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Bruinbun Reserve
The southernmost campground on the track is the first you pass coming from Bathurst. The campground includes two tiers, which are both grassed. The upper level has views over the river and the bottom level has direct river access. It’s a large area suitable for groups.
Toilet – yes. Single plus disabled.
Swimming – shallow but enough for a cool down in summer
Fishing – yes
Tent – yes
Camper – yes
Vehicle Based – yes
4wd required? – AWD
Amy Anderson Reserve
The next campground heading north includes two main areas with an upper grassed level by the roadside and a sandy lower area down by the river. The top level is easily accessible by just about all vehicles but the lower level includes soft sand and requires 4wd to access. The upper level would be suitable for groups.
Toilet – single drop (top level)
Swimming – yes with muddy edges
Fishing – yes
Tent – upper level only
Camper – upper level only
Vehicle Based – yes
4wd required? – yes. Low range for river front.
Tattersalls Hole Reserve
A long, narrow area that extends between the track and the river front. The campground includes easy access to grassed areas and a shallow river frontage. Is suitable for groups if you can all park in a row.
Toilet – single drop
Swimming – shallow
Fishing – yes
Tent – yes
Camper – yes
Vehicle Based – yes
4wd required? – AWD
Black Gate Reserve
Wide open grassed areas by a wide and shallow section of the Macquarie River and separate upper levels that include a bonus double picnic table and shelter in one area and separate picnic tables in other areas of the upper level.
Toilet – single drop
Swimming – shallow but deep enough for a sit down
Fishing – yes
Tent – yes
Camper – yes
Vehicle Based – yes
4wd required? – AWD
Native Dog Reserve
A small grassed area between the track and the river. Not suitable for large groups and with no facilities. Suitable for an overnight in a pinch as the track usually gets very quiet overnight but there’s better options to hang out during the day.
Toilet – no
Swimming – shallow with steep access down the bank
Fishing – yes
Tent – yes
Camper – yes but with limited space
Vehicle Based – yes
4wd required? – no
Johnson Hole Reserve
Really picturesque grassy area by the road with views over the river and soaring cliffs on the far side. A good sized semi-flat area that would be suitable for groups but note the ground surface is really lumpy. Houses across the track overlooking the campground, so not the spot if you’re planning a naturalist swim.
Toilet – yes
Swimming – yes including some deep holes
Fishing – yes
Tent – yes
Camper – yes
Vehicle Based – yes
4wd required? – AWD
Randwick Hole Reserve/Grimley Hotel
This one is split into two distinct areas with Randwick Hole in the south and Grimley Hotel in the north. Randwick Hole includes a grassy areas by the river with a Toilet that would be suitable for groups. The river here has a slower current and is suitable for swimming.
Grimley Hotel (North) includes a small grassed areas back from the river and sandy areas right by the river. The sand is soft and will require low tyre pressure. This area has no facilities and is suitable for small groups only.
Toilet – Randwick Hole only
Swimming – yes but strong currents in places
Fishing – yes
Tent – yes
Camper – yes (much easier at Randwick Hole)
Vehicle Based – yes
4wd required? – yes
Root Hog Reserve
The famous curved crossing of the Macquarie River gives way to an alternate accessway to the Bridle Track and also to some non-designated camping areas along the west side of the river. There are no facilities here and only one area has access to deep water. The area is suitable for groups but there is some sensitivity from the surrounding properties owners so it’s not that place for a party and definitely needs to be kept clean.
Toilet – no
Swimming – yes, with one deep hole
Fishing – yes
Tent – yes
Camper – yes
Vehicle Based – yes
4wd required? – yes, low range to cross the river
Sammys Hole Reserve
An unmarked and sneaky camp for the 4wders. This one is located down a steep track a little way north of Root Hog and only has enough space for a couple of vehicles. The steep and rough entry track is very easy to miss as it is not signposted and makes this a low range 4×4 option only.
Toilet – no
Swimming – yes shallow
Fishing – yes
Tent – yes
Camper – no
Vehicle Based – yes
4wd required? – yes, low range
Mary Flynn Reserve
Formerly known as Sailors Bluff, Mary Flynn Reserve is named after the historical postmistress in Hill End. This is the first campground on the Turon River when heading north and includes an upper-level grassed area with views over the river and a very separate lower gravel area by the river. The lower area in particular has heaps of space and is one of the more popular spots along the track. Unfortunately, this means it has been abused.
There is a lot of rubbish about and we had to put out other people’s campfires when we came through. Many years ago this one was probably my favourite spot along the track but sadly it’s been trashed by irresponsible campers and I now have very little desire to return.
Toilet – yes, but a long walk from the lower areas
Swimming – yes with some deep holes
Fishing – yes
Tent – yes
Camper – yes, with upper level more suitable
Vehicle Based – yes
4wd required? – yes especially to access the river front
Cave Hole Reserve
Level grassy areas by the Turon River with soaring cliffs opposite make this one of the nicer camps along the track. Large areas that are suitable for groups but easy access does make it very popular. Pleasingly it was relatively clean when we passed through.
Toilet – no but a few hundred metre walk to Turon Crossing Reserve
Swimming – yes shallow and deep options
Fishing – yes
Tent – yes
Camper – yes
Vehicle Based – yes
4wd required? – AWD
Turon Crossing Reserve
The north most designated campground on the Bridle Track and the only one on the north side of the concrete causeway crossing over the Turon River. The campground includes disabled toilet access on the top tier level with picnic tables under a shelter. The lower level includes camping amongst shea oaks with direct river access. Another very popular camp and unfortunately another where we had to put out other people’s fires and pick up rubbish.
Toilet – yes with disabled access
Swimming – yes bottom level including some deep holes
Fishing – yes
Tent – yes
Camper – yes, upper level easier
Vehicle Based – yes
4wd required? – AWD
by Todd Hore 15/08/2023
