Bents Basin campground
This deep waterhole forms part of a gorge on the Nepean River between Camden and Penrith, and is a popular spot for people escaping Sydney.
Enjoy water-based activities such as swimming, fishing & canoeing. There are fireplaces and accessible toilet facilities (though the Basin is not easily accessible by wheelchair). There is bushwalking through Gulguer Nature Reserve to Caley’s Lookout. Car-based and caravan camping (no powered sites) is available in the camping area (bookings essential, fees apply).
Facilities for hire include Campground Shelter & Kitchen, Picnic Areas & Hall with Commercial Kitchen – further information and bookings at Bents Basin Office.
Free Hot showers are provided on site.
Free Electric BBQs are also available.
Bring your own firewood, or purchase at campground for – 20kg hardwood. It is an offence to take firewood from the bush.
Campers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Park Hours:
9:00 am to 4:30 pm Eastern Standard Time
9:00 am to 7:00 pm Daylight Savings
Office Hours:
9:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday to Friday
Enjoy water-based activities such as swimming, fishing & canoeing. There are fireplaces and accessible toilet facilities (though the Basin is not easily accessible by wheelchair). There is bushwalking through Gulguer Nature Reserve to Caley’s Lookout. Car-based and caravan camping (no powered sites) is available in the camping area (bookings essential, fees apply).
Facilities for hire include Campground Shelter & Kitchen, Picnic Areas & Hall with Commercial Kitchen – further information and bookings at Bents Basin Office.
Free Hot showers are provided on site.
Free Electric BBQs are also available.
Bring your own firewood, or purchase at campground for – 20kg hardwood. It is an offence to take firewood from the bush.
Campers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Park Hours:
9:00 am to 4:30 pm Eastern Standard Time
9:00 am to 7:00 pm Daylight Savings
Office Hours:
9:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday to Friday
Getting there |
![]() Campsite is signposted and accessed via Wolstenholme Avenue entrance only. Wolstenholme Avenue is off Greendale Road from Wallacia in the north, or Liverpool in the east. |
General Information |
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![]() Enjoy water-based activities such as swimming, fishing & canoeing. There are fireplaces and accessible toilet facilities (though the Basin is not easily accessible by wheelchair). There is bushwalking through Gulguer Nature Reserve to Caley’s Lookout. Car-based and caravan camping (no powered sites) is available in the camping area (bookings essential, fees apply). Facilities for hire include Campground Shelter & Kitchen, Picnic Areas & Hall with Commercial Kitchen – further information and bookings at Bents Basin Office. Free Hot showers are provided on site. Free Electric BBQs are also available. Bring your own firewood, or purchase at campground for – 20kg hardwood. It is an offence to take firewood from the bush. Campers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Park Hours: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Eastern Standard Time 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Daylight Savings Office Hours: 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday to Friday |
Bookings and contact information |
![]() Phone:02 4774 6800 [email protected] |
Facilities | |
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![]() Flush toilets available |
![]() Hot showers are provided on site |
![]() Drinking water is provided on site |
![]() Picnic tables are provided on site |
![]() Wood fired Pit BBQ’s are provided – bring your own wood |
![]() Gas or electric BBQ’s are provided |
![]() There are rubbish bins provided on site |
![]() Fires are generally permitted at this campsite, be aware of local fire bans |

There are places to swim

Campsite is signposted and accessed via Wolstenholme Avenue entrance only. Wolstenholme Avenue is off Greendale Road from Wallacia in the north, or Liverpool in the east. http://wild.tl/2q
Park Information & Alerts
There are alerts raised for Bents Basin State Conservation Area as at Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:02:18 +1100Closed areas: Closed for ground pest control operations
Bents Basin SCA and Gulguer NR are closed due to pest animal control shooting operations. Shooting operations will occur on select nights throughout this period, excluding weekends and public holidays. The operations will run from sunset to sunrise, where the park will be closed for public access.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Cumberland Area Office on 02 4580 2750.
There are no other campsites in this park.