Three Mile Dam Campground sits on the shore of a small lake high in Kosciuszko National Park, close to Selwyn Snow Resort. We didn’t camp here. We called in for a daytime visit in early September 2025, the morning after our night at Denison Campground, and had a good look around.
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The good
- Close to Selwyn Snow Resort
- Direct access to the water, with good views
- Fishing in the dam
- Only a $6 booking fee
- Picnic tables and wood barbecues
The not-so-good
- A bit smaller, and relatively close to the main road
- Higher up, so it can get cooler
- No drinking water: bring your own
It’s a nice enough campground, and its location is what makes it: it’s close to Selwyn, and you camp right by the water.
About Three Mile Dam Campground
The campground is run by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, in the Selwyn area of the park near Kiandra. The sites are unpowered and unmarked, on grass among the snow gums, and they suit tents, camper trailers and caravans. You can camp beside your vehicle.
The dam itself goes back to the Kiandra gold-mining era, when it supplied water for sluicing. Today National Parks describes the campground as a base for walks, mountain biking, fishing and cross-country skiing.
Compared with Denison it’s a bit smaller, and it’s relatively close to the main road. There was also a bit more snow on the ground here than at Denison, so it sits a bit higher and can get cooler.
Quick facts
- AddressThree Mile Dam Campground, Link Road, Kosciuszko National Park, Kiandra NSW, AustraliaSee on the trip map →
- Facilities:ToiletsPicnic TablesWood BBQsFire PitsCaravan AccessCamper Trailer AccessFishingWalking TrailsNo Drinking WaterNo Pets
- Good to know:Gates closed June to October long weekendsBring firewood and waterSelwyn Snow Resort close by
- Fees:$6 booking fee$29 daily park entry in winter
- 8.7/10Overall rated
- Book via NSW National Parks
Three Mile Dam Campground and Surroundings
The best thing about the campground is the water. The sites run along the shore of the dam, so you have direct access to it, which opens up fishing and gives you good views from camp. When we visited, a caravan was set up right on the water’s edge next to a picnic table.
Back from the water, the sites sit under old snow gums, which give more shelter than the open plain at Denison.
The other big plus is Selwyn Snow Resort, which is further down Link Road, about 5 to 10 minutes’ drive. The Goldseekers track also starts from a car park on Link Road.
Getting There and Accessibility
From Adaminaby, follow the Snowy Mountains Highway for 37.7 km and take the Link Road turn-off, signposted to Mt Selwyn. The campground is 5.8 km along Link Road, on your right. Coming from Tumut, the turn-off is 75.5 km south along the highway.
The track into the campground is unsealed but fine for a 2WD. In early September there was still snow along its edges.
Two things to know about winter. The gates to the campground are closed from the June long weekend to the October long weekend, and in that time it’s walk-in only from the Goldseekers track car park on Link Road. National Parks also recommends that all vehicles carry snow chains in those months.
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. In winter, from the June to the October long weekend, park entry fees apply on Link Road: $29 per vehicle for 24 hours.
Toilets, tables and barbecues. The toilets are non-flush long-drops. There are picnic tables on site, and wood barbecues and fire pits for cooking. Bring your own firewood, and check for fire bans before you go.
What to bring. The only water is untreated dam water, so bring your own for drinking and cooking. It’s higher up here than at Denison and it can get cooler, so pack warm sleeping gear, even outside the middle of winter.
Good to know. If you want to fish, you need a current NSW recreational fishing licence. Generators are permitted. Pets aren’t allowed in the national park, and mobile reception is limited in this part of the park.
Summary: Is Three Mile Dam Campground Worth It?
Yes, if you want to be close to Selwyn or camp by the water. Three Mile Dam Campground is nice enough: a bit smaller than Denison and relatively close to the main road, but with direct access to the dam, good views and fishing from camp. It costs only a $6 booking fee. Remember that it’s higher up and can get cooler, that there’s no drinking water, and that the gates are closed in winter.
A small lakeside campground under the snow gums, close to Selwyn Snow Resort, with direct access to the water for fishing.
- Anglers
- Car campers
- Caravanners
Yes. There are no camping fees, only a $6 booking fee, and you camp by the water, 5 to 10 minutes from Selwyn Snow Resort. Bring your own drinking water, firewood and warm gear.
Recommended Gear for Three Mile Dam Campground
It gets cold up here, so warm sleeping gear comes first. There’s no drinking water, so carry your own in a water container. A pair of camping chairs by the water is the best seat in the campground, and with coffee gear and a stove you’re set for a cold morning by the dam.
