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.

General Information
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.
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 basis For more information contact the Central Coast and Hunter Range Campsite bookings Phone:02 4320 4203

Facilities
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

Activities

Swimming
There is nowhere to swim

Park Information & Alerts

There are alerts raised for Dharug National Park as at Sun, 15 Sep 2024 13:07:37 +1000
Closed areas: Devines Hill closed
Devines Hill, Old Great North Road will be closed from 06:00am Tuesday 22 October to 5:00pm Friday 25 October 2024 while conservation works are being undertaken.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Dharug National Park (NP), Koolewong Flora Reserve (FR), Manobalai Nature Reserve (NR), Parr State Conservation Area (SCA), Wollemi FR, Wollemi SCA, Yengo NP from Monday 26th August 2024 – Sunday 8th 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 Bulga NPWS area office for more information on 02 6574 5555

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 20th May 2024 to Sunday 6th October 2024.
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will take place in Dharug National Park (NP), Koolewong Flora Reserve (FR), Manobalai Nature Reserve (NR), Parr State Conservation Area (SCA), Wollemi FR, Wollemi NP, Wollemi SCA, Yengo NP.
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 Wollemi Yengo NPWS area office for more information on 02 6574 5555.

Here are all the campsites in this park.

Mill Creek camping ground

Tank water is available but needs to be treated to drink. A large group campsite is available for up to 30 people near the day use area. There are 30 numbered campsites spread across 3 main areas. There are plenty of timber-fired BBQ’s some with bench seats provided. A pleasant place to camp, although can be very hot in summer. There is plenty of wildlife in the area – make sure your food is stored in hard containers. The area is fairly flat, with grass and dirt terrain. The toilets have ramped access and are moderate size inside but have no handrails – assistance may be needed for people in wheelchairs.

Near Sydney
Dharug National Park

Ten Mile Hollow campground

Near Sydney
Dharug National Park