Camping

Make the most of your time in the Hawkesbury and camp at Upper Colo Reserve, Hulbert Road, Upper Colo. A basic camping area in the wilderness with clear water, sandy beaches, surrounded by some of Sydney’s most spectacular bushland. A great spot to unwind off grid by the Colo River.

The Motto for the Colo Wilderness is: Take nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints.

Day visitors are welcome, please take all rubbish away with you.

Rangers are not on-site 24 hours, please respect others by adhering to the terms and conditions you agree to on booking. There is limited mobile phone coverage in the area.

Fees

The following fees and charges (applicable from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026) are per person night and required to be paid required to be paid in advance:

• Adult/Child age 5 and over $16.50
• Under 5 years No Charge and No Booking Required
• Family Rate (2 adults and 2 children aged between 5 and 12 years) - $50.00 (choose Family Group when booking)

*Print and display your booking confirmation in your windscreen*

Features

• Family friendly – no parties
• Communal Gas BBQ and a picnic shelter
• Basic toilets and bore water showers
• Drinking water – please bring drinking water for the duration of your stay
• Dogs allowed – must be on a leash at ALL times
• Parking is available next to your camp
• 2WD accessible - campervans and small box sized trailers allowed (but not caravans – the access is not suitable)
• Fires allowed – in fire pits ONLY, no firepits are provided – check fire danger rating on the day, ensure they are completely out before you depart
• Do not collect wood from the campsite or National Park

Before you book, ensure you have read the terms and conditions below – you agree to these on booking. Camping is an outdoor activity, booking is at your own risk.

Check NSW RFS Fire Danger Ratings and Fire Bans on the day.

This area has previously been flood affected.

In an emergency call 000.