Yolde Campground - Kosciuszko National Park NSW
Snow sports are the big attractions in winter, but in warmer months you can admire the alpine wildflowers, visit historic homesteads on the treeless plains in the north of the park, or explore Yarrangobilly Caves and swim in the thermal pool. Alpine walks are limited to the warmer months, but lower-altitude walks are worth taking throughout the year. The Alpine Way has been fully sealed, providing a scenic route between Jindabyne and Khancoban.
Car-based camping areas with fireplaces and toilets are provided along major roads throughout the park, including the Alpine Way, the Khancoban-Cabramurra road (closed in winter), the Snowy Mountains Highway, Elliot Way and Barry Way; phone for details about camping in these areas. Commercial accommodation is available at Thredbo, Perisher, Smiggin Holes, Charlotte Pass, Guthega and Sawpit Creek. For a real old-world high-country experience stay at Currango Homestead and cottages in the heart of the snow gum woodlands in the north of the park (phone 6947 7025 for bookings).
Access 450-600 km south-west of Sydney. Yarrangobilly Caves are 70 km south-east of Tumut on the Snowy Mountains Highway; the ski fields are 90-100 km west of Coomaon Kosciuszko Road and Alpine Way and at Selwyn Snowfields north-west of Cooma. During winter, motorists must carry properly fitting snow chains on most mountain roads. A vehicle entry fee applies year round on the Kosciuszko Road and Alpine Way and during winter at Mt Selwyn. Vehicles and horses are not permitted in the park's wilderness areas. A vehicle fee of $3 applies at Yarrangobilly Caves. There are no designated sites at this campground.
Activities: fishing, walking
Natural setting: dry eucalypt forests
Getting there: Access is via a short dirt track off the Snowy Mountains Highway, 34 km south of Tumut.
Facilities: picnic tables, wood barbecues (bring your own firewood), non-flush toilets
Water supply: This campground is within 100 m of Blowering Dam high water mark. The water level is variable and may be strong due to releases from Jounama Dam. All water collected for drinking should be boiled for approximately 5-10 minutes.
Not permitted here:
•Dogs.
•Other domestic animals or pets. The campsite is accessible by all weather unsealed roads suitable for 2wd vehicles
324.6 km SW of Sydney
The campsite turn-off is signposted 'Yolde', about 35km south of Tumut along the Snowy Mountains Hwy. The campsite is then split across 3 main areas, but if you keep right on the dirt road you get to the main one.
You can park a caravan, trailer, or a tent in this campground
There are a total of 15 campsites
The campsite is in the dry thick scrub between Blowering Dam and the Snowy Highway. The campsites are not set, so just find a comfortable area - there would easily be space for 15 campsites. There is a dirt road leading down to the dam, and a few tracks in the area to explore.
You are not able to book these campsites - first come basis
REGION: > NSW > Regional NSW > Murray & Riverina > Kosciuszko National Park
Snowy Mountains Hwy - W
Kosciuszko National Park NSW 2720
P: 02 69477025
GPS:-35.53859,148.29567
GPS:S35 32 18,E148 17 44
GPS:S35 32.3154,E148 17.7402
