToiletsPicnic TablesWood BBQsFire PitsCaravan AccessCamper Trailer AccessFishingWalking TrailsNo Drinking WaterNo ShowersNo Pets
- Good to know:500 m off the highwayCreek water needs treatingBring firewood
- Fees:$6 booking fee
- 9.1/10Overall rated
- Book via NSW National Parks
Jounama Creek Campground and Surroundings
We had our own picnic table and fire pit at our campsite, right next to the creek. The campground is a long stretch along the water, so you’re not really close to many other campers, which is great.
It was less cold here than at Denison Campground, because it’s at a lower altitude. There was no snow, and in the morning mist hung in the trees on the hillside behind the camp.
Getting There and Accessibility
Jounama Creek Campground is about 42 km south of Tumut on the Snowy Mountains Highway. Turn at the campground sign, opposite the turn-off to Talbingo township, and it’s 500 metres down to the campground.
The road in is unsealed, but it’s short and listed as fine for a 2WD in all weather.
Practical Tips and Facilities
Booking and fees. There are no camping fees here, but you book online through NSW National Parks and a $6 booking fee applies. You can book up to 20 people or 5 sites online, and the maximum stay is 14 days.
Fire pits and picnic tables. The fire pits are steel boxes on concrete pads, each with a hotplate on a swing arm, and there are picnic tables next to them. Bring your own firewood. National Parks says there may be a supply at the campground and that you may collect fallen timber. Check for fire bans before you go.
Toilets and water. There’s a toilet block with non-flush toilets, and no showers. The only water is from the creek, and it needs to be treated or boiled before you drink it, so bring your own drinking water.
Good to know. If you want to fish, you need a current NSW recreational fishing licence. Pets aren’t allowed in the national park. There was phone reception at the campground.
Summary: Is Jounama Creek Campground Worth It?
Yes. We loved Jounama Creek Campground. It’s very quiet and peaceful, with a flowing creek beside your site, mountains in the background, your own fire pit and picnic table, and only a $6 booking fee. It’s also less cold than the camps higher up. There are no showers and no drinking water, and you’re close to the highway. We stayed here on our last night, before the drive back to Sydney.
A very quiet and peaceful campground, with sites next to a flowing creek and mountains in the background.
We loved it here.
- Car campers
- Caravanners
- Families
Yes. There are no camping fees, only a $6 booking fee, and you camp beside a creek with a fire pit and a picnic table at your site.
Recommended Gear for Jounama Creek Campground
With creek water only, a good water container comes first. A pair of camping chairs by the creek is the best seat in camp, and you’ll want camping lighting once the sun drops behind the hills. For the fire pit, see our camp kitchen reviews.
