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
๐ฟ 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. ๐๏ธ๐ฆ
๐๏ธ Samual Bollard Campground โ Talmalmo, NSW
๐ 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. Itโs about 40 km from Holbrook, and within reach of Alburyย and Tumbarumba.
๐ ๏ธ Facilities and Amenities
Unmarked, open bush camping area
Toiletsย (drop-type)
Picnic tables
Barbecue/fire ring facilities
Drinking waterย (limitedโbring backup)
No power, showers, or mobile receptionโself-contained setup recommended
๐ป Vehicle Access
Accessible only via 4WD
Remote bush accessโcheck weather and road conditionsย before departure
Suitable for tents, camper trailers, and camping beside your vehicle
No caravan or large RV access
๐ฐ๏ธ History
Named in honour of Samual Bollard, one of explorer William Hovellโs crew on the famous 1824 overland expedition. This track and region are steeped in early colonial exploration historyโbut the land itself has been part of Wiradjuri Countryย for tens of thousands of years, with strong cultural and ecological significance.
๐๏ธ Nearby Campgrounds
Tin Mines campgroundย โ Also in Woomargama NP, a bit more accessible
Jingellic Reserveย โ Beside the Murray River, popular for riverside camping
Woomargama Village Campgroundย โ Small, community-managed stop with facilities
๐ Nearby Attractions
Hume and Hovell Trackย โ Hike sections of the historic expedition route
Scenic ridge walksย in Woomargama NP
Alpine wildflowersย (especially in spring)
Wallaby and wombat spottingย at dusk
Greater Hume region wineries and historic sites
๐ฌ Reviews Summary
Campers speak of:
โQuiet, peaceful, and surrounded by bird callsโ
โPerfect base for walking and wildflower photographyโ
โNeed to be fully self-sufficientโbut absolutely worth itโ
โFeels like you have the entire park to yourselfโ
๐ A hidden bushland haven for the true adventurer.ย If you're looking to escape mobile towers and meet the forest on its terms, Samual Bollard Campgroundย delivers peace, stories, and starlight.
