Murphys Glen campground
Highlights
- Escape the city noise and immerse in the tranquil sounds of the bush at Murphys Glen campground.
- Pitch your tent among towering blue gums and turpentines for a rustic camping experience in nature.
- Explore the short walking track through lush forests, leading you back to Bedford Road for more adventure.
- Gather around the campfire as local wildlife like possums and sugar gliders entertain with their delightful sounds.
When it’s time to swap the noise of the city for the sounds of the bush, pack up the car and head for Blue Mountains National Park. Rustic Murphys Glen campground, only a short drive from Sydney, is the perfect getaway for independent campers who like to escape the city for a weekend.
Pitch the tent among the tall forest of blue gums and towering turpentines that surround this campsite. When you’re ready to explore, a short walking track will take you through the turpentine and blue gum forests back up to Bedford Road.
As the shadows lengthen, cook up a feast around the campfire and enjoy the sounds of the local nightlife with possums, sugar gliders and bats making a delightful racket.
Take a virtual tour of Murphys Glen campground captured with Google Street View Trekker.
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Don't mind a short walk to tent
Pitch your tent at Murphys Glen campground near Woodford in Blue Mountains National Park. It’s the perfect nature getaway a short way from your car.
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
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