Coxs River Camping - access?

Submitted: Monday, Apr 08, 2024 at 12:37
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Hello good people

Im planning on a a couple of nights camping At Coxs River Campground on the Six-Foot Track but can find no detailed information on how to ge there online.

Google maps is taking me via the Megalonbg Valley which I read somewhere is not the right way. Coming from the west google maps takes you onot the 6 foot track - but isnt that a walking track? Can you drive on it?

The other key question I have is how far from the campsite can you park? This will determine what I do and dont bring.

Thanks to anyone who can help
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Reply By: Nomadic Navara - Monday, Apr 08, 2024 at 14:08

Monday, Apr 08, 2024 at 14:08
Yes, it goes through the Megalong Valley. I also suggest you stay clear of that area and down towards the Jenolan Caves until things dry out a lot in the area. The road to Jenolan Caves has been out of action as a result of slippages following heavy rain for quite some time. The road into Megalong Valley was cut off following a land slip after the rain on Friday - see Hundreds still cut-off at Megalong Valley (scroll down to that heading.)
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Follow Up By: Member - peter_mcc - Monday, Apr 08, 2024 at 17:50

Monday, Apr 08, 2024 at 17:50
You can't get to the Coxs River campsite by car from the Megalong Valley but you can walk down the Six Foot Track from that side.

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Follow Up By: Thomas S14 - Monday, Apr 08, 2024 at 18:20

Monday, Apr 08, 2024 at 18:20
Thaks you I will approach from the west. I need to drive though because I have the family with me
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Reply By: Member - peter_mcc - Monday, Apr 08, 2024 at 17:50

Monday, Apr 08, 2024 at 17:50
What are you searching for on Google Maps? When I search for "Coxs River, Ganbenang NSW 2790" it goes to the place I remember the campsite at on the western side of the river.

You don't get there via Megalong Valley so you must have the wrong spot - you turn off at Little Hartley, just past the Lolly Bug store if you're coming from Sydney.

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Follow Up By: Thomas S14 - Monday, Apr 08, 2024 at 18:19

Monday, Apr 08, 2024 at 18:19
Ok thanks I will do that. Have you ever camped there? Do you know how far from the site you can park?
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Follow Up By: Member - peter_mcc - Monday, Apr 08, 2024 at 21:50

Monday, Apr 08, 2024 at 21:50
Sorry, haven't been there for 35+ years. From what I've read you have to carry camping gear a bit but I don't think it's "bushwalk" type distances, more just not right next to the car

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Follow Up By: Andrew L - Tuesday, Apr 09, 2024 at 11:03

Tuesday, Apr 09, 2024 at 11:03
The 6 foot track is a 4wd access track that walkers use. You can not however traverse the whole track as east of the Cox is walking single track only. I have turned towards Jenolan and accessed the 6 foot from there, and followed it to the Cox river. Camp grounds you can drive to, they may not allow access in them but to them for sure. (copper log type barriers) Lovely place, 3 camp grounds at least along the track.
On my way out i got lost and ended up coming out at the base of Victoria Pass.
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Follow Up By: Andrew L - Tuesday, Apr 09, 2024 at 11:30

Tuesday, Apr 09, 2024 at 11:30
The 6 foot track is a 4wd access track that walkers use. You can not however traverse the whole track as east of the Cox is walking single track only. I have turned towards Jenolan and accessed the 6 foot from there, and followed it to the Cox river. Camp grounds you can drive to, they may not allow access in them but to them for sure. (copper log type barriers) Lovely place, 3 camp grounds at least along the track.
On my way out i got lost and ended up coming out at the base of Victoria Pass.
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Reply By: ExplorOz - David & Michelle - Monday, Apr 08, 2024 at 18:31

Monday, Apr 08, 2024 at 18:31

Here it is in our app (ExplorOz Traveller). Depends where you are coming from to reach here but enter that into our app for routing to guide you. Our app is ExplorOz Traveller.
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Reply By: Michael H9 - Wednesday, Apr 10, 2024 at 20:20

Wednesday, Apr 10, 2024 at 20:20
As was said earlier, you turn off at the lolly bug into Cox's River Rd. Follow that and fork left into Cullenbenbong Rd and go past Kanimbla Community Hall. You go up a hill and you're confronted with what seems like a dead end and 3 gates. The middle gate says 6 foot track with an arrow or something similar. You used to have to go through about 3 gates to get to that spot but the last time I went the road was smoother and the gates were all open. Follow that down until it hits the actual 6 foot track and turn left. There's another gate there. Follow that down to the campground. Take the walk to Bowtell's Swing Bridge about a kilometre or 2. Drive out along the full 6 foot track and hit the Jenolan Caves Rd a way past Hampton and the Oberon turn off. Watch out if it's been raining because you cross quite a few creeks.
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Follow Up By: Michael H9 - Thursday, Apr 11, 2024 at 09:03

Thursday, Apr 11, 2024 at 09:03
I forgot to mention that the campsite is now surrounded by bollards and the road that you could drive in and around the river bank is gated. You have to park your car in the quite small carpark and carry your stuff a small distance.
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Follow Up By: Thomas S14 - Thursday, Apr 11, 2024 at 19:11

Thursday, Apr 11, 2024 at 19:11
Thats amazing info on the directiosn Michael - thankyou! Do you know how far the walk is from the carpark?
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Follow Up By: Michael H9 - Thursday, Apr 11, 2024 at 19:43

Thursday, Apr 11, 2024 at 19:43
The campground is right next to the car park so are the toilets. There's fairly roomy area of grass to use and it's not regimented into areas. It's an interesting 30 minute walk up and down steps along the river to the bridge. I think that's worth the effort. Very scenic.
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