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Bents Basin State Conservation Area
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Bents Basin State Conservation Area
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About
Bents Basin, a deep waterhole that forms part of a gorge on the Nepean River between Camden and Penrith, is a perfect place for swimming, canoeing and fishing. If you'd like to keep your feet on dry land, relaxing by the basin is pleasant as well; it's backed by a forested escarpment which rises dramatically from the water's edge. After a tasty picnic or barbecue lunch, take the walk up to Caleys lookout for views of the area be sure to keep your eyes peeled for native animals and birds long the way.
Bents Basin State Conservation Area is a great place to visit on a daytrip and if you'd like to stay longer, bring your tent or caravan along to set up camp under the stars. If you're interested in finding out more about the park's landscape, plants and animals, be sure to arrange a guided tour with a ranger.
The park at a glance
Visit Bents Basin State Conservation Area near Penrith and Camden for a school excursion or to go fishing, camping, swimming or picnicking.
Bents Basin, a deep waterhole that forms part of a gorge on the Nepean River between Camden and Penrith, is a perfect place for swimming, canoeing and fishing. If you’d like to keep your feet on dry land, relaxing by the basin is pleasant as well; it’s backed by a forested escarpment which rises dramatically from the water’s edge. After a tasty picnic or barbecue lunch, take the walk up to Caleys lookout for views of the area – be sure to keep your eyes peeled for native animals and birds long the way.
Bents Basin State Conservation Area is a great place to visit on a daytrip and if you’d like to stay longer, bring your tent or caravan along to set up camp under the stars. If you’re interested in finding out more about the park’s landscape, plants and animals, be sure to arrange a guided tour with a ranger.
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- Campgrounds
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- Walks
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Places to discover
Stay, explore and relax across the park.
Campgrounds (1)
Walks in this park
- Caleys lookout track
Grade 4 · Hard · 1.2km return · 15 - 45min
Plants and animals
Animals
- Brown-striped frog (Lymnastes peronii)
- Common brushtail possum (Trichosurus vulpecula)
- Cumberland Plain land snail (Meridolum corneovirens)
Protected species listed by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.
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Before you go
Vehicle entry
$8 per vehicle per day
Nearby towns
Penrith (24 km) · Campbelltown (33 km) · Sydney City Centre (68 km)
Get in touch
Phone
1300 072 757Website
Visit websiteScheyville office
02 4580 2750npws.cumberland@environment.nsw.gov.au71 Memorial Drive, Scheyville 2756
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm; Closed public holidays
Where you'll be
Greendale NSW 2745