Perrys Lookdown campground
Great campsite for access to the Grose Valley, and there are a number of lookouts close by. Limit of one night stay
Getting there |
Closest point to drive and park is on all weather unsealed roads, from there it is via the water to this the campsite
GPS: -33.59935, 150.34592 Follow Hat Hill Rd from Blackheath. There are a few signs near the end of the road. |
General Information |
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You will need to walk a short distance from your car to the campsite – no caravans or camper trailers Great campsite for access to the Grose Valley, and there are a number of lookouts close by. Limit of one night stay |
Bookings and contact information |
You are not able to book these campsites – first come basisFor more information contact the
Blue Mountains (Blackheath) Phone:(02) 4787 8877 [email protected] |
Facilities | |
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Toilets Pit or composting toilets are available |
Showers No showers are provided on site |
Water No drinking water onsite – bring your own water |
Tables No Picnic tables or shelters are provided on site |
Wood pit fire BBQ Wood fired BBQ’s are not provided |
Electric or Gas BBQ Gas or electric BBQ’s are not provided |
Rubbish Bins No rubbish bins provided – take your own rubbish with you |
Campfires This is a Fuel Stove only area, solid fuel (eg wood) fires are not permitted at any time. Gas stoves may be used, but be aware of local fire bans |
There is nowhere to swim
Closest point to drive and park is on all weather unsealed roads, from there it is via the water to this the campsite
GPS: -33.59935, 150.34592
Follow Hat Hill Rd from Blackheath. There are a few signs near the end of the road. http://wild.tl/3r
Follow Hat Hill Rd from Blackheath. There are a few signs near the end of the road. http://wild.tl/3r
Park Information & Alerts
There are alerts raised for Blue Mountains National Park as at Fri, 27 Sep 2024 15:51:05 +1000Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed
Many roads, fire trails and walking tracks within Blue Mountains National Park are closed due to infrastructure upgrades or damage caused by wet weather including subsidence, rockfalls, landslides and fallen trees.
The following areas are closed:
Katoomba and Leura
- Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall risk.
- Prince Henry Cliff walk (part of Grand Cliff Top walk) is closed between Gordon Falls picnic area and Elysian Rock lookout, due to a landslide. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information. Additionally, Detours via Olympian Parade will be in place. Parts of Cliff Drive near Leura Cascades will also be closed. See Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- Fern Bower track between Prince Henry Cliff walk (Grand Cliff Top walk) and Amphitheatre track is closed due to multiple landslides. Access to Leura Forest and Jamison Valley is via Amphitheatre track.
- Ruined Castle, Golden Stairs, Solitary loop and Federal Pass, west of Scenic World are closed due to multiple landslides.
- Lone Lyrebird track is closed between Gordon Road and the War Memorial, due to subsidence. Detour is in place.
- Part of Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout. Roberts Pass is closed due to rockfall and landslide hazards.
- Six Foot track from Katoomba (Explorers Tree) to Alum Creek campground will be closed on the Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 November 2024 to allow for aerial pest works.
- Six Foot track is affected by closures at Jenolan Caves.
- Charles Darwin walk (part of Grand Cliff Top walk) is closed between Fletcher Street and Weeping Rock. Detours are in place to provide directions to Wentworth Falls picnic area. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- Part of National Pass (west of Wentworth Falls middle crossing) is closed due to a major landslide and ongoing risks.
- Wentworth Pass and Slack Stairs are closed due to multiple landslides. No access to Roberts Pass and Vera Falls.
- Bedford Creek and Andersons fire trails will be closed to Friday 4th October 2024 to allow for roadworks. There is no access to vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists from Anderson fire trail or Murphys Road to Ingar campground. There is also no exit to Woodford from Andersons fire trail. Trails and campgrounds will be open on Saturday and Sunday. Ingar campground is open on Saturday night only.
- Mount Banks Road will be closed to vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists until Monday 30 September 2024 for fire trail maintenance. No access to Mount Banks Summit walk will be permitted from Monday to Friday. The pincic area and Mount Banks Summit walking track will be open during weekends.
- Govetts Leap will be closed for works Tuesday 15th October.
- Williams track (Govetts descent) and Rodriguez Pass are closed due to rockfalls and landslides. Grose Valley can be accessed from Evans lookout via Horse track.
- Pulpit Rock Reserve, lookouts and walking track are closed. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information. Pulpit Rock walking track from Popes Glen is open as far as the NPWS boundary (as shown on Google maps).
Some adventure recreation areas and routes are specifically closed where the access or exit road/track is mentioned above.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
Closed areas: Glenbrook precinct closure
The Glenbrook precinct will be closed on weekdays for major roadworks, from Monday 29 April to Tuesday 15 October 2024.
Heavy machinery and vehicles will be in operation from Monday to Friday during this period. Access beyond the entry gate will be closed to all vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.
The following areas will be closed on weekdays:
- Woodford – The Oaks trail
- The Single track
- Euroka campground
- Red Hands Cave
- Red Hands Cave walking track
- Jack Evans track
- Nepean lookout
- Nepean River walking track
- Pisgah Rock
- Mount Portal lookout
- Tunnel View lookout
- Jellybean Pool
- Blue Pool
- Glenbrook Gorge walking track.
- Euroka picnic area
- Woodford – The Oaks trail
- The Single track
- Mt Portal and Tunnel View lookouts
- Jellybean Pool
- Blue Pool
- Glenbrook Gorge walking track
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office 02 4720 6200.
Fires – Not Applicable: Blue Pool Hazard Reduction
There is a fire in this park called Blue Pool Hazard Reduction. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Blue Mountains National Park from Monday 26 August 2024 to Sunday 8 September 2024.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the local NPWS area office for more information:
Blackheath 02 4787 8877
Oberon 02 6336 6200
Glenbrook 02 4720 6200
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting program from Thursday 2 May 2024 to Friday 1 November 2024 in the following areas:
- Abercrombie River National Park
- Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
- Kanangra-Boyd National Park
- Blue Mountains National Park (southern section)
- Wollemi National Park (Wolga)
- Gardens of Stone National Park
- Jenolan Karst Conservation Area
- Turon National Park
- Marrangaroo National Park
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.
Closed areas: Woodford-Oaks trail closure
Woodford-Oaks trail is closed on weekdays to all cyclists and pedestrians due to heavy machinery in operation.
The Oaks and Single tracks will be open to cyclists on weekends, and will fully reopen as soon as works are complete.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 4720 6200.
Safety alerts: Remote walking track conditions
Remote routes within the Kanangra Wilderness Area including Kanangra to Katoomba (K2K) trail have been impacted by heavy fire regrowth and flood damage.
In some places, tracks are no longer visible and are not easy to navigate, taking longer to traverse than expected. Limited to zero water sources are currently available along routes.
If you plan to walk in the area, please ensure you have an appropriate level of experience, navigation skills and equipment including Personal Locator Beacon (PLB).
Mobile reception is limited so alternative communication methods are strongly recommended.
For more information, contact the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
Closed areas: Waratah Native Gardens picnic area closed
Waratah Native Gardens picnic area is closed until further notice. This includes Gorge walking track. No access to the area is permitted.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Hawkesbury-Nattai area office on 02 4720 6200.
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