Old Kowen Homestead Campground

Last Updated Sep 2018 by Heidi

Old Kowen Homestead has toilets Old Kowen Homestead has picnic fireplaces There are bbqs available at Old Kowen Homestead There are picnic tables available at Old Kowen Homestead There are areas available in Old Kowen Homestead for horse riding Pets allowed in Old Kowen Homestead


Suitable for large organised groups and set in Kowen Forest, Canberra`s largest commercial pine plantation.

Kowen Forest (4,670 ha) is Canberra's largest commercial pine plantation, and is very popular with organised recreation groups including orienteering, bush walking, running, mountain bike riding, horse riding and car rallies.

This scenic campground may be closed during fire danger periods and adverse weather conditions such as heavy rain. The campground is surrounded by an active pine plantation with heavy machinery. Please remain within the campground for safety reasons.

The scenic and popular Old Kowen Homestead Recreation Area campground is suited to large organised groups and is a great base for events. The campground is accessed via a dirt road 10 km behind locked gates.

Bring own drinking water and firewood. Fires are only allowed in the permitted fire pits.

Facilities and activities at Old Kowen Homestead

Number of sites:

1

Camping Fees:

As at Sept 2018.

$10.00 per adult per night, $8.00 for seniors card holders and $6.50 for concession/student.

No charge for children under 15 years of age.

Exclusive use fee: To book the area exclusively there is an additional surcharge of $70.00 per night and you need to complete an Application to use a Public Place and submit it for approval. Once your application has been considered and approved you will be given the access code to the gate.

Bookings:

We have no information available on how to book this site.

How to book:

Kowen Forest is a locked forest so bookings are essential to obtain approval and access to the area.

Booking availability depends on forest operations. To check availability, book and pay call Access Canberra on 13 22 81 or visit www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/

Toilets:

Longdrop or composting

Pets:

Pets are allowed with conditions

Water Availability:

No water available at this campsite

Camp fires:

Fires may be allowed in built fire places. Please check local fire bans and rules.

Barbeques:

Gas/electric barbeques available.

Swimming:

There are no known swimming spots at this campsite.

Fishing:

There is no fishing at or near this campsite.

Picnic Tables:

Yes.

Horse Riding:

Yes.

Canoeing / Kayaking:

There is no canoeing or kayaking at or near this campsite

More Information

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Location information for Old Kowen Homestead

Access

This site is accessable by caravans in good weather.

Getting there

16 km to Kowen Rd from the Federal Hwy along Sutton Road, near Sutton.

3.5km to Kowen Rd from the Kings Hwy off Yass Road near Queanbeyan (Off Kings Hwy turn into Yass Rd and follow for 2 km, then turn into Sutton Rd and follow for 1.5 km).




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