Site to Sights
Eucumbene River Chain Bay
Gooandra NSW
Category:
National park
Snowy Mountains NSW
Area
NSW: CAPITAL REGION
GPS:
-36.2400083, 149.1104009
Nearby Sights/Things To Do
🏕️ Eucumbene River Camping – Chain Bay, Gooandra NSW
📍 Description & Location
This site refers to informal riverside bush camping areas along the Eucumbene River, particularly near the Chain Bay area, which lies between Gooandra Homestead and Snowy Plain in Kosciuszko National Park. It’s a remote and wild corner of the park, loved by fly-fishers, walkers, and 4WD campers.
🛠️ Facilities and Amenities
❌ No formal campground infrastructure
⛺ Bush camping only
❗ No toilets, water, or picnic facilities
Fires may be permitted seasonally—check current rules
BYO everything and follow Leave No Trace principles
This is a dispersed camping zone, not a designated campground.
🛻 Vehicle Access
High-clearance 4WD only
Access is via remote trails like the Gooandra Fire Trail, Eucumbene Trail, or other management tracks
River crossings and wet alpine bogs may be present—check road and weather conditions carefully
Not suitable for 2WD or large caravans
🕰️ History
The Eucumbene River corridor and surrounding plains lie within Ngarigo Country, historically used for seasonal movement, fishing, and ceremony. The Gooandra region also contains remnants of historic grazing huts and Snowy Scheme-era sites.
🏕️ Nearby Campgrounds
Gooandra Homestead Camp – Also remote, some flat space near historic ruins
Snowy Plains Trail camps – Informal sites along fire trails
3 Mile Dam Campground – More developed, with toilets and picnic tables
Kiandra Heritage Precinct – Offers dispersed camping near historic goldfields
🌄 Nearby Attractions
Fly fishing on the Eucumbene River – Excellent for trout in season
Gooandra Hut ruins – A historic mountain grazing hut
Snowy Mountains Hydro trails
Scenic alpine drives to Kiandra, Cabramurra, and Mt Selwyn
Hiking and wildlife watching in the Snowy Plain and Boggy Plain region
💬 Reviews Summary (informal accounts from wild campers and fishers):
“A remote gem for trout fishing”
“Spectacular scenery but absolutely no facilities”
“Access tricky—check track conditions before heading in”
“A true wilderness experience”
⚠️ Confidence Notes
🟡 No official NPWS campground page exists for “Chain Bay” or “Eucumbene River Campground” by name—this is a bush camping area, not a managed site.
🟠 River access may be restricted during winter or snowmelt periods.
🟠 Local alerts (as of June 2025) include ongoing 1080 baiting, road closures, and hazardous snow conditions across nearby alpine trails.
🌲 If you're a confident, self-sufficient traveller seeking rugged solitude and pristine alpine rivers, this site fits the bill—but it’s wild country, and best tackled by those with navigation skills and full off-grid prep.
