Ten Mile Hollow campground
This large, open campsite is found next to the Old Great North Road, at the top of the Simpson Track. The campsite is great for people walking or cycling in the area. There is a pit toilet, a few fire circles and plenty of places to pitch some tents. There is a water tank next to the toilet – if this is empty, there is sometimes water in Ten Mile Hollow Creek a short distance north along the OGNR (otherwise the Wat Buddha Dhamma, about 600m south along the OGNR, provides a water tank for visitors). Treat water before drinking. The area was formally a stockade (a camp) for the convicts who built the road in c.1830. Later the area was named ‘Snodgrass Valley’ and plans to build a town were developed, however neither the name nor the town proved popular (even at 2 pounds an acre)[ref url=http://www.convicttrail.org/history.php?id=a4b3c2%f%9]. Solomon Wiseman (of Wisemans Ferry fame) was given 100 acres to build an inn, however it is not clear if the inn was ever built.
Getting there |
Closest point to drive and park is on sealed roads, from there it is via the water to this the campsite
GPS: -33.32754, 151.08948 Walking access only – used as an overnight spot when people are walking the Old Great North Road walk. The campsite is located just east of the intersection of the Great North Road and Simpson Track. |
General Information |
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There is a long walk into this campsite This large, open campsite is found next to the Old Great North Road, at the top of the Simpson Track. The campsite is great for people walking or cycling in the area. There is a pit toilet, a few fire circles and plenty of places to pitch some tents. There is a water tank next to the toilet – if this is empty, there is sometimes water in Ten Mile Hollow Creek a short distance north along the OGNR (otherwise the Wat Buddha Dhamma, about 600m south along the OGNR, provides a water tank for visitors). Treat water before drinking. The area was formally a stockade (a camp) for the convicts who built the road in c.1830. Later the area was named ‘Snodgrass Valley’ and plans to build a town were developed, however neither the name nor the town proved popular (even at 2 pounds an acre)[ref url=http://www.convicttrail.org/history.php?id=a4b3c2%f%9]. Solomon Wiseman (of Wisemans Ferry fame) was given 100 acres to build an inn, however it is not clear if the inn was ever built. |
Bookings and contact information |
You are not able to book these campsites – first come basisFor more information contact the
Central Coast and Hunter Range Campsite bookings Phone:02 4320 4203 |
Facilities | |
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Toilets Pit or composting toilets are available |
Showers No showers are provided on site |
Water There is water onsite (or from a nearby creek) that can be treated for drinking |
Tables No Picnic tables or shelters are provided on site |
Wood pit fire BBQ Wood fired Pit BBQ’s are provided – bring your own wood |
Electric or Gas BBQ Gas or electric BBQ’s are not provided |
Rubbish Bins No rubbish bins provided – take your own rubbish with you |
Campfires Fires are generally permitted at this campsite, be aware of local fire bans |
There is nowhere to swim
Closest point to drive and park is on sealed roads, from there it is via the water to this the campsite
GPS: -33.32754, 151.08948
Walking access only – used as an overnight spot when people are walking the Old Great North Road walk. The campsite is located just east of the intersection of the Great North Road and Simpson Track. http://wild.tl/4b
Walking access only – used as an overnight spot when people are walking the Old Great North Road walk. The campsite is located just east of the intersection of the Great North Road and Simpson Track. http://wild.tl/4b