Site to Sights
Samual Bollard campground
Talmalmo NSW
Category:
Camping Ground
Albury NSW
Area
NSW: UPPER MURRAY
GPS:
-36.2400083, 149.1104009
Nearby Sights/Things To Do
🌿 Welcome to the beautifully remote Samual Bollard Campground, nestled in the dry eucalypt forests of Woomargama National Park, near Talmalmo, NSW. If your heart beats for secluded campsites and wildflowers in bloom, this peaceful hideaway is worth every dusty kilometre. 🏕️🦘
🏕️ Samual Bollard Campground – Talmalmo, NSW
📍 Description & Location
Set deep in Woomargama National Park, this back-to-nature site was originally established for bushwalkers on the Hume and Hovell Track. It now welcomes all campers seeking solitude, native wildlife, and scenic bushwalks. It’s about 40 km from Holbrook, and within reach of Albury and Tumbarumba.
🛠️ Facilities and Amenities
Unmarked, open bush camping area
Toilets (drop-type)
Picnic tables
Barbecue/fire ring facilities
Drinking water (limited—bring backup)
No power, showers, or mobile reception—self-contained setup recommended
🛻 Vehicle Access
Accessible only via 4WD
Remote bush access—check weather and road conditions before departure
Suitable for tents, camper trailers, and camping beside your vehicle
No caravan or large RV access
🕰️ History
Named in honour of Samual Bollard, one of explorer William Hovell’s crew on the famous 1824 overland expedition. This track and region are steeped in early colonial exploration history—but the land itself has been part of Wiradjuri Country for tens of thousands of years, with strong cultural and ecological significance.
🏕️ Nearby Campgrounds
Tin Mines campground – Also in Woomargama NP, a bit more accessible
Jingellic Reserve – Beside the Murray River, popular for riverside camping
Woomargama Village Campground – Small, community-managed stop with facilities
🌄 Nearby Attractions
Hume and Hovell Track – Hike sections of the historic expedition route
Scenic ridge walks in Woomargama NP
Alpine wildflowers (especially in spring)
Wallaby and wombat spotting at dusk
Greater Hume region wineries and historic sites
💬 Reviews Summary
Campers speak of:
“Quiet, peaceful, and surrounded by bird calls”
“Perfect base for walking and wildflower photography”
“Need to be fully self-sufficient—but absolutely worth it”
“Feels like you have the entire park to yourself”
🌌 A hidden bushland haven for the true adventurer. If you're looking to escape mobile towers and meet the forest on its terms, Samual Bollard Campground delivers peace, stories, and starlight.
