Last Updated on 8 July 2026 by Rob
Camp Blackman in Warrumbungle National Park is an absolute bucket-list destination. It is a fantastic camp in a beautiful national park.
As part of Australia’s first International Dark Sky Park, this site is an area for bushwalkers, astronomers and photographers. The campground offers a mix of powered and unpowered sites set against the jagged backdrop of the Breadknife and Belougery Spire.
Warrumbungle National Park offers many activities, including bushwalking, general sightseeing and amateur astronomy, as it is in a dark sky area.
As the campground is located in a national park, you must be self-contained if using your own facilities. However, toilets and showers are provided.
Pets are not permitted.
Fires are permitted in the supplied fire rings, but you must bring your own wood.
Camp Blackman Campground Quick Facts
| Campground Name | Camp Blackman: Warrumbungle National Park |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town | Coonabarabran |
| GPS | 31°16'35.24"S 148°59'49.27"E |
| Access Road | Sealed |
| Number of sites | 107 |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Water | Yes (drinking only) |
| Dump point | Yes |
| Power | Yes |
| Pets | No |
| Tents | Yes |
| Fires permitted | Yes |
| Telstra coverage | Yes |
| Optus coverage | Yes |
| Cost | $24.60 unpowered, $34.85 powered |
| Booking | Book |
Campground Layout and Features
Camp Blackman has 107 campsites across three areas, each designed for different camping experiences and equipment needs. The areas are close to each other: Areas 2 and 3 are adjacent, with Area 3 slightly to the north. Each area is based around a loop road.
Campsite 1 has 37 smaller sites designed for tents and camper trailers. The area hosts the main ablution block, water taps and picnic tables. All sites are unpowered.
Campsite 2 hosts tents, camper trailers and caravans on 39 sites. It has a BBQ area, picnic tables and water taps. The sites are mostly unpowered, but five provide power. Toilets are provided at the far end of the area from the abolition block in area 1.
Campsite 3 has 33 sites designed for caravans. All sites but nine provide electricity. Sites do not have water hookups. There are water taps in the area. The area also has a dump point and BBQ tables. No toilet facilities are provided.
The image below contains maps for each camping area. For a larger version, click the image.
The facilities at this campground are very new and clean. They have been replaced after the 2013 bushfire.
Access to drinking and non-potable water is restricted. Come with full tanks. Drinking water is taken from tanks.
The showers are hot, but they are on a strict timer. Once the button in the shower is pushed, you have three minutes to finish your business. You cannot push the button for another 3 minutes unless you want to wait for the timer to reset (I didn’t test how long that period is). As a result, I suggest getting yourself and everything ready before pressing the button.
A dump point is provided in camping area 3.
The main information for the national park is a short drive away.
You must book your stay before arrival. The cost per site is $24 unpowered and $34 powered. There is also a small booking fee. You can book using NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service website and selecting Search availability. We found it possible to book an extra night while we were there but you shouldn’t count on it.
Camp Blackman Campsite Location
The camping area is easily accessed from Coonabarabran via Timor Rd and John Penshaw Parkway. It is a distance of 36 km.
What to Watch Out For at Camp Blackman Campground
We found no issues with this campground.
You should be aware that the camping fees do not include the park entry fee, which is an additional $8 per vehicle per day. During our stay, no one checked whether this fee had been paid.
Final Words
We had a great stay at this campground. The facilities are wonderful, and the campsites are spread out enough. We ended up staying an extra night.
Our Newell Highway itinerary uses this campground.
Closeby Campgrounds
If you are heading to Dubbo you may like Blizzardfield Campground.
For those heading to Goondiwindi the showgrounds is a great place to stay.
We also provide options for those heading towards Lightning Ridge at Walgett and at Lightning Ridge.
Details checked 28/12/25.
