Updated 2 November 2026, 10:27 AM AEDT

New South Wales › Central NSW

Chifley Dam Primitive Camping Area

Near Bathurst

Check with operator Checked 2 November 2026, 10:27 AM AEDT

Fire Ratings

Central Ranges: Moderate today, Moderate tomorrow. Total fire ban: No.

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Conditions: check with operator.

Free caravan-accessible camping at the Chifley Dam entrance (67 Chifley Dam Rd), no booking. Daytime toilet access, drinking water, undercover BBQs, boat ramp. Four-night limit; no fires, no pets, no power; designated area only.

Free

Booking required: No

Call 02 6332 1444 Website

Max stay: 4 nights

Facilities

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Checked against official source, 1 November 2026

Source: official source

Type: Free

Operator: Bathurst Regional Council

NSW alerts updated 2 November 2026, 10:21 AM AEDT. NPWS alerts

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Location: -33.561058, 149.631498 · Open in maps · BOM forecast · Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). A closure is shown only where an NPWS alert or a linked council page applies to this place.

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