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Saturday, April 13, 2019

Dalmorton Campground, Guy Fawkes River National Park, NSW.

Open area at Dalmorton Campground.
We drove to Dalmorton Campground from Buccarumbi Bridge Campground in March. The Old Grafton Road is narrow but was in quite good condition in this section. It looked like it may have been recently graded. We turned left into Chaelundi Road at the old Dalmorton Village. Chaelundi Road had one section that was damaged by water erosion but was otherwise not bad.

Pay station.
There is a pay station in the campground for self registration. No bookings are taken. The campground was deserted when we were there mid-week. If you have a large group it would be best to contact the Glen Innes Office first although there seemed to be plenty of room.

Bush camping area.
There are different camping areas in the campground. There is an area with individual sites that have vehicle access and fire places. Another area is more open but the parking is behind bollards. There is also a separate area for groups.

Toilets behind the Picnic Area.
Picnic Area.
There are two toilets that are shared with the picnic area which has tables.

There are a few turnstiles in the fence between the campground and the river.
The back of the campground is fenced but there are turnstiles that allow access down to the Boyd River. The campground looked very dry but despite the dry years there is water flowing in the river.

Boyd River.
Details for Dalmorton Campground:
Where: Guy Fawkes River National Park NSW. 71 km south-west of Grafton. 111 Km south-east of Glen Innes. From Old Grafton Road turn onto Chaelundi Road. Drive for 1 km and turn right into the signposted campground. The campground can also be accessed from Dorrigo, 97 km, by traveling north along Chaelundi Road but we have not driven that way.
Access: Unsealed roads. 2WD when dry, 4WD when wet. Old Grafton Road is signposted as unsuitable for caravans. In March 2019, the Old Grafton Road was in fair condition from the eastern (Grafton) end. The road from the west (Mann Rivers Nature Reserve) was very corrugated. Chaelundi Road had some erosion damage.
Sites: Unmarked sites. Some suitable for drive on and some behind bollards. Suitable for tents, camping beside vehicles, camper trailers and groups. 
Bookings & Fees: No bookings. Self-register and pay at pay station. $6 per adult, $3.50 per child per night. Free for children under 5 years old.
Facilities: Non-flush toilets. Tables in the picnic area. No tables at the campsites. Fire places. Firewood is listed as supplied but BYO wood to be sure. No bins. No water. No showers. No power. No phone reception.
Activities: Water activities in the Boyd River. Fishing is allowed with a licence. Explore history at nearby Dalmorton Village.
Prohibited: Pets, generators, firearms, smoking. 
Contact: Glen Innes Office: 02 6739 0700.

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