Colo Meroo campground

2 campers sitting with their backpacks with their tents set up in the background. Photo: John
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Wollemi National Park

7 current alerts · Checked 13 Oct 2026, 9:05 pm

  • Fire bansUntil 31 Mar 2027

    Park Fire Ban - Wollemi National Park

    A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

    • They're under direct control of an adult
    • The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
    • There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

    However the following campgrounds are exempt:

    • Coorangooba
    • Dunns Swamp (Ganguddy)
    • Newnes campground
    • Wheeny Creek
    • Sheepskin Hut
    • Little Capertee campground
    • Cricket Pitch campground

    If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
    Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

About

At Colo Meroo campground, you can pitch your tent on grassy flats just 100m from the beautiful Colo river. Pop your billy on the wood barbie and settle in for a magnificent night sky showing.

While the Colo is often described as a ‘wild’ river, this is more to do with it being a haven for an abundance of plants and animals. The tranquil waters and tributaries that flow through here are part of the most extensive sandstone canyon system in eastern Australia. This pristine catchment area, an important place for local Aboriginal custodians, is one of Wollemi National Park's highlights.

The facilities at this campground are basic, but the backdrop of striking sandstone cliffs and ambient river soundtrack make for a priceless experience.

Wollemi National Park

Colo Meroo campground in World Heritage-listed Wollemi National Park is a great place for experienced campers to enjoy a weekend or longer in the great outdoors.

Campsites
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Camping type

  • Tent
  • Remote/backpack camping

Facilities

  • Toilets
  • Unpowered sites
  • Unmarked sites
  • Barbecue facilities

What to bring

  • Drinking water
  • Cooking water
  • Firewood

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What this place offers

2 campers sitting with their backpacks with their tents set up in the background. Photo: John

Remote/backpack camping

Colo Meroo campground in World Heritage-listed Wollemi National Park is a great place for experienced campers to enjoy a weekend or longer in the great outdoors.

2 campers sitting with their backpacks with their tents set up in the background. Photo: John Spence

Remote/backpack camping

Colo Meroo campground in World Heritage-listed Wollemi National Park is a great place for experienced campers to enjoy a weekend or longer in the great outdoors.

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Where you'll be

Colo Meroo Access Track

Upper Colo NSW 2756