Federal Falls camping area
There are some nice walks in the area to explore, including Federal Falls track.
Getting there |
![]() The campsite is just off Towac Way, about 1km south from the intersection with the Mount Canobolas summit road. |
General Information |
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Bookings and contact information |
![]() Phone:02 6332 7600 [email protected] |
Facilities | |
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![]() Pit or composting toilets are available |
![]() No showers are provided on site |
![]() No drinking water onsite – bring your own water |
![]() Picnic tables are provided on site |
![]() Wood fired Pit BBQ’s are provided – bring your own wood |
![]() Gas or electric BBQ’s are not provided |
![]() No rubbish bins provided – take your own rubbish with you |
![]() Fires are generally permitted at this campsite, be aware of local fire bans |

There is nowhere to swim

The campsite is just off Towac Way, about 1km south from the intersection with the Mount Canobolas summit road. http://wild.tl/64
Park Information & Alerts
There are alerts raised for Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area as at Sat, 12 Jul 2025 17:13:32 +1000Other planned events: Ongoing Poison 1080 ground baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a ground baiting program using Canid Pest Ejectors (CPE) that contain 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.
The program will be ongoing between 1 March 2025 and 31 August 2025 along management trails in Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area.
Readily identifiable 1080 poison signs have been positioned at trail entry points or trail junctions throughout the reserve.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs should be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please call the NPWS Bathurst area office on 02 6332 7640.
Closed areas: Roads to Summit and Federal Falls closed to vehicles
Cabonne Council will be closing road access to the summit of Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area and Federal Falls Campground from Wednesday 3:30pm, 10 July 2025 until deemed safe, due to the current weather forecast.
Roads affected:
– Mount Canobolas Road (from Old Canobolas Road to summit)
– Towac Way
Pedestrian Access is permitted past gates.
Twice daily inspections will be undertaken by Council staff, and once the road is deemed safe, it will be re-opened.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information see LiveTraffic or call Cabonne Council on 02 6392 3200.
There are no other campsites in this park.