Camping amenities in Burrinjuck Waters
Camping at Burrinjuck Waters: a unique lakeside retreat
If your idea of the perfect getaway is a peaceful retreat where the rest of the world seems a million miles away, camping at Burrinjuck Waters in scenic southern NSW is an experience you’ll want to add to the bucket list.
Picture pulling up on the side of a secluded lake with views of undulating hills and mountains, that's less than two hours’ drive from Canberra and less than an hour from Yass.
Spread across 74 hectares, Reflections Burrinjuck offers nature-loving campers a hard-to-beat blend of activities on and around the water such as fishing, boating and kayaking, and the park is a haven for native wildlife including a huge array of birds.
Meet parrots, kangaroos, possums and echidnas while you go bushwalking, or hike a section of the famous 426 kilometre-long Hume & Hovell trail from Yass to Albury.
Or if your idea of relaxing is not doing much at all, then kick back on the lake’s foreshore and take in the abundance of serene natural beauty sprawling in every direction.
Accommodation options at Reflections Burrinjuck Waters
The huge array of nature and wildlife is what makes Burrinjuck dam camping so special, and this does mean that no dogs are allowed.
The park is home to 35 spacious, powered grass sites on compact earth that can accommodate six guests (up to four adults), giving campers a picture-perfect slice of serene paradise. The powered spots are suitable for set-ups of up to ten metres, so they’re great for camper trailers, caravans, campervans and tents, and all have sullage and grey water.
If you’re ready to unwind in nature further away from the park’s centre, there are 100 unpowered campsites scattered around the lake, with many close to the water. These sites can accommodate six guests (also up to four adults), and can fit set-ups of up to seven metres, making them ideal for tents, swags, camper trailers, campervans, motorhomes or caravans.
All sites have easy access to the park’s great facilities including amenity blocks, airy camp kitchens, laundries, playgrounds for the kiddos, undercover barbecue areas and so much more. There’s also a fully stocked shop for some camping essentials, treats such as ice creams and chips, and a huge array of standard food staples needed to whip up a quick and easy meal.
Facilities and amenities when camping at Lake Burrinjuck
For its size, Reflections Burrinjuck Waters has an impressive number of facilities, including eight amenity blocks, four laundries with clotheslines, and two large playgrounds.
There are three camp kitchens for guests to use when camping at Lake Burrinjuck – one set amongst the powered sites and two in the unpowered areas. All are fully equipped with fridges, free electric barbecues, microwaves, kettles and toasters.
There are also two communal firepits so you can take your camp chair, a drink and some nibbles and hang out with some other people to do some good ol’ travel story swapping.
The nearest supermarket is in Yass, but the kiosk/shop sells hot food, some grocery items, firewood, ice, snacks, drinks, tea, coffee, and, importantly for all the fishers, fishing gear. Note there is no ATM in the park, so you’ll need to head to town if you want cash.
Families will love Lake Burrinjuck camping, because there’s so much for everyone of all ages to do. For those with lots of energy to burn, there’s bike riding trails, tennis, golf, frisbee and volleyball, with some gear for hire free of charge near the picnic area. When the kids are worn out, there are board games, books and DVDs available at the front desk, so you can all fit in some chill time.
For some other relaxing activities, there are plenty of walking trails, and guests are welcome to feed the many birds and kangaroos that hang out in the park.
Fishing enthusiasts and fanatics will love Lake Burrinjuck, as you can bag yourself a Murray cod, golden or silver perch, red fin, carp, and if you’re in luck, there’s a small number of trout about.
Boating on the lake is a popular pastime, with an amazing 5,500 hectares to explore. There are three boat ramps in the park where you can launch your boat and head out exploring. Other water sports include jet-skiing, water-skiing, kayaking, canoeing, and you can also go swimming and diving in Lake Burrinjuck.
The Lake Burrinjuck Waters experience: adventure and relaxation
With its huge array of activities, Lake Burrinjuck is an awesome place for a family adventure, with fishing, boating, swimming and so many water sports to dive into. However, if chillaxing is the aim of your camping game, Lake Burrinjuck delivers downtime amongst nature in spades.
For water and nature lovers, camping at Lake Burrinjuck is a unique experience because it’s the only place with public access to the lake’s main basin, and you’re completely surrounded by nature and a stunning array of natural, diverse landscapes.
Book your piece of bushland paradise now, and discover why so many other happy, nature-loving campers love this tranquil lake-side retreat.
Accommodation styles in Burrinjuck Waters
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We do have a kiosk in the park, but the nearest café to us is Barney’s at Bookham.
Yes, but in fire buckets only, and only between Easter and the October long weekend. There are no fires at all in the warmer months.
While Burrinjuck Caravan Park doesn't have a swimming pool, but you can swim in Lake Burrinjuck.
Unfortunately Lake Burrinjuck Caravan Park is not dog-friendly for campsites or cabins to protect local wildlife. To find dog-friendly campsites, click here.
Yes, firewood is available from the park kiosk
Yes, we sell worms at the kiosk.
Fishing is good anywhere along the foreshore, as long as it is not directly on the main boat ramp. If going by boat, we have three river systems attached to the main basin which you can access to go fishing.
There is no camping on the foreshore of Lake Burrinjuck, but the unpowered sites are close to the water.
Unfortunately, Reflections Lake Burrinjuck does not have Wi-Fi, but does have limited Telstra coverage.
There is a fridge, kettle toaster, washing up sink and BBQs in the Burrinjuck camp kitchen