Wares Yards campground

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Wares Yards campground, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer/NSW Government
Wares Yards campground, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer/NSW Government
Wares Yards campground, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer/NSW Government
Wares Yards campground, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer/NSW Government
Wares Yards campground, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer/NSW Government
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Park alerts

Kosciuszko National Park

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

Official alerts
  • Closed areas

    Tantangara Reservoir partial closure

    Some parts of Tantangara Reservoir will be closed intermittently due to Snowy 2.0 construction activities involving controlled blasts. Full exclusion zones will be established prior to and during blast operations. The areas affected are:

    • Tantangara Reservoir adjacent to the Snowy 2.0 construction site and Reservoir boat ramp, adjacent to the Tantangara Dam wall may have intermittent closures due to construction activities.
    • For up-to-date timings on closures and controlled blasts please see notifications on the Future Generation website.

    Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6947 7000 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

About

Wares Yards campground is conveniently located just off Snowy Mountains Highway and offers an ideal base to explore the area, including Boggy, Nungar, and Kellys Plains.

Sheltered among snow gums in subalpine woodland, Wares Yards campground is a great place to go horse riding and kick back for a relaxing weekend escape. Those who enjoy bushwalking or mountain biking can also explore plenty of meandering trails nearby. The abundance of birdlife makes this campground a birdwatching wonderland, and nearby Tantangara Dam is well-suited for swimming, fishing, and boating or kayaking in the warmer months.

Keep watch for local wildlife around Wares Yards campground as the site is also home to eastern grey kangaroos and flame robins, so remember to bring the camera.

Know before you go

Part of Selwyn area Part of Kosciuszko National Park

Selwyn area · Kosciuszko National Park

Wares Yards campground, just off Snowy Mountains Highway, offers basic facilities and room for horses, not far from Tantangara Dam.

Accessibility
Hard

Camping type

  • Tent
  • Camper trailer site
  • Caravan site
  • Camping beside my vehicle
  • Camping with horses

Facilities

  • Toilets
  • Unpowered sites
  • Unmarked sites
  • Carpark

What to bring

  • Firewood

Plan your stay

Access, facilities and practical details.

Frequently asked questions

7 questions

What this place offers

Wares Yards campground, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer/NSW Government

Camping beside my vehicle

Wares Yards campground, just off Snowy Mountains Highway, offers basic facilities and room for horses, not far from Tantangara Dam.

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Get in touch

Phone

1300 072 757

Email

parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au

Website

Visit website

Tumut Region Visitor Centre

02 6947 7025tumutrvc@environment.nsw.gov.au

The Old Butter Factory, 5 Adelong Road, Tumut NSW 2720

Where you'll be

Wares Yards Trail

Kosciuszko National Park NSW 2627

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