Chillagoe - camping recommendations

Hi Rod,

A group of us stayed there last August and camped at the Chillagoe Observatory and Eco Lodge. We had a variety of camper trailers, jaycos and tents. There is a fairly flat area out the back which was pretty vacant, a little further from the amenities block, but it was away from a fairly crowded group that had camped closer to the amenities and office (not sure whether they were there for power etc).

Hospitality was good and they did the night time observatory tour for us as well. We had a campfire out the back too. Also, there was a for sale sign out the front, so I don't know if it has changed hands.

When we were there, there was a flatter area near the observatory, but this was close to the septic tanks and the ground was damp so we thought better of this spot.

Michael

There is a woman with place that backs onto the creek at the edge of town. Nice shady spot, she's into fossils and stuff.

Ablutions area bit basic, stoke your own donkey, but a top spot.

Just ask a the info centre, everyone knows her. (I can't remember the name)