In addition to staying in the Blue Mountains National Park itself, many visitors stay in the various towns dotted along the Great Western Highway, particularly in Katoomba.
Hotel Gearin Backpackers Hostel, Katoomba
273 great western highway, katoomba, blue mountains, phone: +61 02 4782 4395 email:[email protected], (http://nomadshostels.com/...). true aussie style pub lodging.
backcountry
In the part of the park north of the Great Western Highway camping is limited to established campgrounds. South of the highway you can camp anywhere, as long as you are not in a picnic area or lookout; and you are not within 200 meters of a park facility, including roads and walking tracks.
Camping
There are many camping areas in the national park, managed by several different National Parks and Wildlife administration centres.
The Blue Mountains Glenbrook center Blue Mountains National Park, Bruce Road, Glenbrook. tel 02 4739 2950, fax 02 4739 6665 manages one campground:
Glenbrook campground
Across glenbrook gorge from the park entrance. this area has sites suitable for camper trailers and cars. facitilies include composting toilets and wood barbecues. nightly fees are $5 for adults, $3 for children. vehicles cost $7 per night. bookings essential a fortnight in advance.
The Oberon center 38 Ross Street, Oberon. tel 02 6336 1972, fax 02 6336 2122 manages one campground:
Mount Werong
In the south of the park. this campground is a short walk from road access. facilities include drinking water, toilets, picnic tables and wood barbecues. there is a stone hut that you can use for shelter. no fees.
The Blue Mountains Blackheath center Blue Mountains Heritage Centre, Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath, tel 02 4787 8877, fax 02 4787 8514, email [email protected] manages four campgrounds:
Murphys Glen campground
South of woodford. this area requires visitors to carry supplies in from their cars to the campground, and may only be accessible by four wheel drive, depending on weather. facilities are limited to toilets and picnic tables. wood fires are forbidden. no fees.
Perrys lookdown campground
North of blackheath. excellent views but facilities limited to toilets. camping is limited to one night only, and wood fires are forbidden. no fees.
Acacia Flat campground
Grose valley. this campground is a long way from the nearest road and facilities are limited to toilets. no fees.
Ingar campground
South-east of wentworth falls. this site is a short walk from road access. facilities limited to toilets. no fees.