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Bummaroo Ford campground

Abercrombie River National Park

Overview
The easily accessible Bummaroo Ford campground is set on the Abercrombie River, near Oberon. This family-friendly
camping spot has swimming, hiking and canoeing.

Number of campsites 15

Camping type Tent, Camper trailer site, Caravan site, Camping beside my vehicle

Facilities Toilets

Please note Sites are not marked.

This campground is suitable for groups.
This is the preferred location for caravan camping in this State Conservation Area.

Price Free.

Bookings Bookings are not available for this campground.

Get away from city life at the riverside Bummaroo Ford campground. This family-friendly camping spot is the only place in
Abercrombie River National Park where you can bring your caravan or trailer.

Take a hike along the Abercrombie River, but take your swimmers with you – when the weather’s warm and the water levels
are high, you’ll definitely want to take a dip. It’s also a great place for paddling if you’ve got a canoe or kayak.

During the spring, the beautiful golden wattles and red and yellow callistemons (bottlebrushes) along the river come into
flower, bringing feeding birds with them. It’s certainly a time of new life around here – it’s also the season you’ll hear frogs
singing by the water. All year round, you’re likely to see kangaroos and wallabies near the campsite. Sit quietly by the
waterholes at dusk and you might also see a platypus.

Local alerts
For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-
and-accommodation/campgrounds/bummaroo-ford-campground/local-alerts

Operated by
Oberon office

 Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm.

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 02 6336 1972

 npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au

 38 Ross Street, Oberon NSW 2787

Park info
 in Abercrombie River National Park in the Sydney and surrounds and Country NSW regions

 Abercrombie River National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

 Oberon office
02 6336 1972
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm.
38 Ross Street, Oberon NSW 2787
Email: npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au

Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Bummaroo Ford campground.

Getting there and parking

Bummaroo Ford campground is in the eastern precinct of Abercrombie River National Park. To get there:

Follow Abercrombie Road

The campground is situated where the road crosses Abercrombie River, 74km south of Oberon.

 Road quality
Sealed roads

 Vehicle access
2WD vehicles

 Weather restrictions
All weather

P Parking
Parking is available.

Best times to visit

There are lots of great things waiting for in Abercrombie River National Park. Here are some of the highlights.

 Spring
The weather at this time of year is perfect for camping and hiking.

 Summer
Bring your swimmers and take a dip in Abercrombie and Retreat rivers.

 Winter
The days are crisp – snow falls in higher parts of the park – so pack on the layers, fire up the 4WD and explore some of
those trails.

Weather, temperature and rainfall

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 Summer temperature  Winter temperature

Average Highest recorded Average Lowest recorded
9°C and 25°C 34.5°C 0°C and 11°C –10.5°C

 Rainfall
Wettest month Driest month The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
June March 200.3mm

Facilities
Water is not available at this campground, so you'll need to bring your own supply for drinking and cooking.
Rubbish bins are not available, so please take your rubbish with you when leaving.
Supplies can be bought from the nearest towns of Taralga and Oberon.

 Toilets
Non-flush toilets

Maps and downloads

 Bummaroo Ford campground factsheet

Safety messages
 Bushwalking safety
If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips
before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

This is a remote campground, so please make sure you arrive well-prepared.

 Camping safety
Whether you're pitching your tent on the coast or up on the mountains, there are many things to consider when camping
in NSW national parks. Find out how to stay safe when camping.

 Fishing safety
Fishing from a boat, the beach or by the river is a popular activity for many national park visitors. If you’re planning a day
out fishing, check out these fishing safety tips.

 Mobile safety
Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency + app before you visit, it helps emergency services
locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need
mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

 Paddling safety
To make your paddling or kayaking adventure safer and more enjoyable, check out these paddling safety tips.

 River and lake safety

The aquatic environment around rivers, lakes and lagoons can be unpredictable. If you're visiting these areas, take note
of these river and lake safety tips.

Accessibility
 Disability access level - medium
Assistance may be required to access this area
A wheelchair-accessible toilet is planned for 2013

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Prohibited


 Gathering firewood

 Generators
Bummaroo Ford campground have noise restrictions so visitors and wildlife can enjoy the park together.

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 Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks
allow dog walking and see the OEH pets in parks policy for more information.

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 Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

Nearby towns
Crookwell (38 km)

Situated high on the Great Dividing Range more than 900 m above sea level, the area experiences four distinct seasons and
is ideal for growing disease-free seed potatoes, making it a key supply area to Australia's potato-growing regions. Every
March, the region celebrates the industry with the Crookwell Potato Festival.

www.visitnsw.com

Goulburn (56 km)

Named after Henry Goulburn - the British Secretary of State for the Colonies, Goulburn developed into a major centre for
wool, and in 1863, it became Australia's first inland city. Today, the town is a rich hub of history, discovery and natural
beauty.

www.visitnsw.com

Taralga (22 km)

Many of Taralga's existing buildings date from the 1860s to the 1890s, and most of them consist of stone from local
volcanic supplies. This has resulted in an architectural style unique to Taralga that is somewhere between Georgian and
Victorian, giving the town a unique and picturesque aesthetic.

www.visitnsw.com

Learn more
Bummaroo Ford campground is in Abercrombie River National Park. Here are just some of the reasons why this park is
special:

Aboriginal culture

The ridgelines and rivers running through Abercrombie River National Park were once traditional travel and trading routes
for the Wiradjuri and Gundungarra People. Evidence of open campsites can be found along the rivers and creeks in the
park.

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Action-ready

This is an environment built for adventure. One of the most popular activities in the park is 4WD touring. Some of the trails
running along gorges and ridges can be pretty challenging, even for the experienced driver. For those with plenty of energy,
you can also explore these trails on a mountain bike. The rivers and creeks, shaded by tall casuarinas, have plenty of deep
waterholes. Pull on your swimmers and jump on in. Or perhaps you’ve got a canoe or kayak – bring it along because there
are some good stretches for paddling.

Gold standard

Landscapes of deep gullies with rivers running through them – such as the one found at Abercrombie River – provide ideal
conditions for loose gold. During the gold rush of the second half of the 1800s, the precious mineral was discovered here.
Following the rivers and creeks you can find evidence – sluices and diggings – still there today.

Wild kingdom

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All year round, this is a great spot to observe local wildlife. Kangaroos, wallabies and emus are seen throughout the park,
and echidnas and wombats live on the slopes and river flats. The rivers and creeks are home to eastern water dragons and
the shy platypus. In summer, you’ll hear the sound of frogs calling out near the creeks. There are also more than 60 species
of birds around here – look for wedge-tail eagles soaring above Abercrombie trail.

Plants and animals you may see

Animals

Swamp wallaby (Wallabia bicolor)

The swamp wallaby, also known as the black wallaby or black pademelon, lives in the
dense understorey of rainforests, woodlands and dry sclerophyll forest along eastern
Australia. This unique Australian macropod has a dark black-grey coat with a distinctive
light-coloured cheek stripe.

Common wombat (Vombatus ursinus)

A large, squat marsupial, the Australian common wombat is a burrowing mammal found in
coastal forests and mountain ranges across NSW and Victoria. The only other remaining
species of wombat in NSW, the endangered southern hairy-nosed wombat, was considered
extinct until relatively recently.

Common ringtail possum (Pseudocheirus peregrinus)

Commonly found in forests, woodlands and leafy gardens across eastern NSW, the
Australian ringtail possum is a tree-dwelling marsupial. With a powerful tail perfectly
adapted to grasp objects, it forages in trees for eucalypt leaves, flowers and fruit.

Environments in this park

 Eucalypt forest environments

Education resources (1)

 What is a national park?, Stage 2 (Years 3-4), HSIE

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