Site to Sights
Old Geehi Campground
Geehi NSW
Category:
Camping Ground
Albury NSW
Area
NSW: UPPER MURRAY
GPS:
-36.2400083, 149.1104009
Nearby Sights/Things To Do
🏕️ Old Geehi Campground, tucked deep in the southern reaches of Kosciuszko National Park, NSW. This alpine bush escape blends historic charm, riverside serenity, and mountain views worthy of any high-country wanderer. 🏞️🔥
🏕️ Old Geehi Campground – Geehi, NSW
📍 Description & Location
Old Geehi Campground is a remote riverside camping area nestled along the Swampy Plain River, south of Khancoban, just off the scenic Alpine Way. It's a peaceful spot, offering spectacular views back toward the snow-capped Main Range, and it's one of the quietest corners in the Geehi Flats region.
🛠️ Facilities and Amenities
⛺ Unmarked, unpowered campsites
🚽 Toilets
🔥 BBQ/fire rings and picnic tables
❗ BYO drinking and cooking water, firewood, and all supplies
🐾 Wildlife sightings are common—kangaroos, wombats, wallabies, and platypus
❄️ Closed in winter from June to October long weekends
🛶 Great for fishing, swimming, and nature watching
Bookings: Free to camp, but a $6 booking fee applies. NPWS recommends booking online for groups under 20.
🛻 Vehicle Access
Accessible by 2WD in dry weather, but 4WD is strongly advised, especially for gear-laden rigs or wet conditions
Entry is via Alpine Way, then along internal dirt tracks
Not suitable for caravans or large RVs
🕰️ History
The campground sits near the Old Geehi Hut, a restored dry-stone shepherd's hut, one of many in the region built in the 1940s and earlier. This area is part of Ngarigo Country, and carries a strong legacy of both Indigenous seasonal use and grazing heritage.
🏕️ Nearby Campgrounds
Geehi Flats Campground – Larger, more accessible, suitable for caravans
Behrs Flat Campground – Along the Geehi Huts walking track
Tom Groggin Campground – Further south, riverside with 4WD river access
Olsens Lookout Campground – Small, quiet, elevated spot nearby
🌄 Nearby Attractions
🛖 Geehi Huts Walk – Access Old Geehi Hut and Major Clews Hut
🥾 Geehi Walls Trail – 4WD and hiking access to remote wilderness
🐟 Fly fishing along Swampy Plain River
🏔️ Scammells Lookout – Panoramic views of the Main Range
🐸 Endangered species habitat – including the southern corroboree frog
💬 Reviews Summary
From recent visitors and park notes:
“A hidden alpine gem—quiet, scenic, and full of wildlife”
“Bring everything—no reception or supplies, but that’s the charm”
“Great for fishing and hut walks, not busy even in summer”
“Perfect for off-grid adventurers wanting solitude”
⚠️ Confidence Notes
🟠 Low reception and remote access—plan ahead and consider hiring a PLB if bushwalking.
🌿 Old Geehi Campground is a rustic retreat into the alpine wilderness—clear rivers, snow-dusted peaks, and the quiet creak of bush huts in the wind.
