Running Waters campground

Running Waters campground, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer/DPIE
Running Waters campground, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer/DPIE
Running Waters campground, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer/DPIE
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Kosciuszko National Park

18 current alerts · Checked 13 Oct 2026, 5:05 am

  • Other planned eventsUntil 2 Feb 2027

    Notification of ongoing 1080 baiting - wild dogs and foxes

    The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an ongoing baiting program from Friday 7 August 2026 to Tuesday 2 February 2027. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. This program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

    Baiting programs will take place across Kosciuszko National Park Wild Dog Plan Areas including:

    • Thredbo/Ingebyra
    • Dalgety/Paupong
    • Corrowong/Tombong/Merriangaah

    This includes the following sections of Kosciuszko National Park:

    • Sawpit Creek
    • Island Bend
    • Thredbo Valley
    • Moonbah
    • Ingebyra
    • Paupong
    • Numbla Vale
    • Corrowong

    Baiting programs will also take place in nature reserves including:

    • Paupong Nature Reserve
    • Merriangaah Nature Reserve
    • Quidong Nature Reserve

    Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

    For further information, please call the Jindabyne area office on 02 6450 5555.

About

Nestled between the river and the roadside of Barry Way, Running Waters campground is a terrific place to escape the crowds of Jindabyne during winter and even better in the warmer months. Surrounded by eucalypts and cypress pines, it offers plenty of space for small and large groups alike. Bring the extended family and settle down for a long weekend of picnics and relaxation in this stunning Kosciuszko National Park setting.

With plenty of resident kangaroos, wallabies and emus, photography opportunities are everywhere. Birdwatchers will also find much of interest, and a short drive to the nearby Jacks lookout offers stunning scenic views and further chances for a spot of birdwatching to observe the local birds close-up.

But where this campground particularly shines is in its offering of water sports. Easy access to the river means this is an ideal spot for fishing, paddling, and liloing. Pack a tent and wood for the barbecue, but be sure to prioritise swimmers (and maybe a kayak) to make the most of your natural escape.

Lower Snowy River area · Kosciuszko National Park

Running Waters campground is an ideal escape from the bustle of Jindabyne, with opportunities for fishing, swimming, picnicking and birdwatching.

Accessibility
Hard

Camping type

  • Tent
  • Camping beside my vehicle

Facilities

  • Toilets
  • Unpowered sites
  • Unmarked sites
  • Barbecue facilities
  • Picnic tables
  • Carpark

What to bring

  • Drinking water
  • Cooking water
  • Firewood

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What this place offers

Running Waters campground, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer/DPIE

Camping beside my vehicle

Running Waters campground is an ideal escape from the bustle of Jindabyne, with opportunities for fishing, swimming, picnicking and birdwatching.

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Get in touch

Snowy Region Visitor Centre

02 6450 5600srvc@environment.nsw.gov.au

49 Kosciuszko Road, Jindabyne NSW 2627

Where you'll be

Running Waters Access

Kosciuszko National Park NSW 2627