Dangars Gorge Campground

New England

New England

At a glanceFree campsite

Free CampingNo PetsCaravansBBQDrinking WaterTent SiteToilets

About this campsite

Remote bush campground in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park near Armidale with toilet facilities, marked sites and access to waterfalls and walking tracks.

Dangars Gorge Campground sits within Oxley Wild Rivers National Park in the New England region, offering seven marked sites suitable for tents, camper trailers and caravans. The remote campground provides basic toilet facilities and unpowered sites in a bush setting overlooking the Great Escarpment. Located approximately 8 kilometres from Armidale via Dangarsleigh Road, the area features walking tracks, wilderness areas and waterfalls including the nearby 120-metre Dangars Falls. Dogs are permitted at this campground. While there are no camping fees, a $6 booking fee applies through NSW National Parks. The unsealed access road requires suitable vehicles, and visitors should arrive well-prepared for remote camping conditions.

What this place offers

Amenities

Drinking Water

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Tent Site

Free Camping

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Shade

BBQ

Rules & Accessibility

No Pets

Location

Dangars Gorge Campground•NSW

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Common questions about Dangars Gorge Campground

Is Dangars Gorge Campground free to camp at?

We have Dangars Gorge Campground in NSW recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.

What facilities does Dangars Gorge Campground have?

Dangars Gorge Campground has no pets, picnic tables, caravans, shade, bbq and drinking water. That is the short list; 9 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.

Are dogs allowed at Dangars Gorge Campground?

The record for Dangars Gorge Campground lists "No Pets", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.

Can you book Dangars Gorge Campground online?

We hold no online booking link for Dangars Gorge Campground, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Dangars Gorge Campground?

Dangars Gorge Campground sits in NSW. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Dangars Gorge Campground

Facilities recorded for Dangars Gorge Campground
Facility	On site
No Pets	Yes
Picnic Tables	Yes
Caravans	Yes
Shade	Yes
BBQ	Yes
Drinking Water	Yes
Tent Site	Yes
Toilets	Yes
Free Camping	Yes

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