Colo Meroo Campground
Last Updated Dec 2015
Walk in only campground, on the beautiful Colo River.
The campground has a shady and grassed area, about 100m from the river, with drop toilets and wood barbecues. You are not allowed to collect firewood in this park, so you will need to bring your own.
See access descriptions below for the options for accessing this campground.
There are excellent track notes for the walk in and other nearby walks here
There is also more information on kayaking/canoeing on the Colo River here
Facilities and activities at Colo Meroo
- Number of sites:
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10
- Camping Fees:
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This is a free campground
- Bookings:
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This is a free camping area.
- How to book:
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No bookings. First in best dressed.
- Toilets:
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Longdrop or composting
- Pets:
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Not allowed
- Water Availability:
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Non-potable water may be available. Boil all water for at least 10 minutes before drinking.
- Camp fires:
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Fires may be allowed in built fire places. Please check local fire bans and rules.
- Barbeques:
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Wood barbeques are available. Bring firewood and check firebans.
- Swimming:
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This campsite is near a river or creek that has swimming holes.
- Fishing:
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There is no fishing at or near this campsite.
- Picnic Tables:
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Picnic tables are not provided at this camsite
- Horse Riding:
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No
- Canoeing / Kayaking:
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There are canoeing and kayaking spots at or near this campsite
- More Information
Location information for Colo Meroo
This is a walk in only campsite.
Colo Meroo campground is in the southeast precinct of Wollemi National Park. The campground can only be accessed by foot. To get there:
From Bells Line of Road, turn into Mountain Lagoon Road at Bilpin
Turn left at Sams Way and left again when you see the National Parks and Wildlife Service sign
Follow Gospers Ridge Trail approximately 4km to the end
From here the walk is approximately 8km to the campground
Alternatively, if starting upstream from Upper Colo Road:
This 2.5km walking track crosses private property so please leave the gates as you find them
Please ensure you stay on the marked walking route into Colo Meroo
Alternatively, if starting from Bob Turners track:
Walk downstream along the Colo River (around 11km once you reach the river)
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