Wheeny Creek campground

Wheeny Creek campground is a tent-only bush campground near East Kurrajong in the south-east of Wollemi National Park. Its appeal is the quiet gully setting: grassy terraces, tall eucalypts, creek sounds and enough proximity to Sydney for a weekend trip without turning the stay into a holiday-park experience.

NSW National Parks lists 30 unpowered, unmarked sites, but one historical section must not be treated as available. The Boobook campground and picnic area is permanently closed because of flood damage.

Camping areas and site choice#

The official overview names Lyrebird as a picnic area and describes camping on grassy creek terraces around Kingfisher, Boobook and Cheese Tree. Because the current alert permanently closes Boobook, use the latest campground map and signage rather than older third-party maps.

The campground is for tents, with a short carry from gravel and hard-packed parking areas. It is mostly flat and step-free, sloping gently towards the creek, but there are no formed paths. Reaching a site or facility means crossing grass, hard-packed ground and patches of soft sand.

Facilities and self-sufficiency#

There are two toilet groups: flush toilets managed by Hawkesbury City Council and ambulant pump-out toilets at Lyrebird managed by NPWS. The flush toilets are not accessible or ambulant. Two picnic tables sit south-west of the campground beside the creek, and wood barbecues are provided.

Bring all drinking and cooking water. Creek water must be boiled or otherwise treated. Also bring rubbish bags and firewood: there are no bins, firewood is not supplied and collecting it in the park is prohibited. Wood barbecues remain subject to fire restrictions and total fire bans, so a fuel stove is a sensible backup.

Pets are prohibited except certified assistance animals. Mobile reception is limited, so save the booking, map and emergency information offline.

Road access and arrival#

From South Windsor, head north on Singleton Road, turn left onto Blaxland Ridge Road and then right onto Comleroy Road. The last 4km is unsealed. NSW National Parks allows 2WD access in dry conditions but requires a 4WD in wet weather.

Arrive before dark. It is easier to identify the correct open area, carry gear across uneven ground and assess creek conditions in daylight. After rain, check both road access and local alerts rather than assuming a 2WD route remains suitable.

Creek safety and a realistic stay#

Wheeny Creek is an attractive place to sit, paddle or cool down, but it is not a supervised swimming area. Water depth, current and submerged hazards can change after rain. Supervise children and do not enter floodwater.

The campground is better for a simple weekend of creekside camping and picnicking than for campers needing showers, power, reliable reception or vehicle-side setup. The mix of public and council-managed facilities also means servicing can vary; report maintenance issues to the operator listed on the official page.

What campers say#

Accessible public opinion is unusually sparse. A public campground video focuses on the quiet bush and creek setting, while a public camping discussion notes large camping areas and poor reception, with a stronger signal only after walking back towards the road. These reports align with the official terrain and reception warnings, but are not enough to establish a broad consensus:

• The peaceful creek and bird sounds are the clearest recurring draw.
• Open grassy areas provide room, but tents still need to cope with variable natural ground.
• Poor reception is a practical planning issue; do not depend on making calls from the tent.
• Public evidence is not strong enough to rate toilet cleanliness or compare each camping terrace.

Booking Wheeny Creek campground#

Book through NSW National Parks. There is no nightly camping fee, but a $6 booking fee currently applies. Online bookings cover up to 12 people or two sites. Confirm the Boobook closure and wet-weather access before departure; if dates are unavailable, CampWatch can monitor supported dates for a cancellation.