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.

Rangers are not always on-site, 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 2024 to 30 June 2025) are per person night and required to be paid required to be paid in advance:

• Adult/Child $15.00
• Under 5 years No Charge and No Booking Required
• Family Rate (4 people aged 5+) - $45.00 (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 – Not available, please bring plenty
• Dogs allowed – must be on a leash at ALL times
• Parking available next to your camp
• 2WD accessible - campervans and camper trailers allowed (but not caravans)
• Fires allowed – in fire pits ONLY

Before you book, ensure you have read the terms and conditions below – you agree to these on booking.

Check NSW RFS Fire Danger Ratings and Fire Bans on the day: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans

This area has previously been flood affected.

In an emergency call 000.