Jacobs River campground
CampingOfficial dataNSWSnowy Monaro RegionalUpdated 28 May 2026

Jacobs River campground

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A short drive from Jindabyne, Jacobs River - Tongaroo campground offers picnicking, birdwatching, swimming and fishing opportunities, with a sense of private solitude.

Best use
Overnight
Fee
$6 · booking fee
Source
Official source
Kosciuszko National Park
39Camping9Stays21Day use
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Facilities

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CampingAvailable100%BookingRequired100%ShowersUnknown50%Hot waterUnknown50%WaterAvailable100%BBQAvailable100%TablesAvailable100%ShelterAvailable100%PowerUnknown50%FireAllowed100%

Official details

PriceThere are no camping fees at this campground but a $6 booking fee applies.
BookingsBook up to 12 people or 2 sites online.
Please noteMaximum length of stay is 14 days at this campground and 21 days in this national park. A maximum of 2 sites can be booked in 1 customer name. This is a remote campground, so please make sure you arrive well-prepared. There is no mobile reception in this part of the park.
Camping typeTent, Don't mind a short walk to tent
What to bringDrinking water, cooking water, firewood
Group bookingsSchool groups and Park Eco Pass holders can make a group booking enquiry .
Trip Intention FormAre you planning a bushwalk, going somewhere remote or where the weather is extreme? It's a good idea to let someone know where you're going. Fill in a trip intention form to send important details about your trip to your emergency contact.
Personal Locator BeaconHire a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) for free at Snowy Region Visitor Centre in Jindabyne, Perisher Valley Office, Tumut Visitor Centre or Khancoban Visitor Centre.
Full official description
Facilities: Toilets, unpowered sites, unmarked sites, barbecue facilities, picnic tables, carpark | What to bring: Drinking water, cooking water, firewood | Price: There are no camping fees at this campground but a $6 booking fee applies. | Visitor facilities: Water is not available at this campground. Rubbish bins are not available - please take rubbish with you when leaving. Toilets There's an accessible non-flush toilet at the campground that you can reach by crossing over hard-packed ground. The toilet block is set on a concrete slab, with a small lip from the ground onto the concrete. Non-flush toilets Types of sites Unpowered sites Unmarked sites Barbecue facilities Wood barbecues (bring your own firewood) Fire rings (bring your own firewood) Picnic tables There are accessible picnic tables throughout the campground set directly into the ground and a picnic shelter that's set on a concrete slab. You'll need to cross over grass and hard-packed ground to reach the tables and shelter. Carpark Step-free access The campground is mostly flat with step-free access, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over hard-packed ground and grass to reach the campground's facilities. If you'd like to reach the river, you'll need to navigate down a sloping riverbank. People with reduced mobility may need assistance in this area. | Prohibited: Drones Flying a drone for recreational purposes is prohibited in this area. Drones may affect public enjoyment, safety and privacy, interfere with park operations, or pose a threat to wildlife. See the Drones in Parks policy . This area may be a declared Drone Exclusion Zone, or may be subject to Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) rules for flying near airports, aerodromes and helicopter landing sites. See CASA's Drone Flyer Rules . Commercial filming and photography Commercial filming or photography is prohibited without prior consent. You must apply for permission and contact the local office . Gathering firewood Firewood is not provided and may not be collected from the park. Generators Pets Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information. Smoking NSW national parks are no smoking areas . Search availability

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Setting and activities

BeachUnknown50%FishingAvailable100%SwimmingAvailable100%WalksUnknown50%PlayUnknown50%PetsNot allowed100%

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