Blatherarm camping and picnic area

A popular spot for those who enjoy fossicking for Topaz. There are also a number of walks in the area.

General Information
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: -29.25931, 151.70592 The campsite is near Blather Creek. Turn off Silent Grove Road onto Blatherarm Road.
You can park a trailer, or a tent in this campground – but no caravans A popular spot for those who enjoy fossicking for Topaz. There are also a number of walks in the area.
Bookings and contact information
You are not able to book these campsites – first come basis For more information contact the Tenterfield Phone:02 6736 4298

Facilities
Toilets Pit or composting toilets are available	Showers No showers are provided on site
Water No drinking water onsite – bring your own water	Tables Picnic tables 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 Torrington State Conservation Area as at Mon, 07 Oct 2024 10:16:07 +1100
Other planned events: 1080 ground and aerial baiting program
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will commence a 1080 ground and aerial baiting program on the 19 August to 20 October 2024 on the following reserves:

Bald Rock National Park
Barool National Park
Basket Swamp National Park
Bluff River Nature Reserve
Boonoo Boonoo National Park
Butterleaf National Park
Capoompeta National Park
Cathedral Rock National Park
Guy Fawkes River National Park
Kings Plains National Park
Kwiambal CCAZ1 (Arthurs Seat)
Kwiambal National Park
Maryland National Park
Nullamanna National Park
Nymboida National Park
Severn River Nature Reserve
Torrington State Conservation Area
Warra National Park
Washpool National Park
Washpool State Conservation Area

The operations will use meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. Signs will be placed at the entry to all the baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NPWS 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 locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.

There are no other campsites in this park.