Ten Mile Hollow campground
This large, open campsite is found next to the Old Great North Road, at the top of the Simpson Track. The campsite is great for people walking or cycling in the area. There is a pit toilet, a few fire circles and plenty of places to pitch some tents. There is a water tank next to the toilet – if this is empty, there is sometimes water in Ten Mile Hollow Creek a short distance north along the OGNR (otherwise the Wat Buddha Dhamma, about 600m south along the OGNR, provides a water tank for visitors). Treat water before drinking. The area was formally a stockade (a camp) for the convicts who built the road in c.1830. Later the area was named ‘Snodgrass Valley’ and plans to build a town were developed, however neither the name nor the town proved popular (even at 2 pounds an acre)[ref url=http://www.convicttrail.org/history.php?id=a4b3c2%f%9]. Solomon Wiseman (of Wisemans Ferry fame) was given 100 acres to build an inn, however it is not clear if the inn was ever built.
Getting there |
Closest point to drive and park is on sealed roads, from there it is via the water to this the campsite
GPS: -33.32754, 151.08948 Walking access only – used as an overnight spot when people are walking the Old Great North Road walk. The campsite is located just east of the intersection of the Great North Road and Simpson Track. |
General Information |
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There is a long walk into this campsite This large, open campsite is found next to the Old Great North Road, at the top of the Simpson Track. The campsite is great for people walking or cycling in the area. There is a pit toilet, a few fire circles and plenty of places to pitch some tents. There is a water tank next to the toilet – if this is empty, there is sometimes water in Ten Mile Hollow Creek a short distance north along the OGNR (otherwise the Wat Buddha Dhamma, about 600m south along the OGNR, provides a water tank for visitors). Treat water before drinking. The area was formally a stockade (a camp) for the convicts who built the road in c.1830. Later the area was named ‘Snodgrass Valley’ and plans to build a town were developed, however neither the name nor the town proved popular (even at 2 pounds an acre)[ref url=http://www.convicttrail.org/history.php?id=a4b3c2%f%9]. Solomon Wiseman (of Wisemans Ferry fame) was given 100 acres to build an inn, however it is not clear if the inn was ever built. |
Bookings and contact information |
You are not able to book these campsites – first come basisFor more information contact the
Central Coast and Hunter Range Campsite bookings Phone:02 4320 4203 |
Facilities | |
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Toilets Pit or composting toilets are available |
Showers No showers are provided on site |
Water There is water onsite (or from a nearby creek) that can be treated for drinking |
Tables No Picnic tables or shelters are provided on site |
Wood pit fire BBQ Wood fired Pit BBQ’s are provided – bring your own wood |
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 Fires are generally permitted at this campsite, be aware of local fire bans |
There is nowhere to swim
Closest point to drive and park is on sealed roads, from there it is via the water to this the campsite
GPS: -33.32754, 151.08948
Walking access only – used as an overnight spot when people are walking the Old Great North Road walk. The campsite is located just east of the intersection of the Great North Road and Simpson Track. http://wild.tl/4b
Walking access only – used as an overnight spot when people are walking the Old Great North Road walk. The campsite is located just east of the intersection of the Great North Road and Simpson Track. http://wild.tl/4b
Park Information & Alerts
There are alerts raised for Dharug National Park as at Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:57:05 +1100Closed areas: Mill Creek Visitor Precinct closed
The Mill Creek Visitor Precinct of Dharug National Park is closed for toilet upgrades from Sunday 27 October to 2:00pm Friday 20 December 2024 and from 4:00pm Wednesday 1 January to 2:00pm Friday 31 January 2024. The closed areas are:
- Mill Creek campground
- Mill Creek picnic area
- 11km walking track
- Grass Tree circuit
Fire bans: Dharug NP
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.
However, the following campgrounds are exempt in Dharug National Park:
- Mill Creek
- Ten Mile Hollow
- They’re under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There’s an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
Here are all the campsites in this park.