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Khancoban Lakeside Caravan Park
Khancoban NSW
Category:
Caravan Park
Albury NSW
Area
NSW: UPPER MURRAY
GPS:
-36.2400083, 149.1104009
Nearby Sights/Things To Do
๐๏ธ Khancoban Lakeside Caravan Park โ Khancoban, NSW
๐ Description & Location
Nestled on the banks of Khancoban Pondageย in the western foothills of Kosciuszko National Park, this peaceful caravan park offers sweeping lake views, easy access to alpine drives, and a relaxed, scenic atmosphere. Itโs located just a few minutesโ walk from the township of Khancoban, and is a favourite base for fishing, snow trips, and High Country drives.
๐ ๏ธ Facilities and Amenities
๐ก Cabins, ensuite units, and budget rooms
โก Powered and unpowered sites
๐ฟ Amenities blocksย with hot showers and toilets
๐งบ Laundry facilities
๐ณ Camp kitchen and BBQ areas
๐พ Pet-friendlyย (on leash)
๐ถ Easy access to lake fishing and boat launching
๐ Playground and open space for kids
โ๏ธ Suitable for winter travellersย heading to Selwyn and Thredbo regions
๐ป Vehicle Access
Fully 2WD accessible, sealed roads
Suitable for large vans, motorhomes, and trailers
Generous turning space and lakeside parking options
๐ฐ๏ธ History
Khancobanย was established during the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Schemeย in the 1950s. The caravan park has long served as a hub for workers, anglers, and alpine tourists. The pondage is part of the hydro system, contributing to both power generation and irrigation flows downstream.
๐๏ธ Nearby Campgrounds
Tom Groggin Campgroundย โ Remote riverside site in Kosciuszko NP
Geehi Flatsย โ Large, scenic alpine campground
Olsens Lookout Campgroundย โ Small bush camp along Alpine Way
Old Geehi Campgroundย โ More remote, hut-adjacent site
๐ Nearby Attractions
๐ถ Khancoban Pondageย โ Fishing, kayaking, lakeside picnics
๐๏ธ Scammells Lookoutย โ One of the best alpine views off Alpine Way
๐ Swampy Plains Riverย โ Famous for trout fishing
๐๏ธ Alpine Way scenic driveย to Thredbo, Jindabyne, and Geehi
๐ฅพ Access to walking trails, huts, and Snowy heritage drives
๐ฌ Reviews Summary
Travellers say:
โFantastic lakeside views and relaxed atmosphereโ
โClean, tidy, and great for familiesโ
โFriendly hosts, with easy access to Kosciuszko National Parkโ
โPerfect location for fishing and scenic drivesโ
๐ Khancoban Lakeside Caravan Parkย is an alpine-edge oasisโpeaceful, practical, and surrounded by snow gums and mountain skies.
