Site to Sights
Old Snowy campground
Tantangara NSW
Category:
Camping Ground
Snowy Mountains NSW
Area
NSW: CAPITAL REGION
GPS:
-36.2400083, 149.1104009
Nearby Sights/Things To Do
🏕️ Old Snowy Campground – Tantangara, NSW
📍 Description & Location
Tucked beside Gurrangorambla Creek, Old Snowy Campground is a peaceful, secluded site located near Currango Plain, in the northern section of Kosciuszko National Park. This spot is perfect for nature-lovers, horse riders, and astronomy enthusiasts, with unpolluted night skies and a back-to-nature feel.
🛠️ Facilities and Amenities
Basic bush campground
Toilets (no showers)
Horse yards – dividable for those traveling with horses
Fireplaces (BYO firewood)
No powered sites
No potable water – bring all your own
No mobile reception (limited service 5 km away at the radio tower)
🛻 Vehicle Access
Accessed via Long Plain Road and Pocket Saddle Road
4WD recommended, especially in wet conditions
Roads closed during winter (June–October long weekends)
Not suitable for large caravans
Peaceful and remote—come prepared
🕰️ History
This land forms part of Ngarigo Country, with a long history of Indigenous seasonal movement and cultural connection. Nearby, you can explore heritage trails once used by early stockmen, with horse riding routes like the Pocket Ride following old alpine tracks. Conservation programs here also protect the endangered southern corroboree frog, a rare alpine species.
🏕️ Nearby Campgrounds
Long Plain Hut Campground – Historic hut nearby with similar facilities
Cooleman Mountain Campground – More developed, near caves and walks
Currango Homestead Precinct – Heritage accommodation and rustic cabins
🌄 Nearby Attractions
Tantangara Dam – Scenic and remote, ideal for kayaking or fishing
Currango Plain – Wide open high-country plain for wildlife and walking
Horseback trails – Pocket Saddle and beyond
Stargazing – Some of the darkest skies in the park
Birdwatching – Currawongs, treecreepers, rosellas and more
💬 Reviews Summary
Campers often say:
“Perfect for solitude and stargazing”
“Great base for horse trekking—yards were well-kept”
“Remote and rustic, but totally peaceful”
“A step back into the wild high country”
🌙 Whether you're casting lines in alpine creeks, trotting through gum-lined trails, or marveling at galaxies above, Old Snowy Campground offers that raw, unplugged beauty the Snowy Mountains are famous for.
