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Newnes Campground

Newnes Campground

Riverside camping beneath the cliffs of the Wolgan Valley, beside the ruins of the Newnes shale oil works.

  • Nearest townLithgow
Photo: David Edwards, CC BY 3.0
Check before you goTracks, roads and campgrounds in the Mountains close for weather, fire and repairs. See current alerts on the official NSW National Parks page for Newnes Campground.

About this campground

Location map

Newnes Campground100 mNRoute: OpenStreetMap contributors · Blue Mountains Guide
Location: -33.17119, 150.23797

Take this map offline

Phone reception drops out across most of the Mountains. Save the location before you leave town.

GPX file KML (Google Earth)
GPX opens in Gaia GPS, AllTrails, Organic Maps, Garmin and most navigation apps and shows your live position on the route with no signal. How to use offline maps.

How to get there

At the end of Wolgan Road, north of Lithgow via Lidsdale. Wolgan Road has had long closures and restricted access since a 2022 landslide - check the NPWS page and Lithgow Council before setting out.

Directions to the campground (Google Maps)Apple Maps

Facilities, fees and booking

Camping type
Tent, Remote/backpack camping
Facilities
Toilets, unpowered sites, unmarked sites, barbecue facilities
Bring
Drinking water, cooking water, firewood, food supplies
Fees
There are no camping fees at this campground but a $6 booking fee applies.
Note
This remote campground is walk-in only and not accessible with a vehicle. It can only be accessed by a long, roughly 10km walk from Glen Davis via Pipeline track. Campers need to be fully self-sufficient and carry all supplies including drinking water. Take all rubbish out with you.

Check availability and book on NPWS

Facilities and fees as published by NSW National Parks, checked November 2026. Bookings are required for NPWS campgrounds.

Good to know

  • Confirm road access before you go.
  • Walk the industrial ruins track from the campground.

Common questions

Where is Newnes Campground?

At the end of Wolgan Road, north of Lithgow via Lidsdale. Wolgan Road has had long closures and restricted access since a 2022 landslide - check the NPWS page and Lithgow Council before setting out. GPS: -33.17119, 150.23797.

Can I take my dog to Newnes Campground?

No. Dogs and other pets are not permitted in NSW national parks, including on leads or in vehicles.

Is there phone reception at Newnes Campground?

Do not rely on it. Download the GPX file or save this page offline before you leave Lithgow.

Sources: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (distance, time, grade, coordinates, facilities). Last checked Thursday 12 November 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

Photo: David Edwards, CC BY 3.0.