Site to Sights
Nine Mile campground
Ingeegoodbee NSW
Category:
Camping Ground
Snowy Mountains NSW
Area
NSW: CAPITAL REGION
GPS:
-36.2400083, 149.1104009
Nearby Sights/Things To Do
🏕️ Nine Mile Campground, tucked within the Lower Snowy River area of Kosciuszko National Park, NSW. This is a high-country wilderness stop made for those chasing alpine solitude and backcountry trails. 🏞️🚵♂️
🏕️ Nine Mile Campground – Ingeegoodbee, NSW
📍 Description & Location
Nine Mile Campground is a remote bush camp set along the Pilot Wilderness mountain bike route, located between Dead Horse Gap and Barry Way. It's primarily used by bikepackers and hikers traversing the Lower Snowy region, and offers stunning scenery in a true wilderness setting. It forms part of the Pilot Wilderness loop, with river valleys, ridgelines, and forests of snow gums.
🛠️ Facilities and Amenities
⛺ Unpowered, bush-style campsites
🚻 Basic toilet
🪵 Fireplaces (seasonal restrictions apply)
🐾 Surrounded by wilderness—ideal for birdwatching and wildlife spotting
❗ No water, no bins, and no reception
Free camping, but bookings required through NPWS
🛻 Vehicle Access
🛻 No direct vehicle access to the campground
This site is accessible only via mountain bike or on foot
Part of the Pilot Wilderness mountain bike ride
For road access, you'll need to approach via Barry Way and hike in via connecting trails
Nearest road access points: Dead Horse Gap, Pinch River, or Barry Way trailheads
🕰️ History
This region lies within Ngarigo Country, whose people have long traversed the alpine country seasonally for resources, ceremony, and trade. The Pilot Wilderness itself is named for The Pilot, a landmark peak used as a navigation reference by early settlers and Indigenous groups alike.
🏕️ Nearby Campgrounds
Pinch River – Moyangul Campground – Remote, 4WD accessible, along Barry Way
Halfway Flat Campground – Quiet riverside stop on the Snowy River
Tom Groggin Campground – Near VIC border, vehicle accessible, larger
Jacobs River Campground – Basic, riverside, vehicle-accessible bush camp
🌄 Nearby Attractions
🚵♂️ Pilot Wilderness Trail – A challenging, remote mountain bike journey
🥾 Hiking routes to The Pilot, Ingeegoodbee Trail, and Snowy River crossings
🐟 Fishing (seasonal) along rivers in the lower catchment
🌌 Stargazing and solitude—true alpine backcountry experience
💬 Reviews Summary
From backcountry travellers and bikepackers:
“One of the most remote and rewarding camps in Kosciuszko”
“Simple site with epic views and absolute quiet”
“Definitely for experienced hikers or riders only—pack well and plan ahead”
“No facilities except a toilet—be fully self-sufficient”
⚠️ Confidence Notes
✅ Confirmed via NPWS official page
🟠 Not accessible by vehicle—bike or hike only
🟠 Not suitable for casual or inexperienced campers due to remoteness
🌿 Nine Mile Campground is a place of stillness, stars, and silence—a true off-grid rest stop for those traversing the alpine wilds of Kosciuszko by trail or track.
