Blatherarm camping and picnic area

A popular spot for those who enjoy fossicking for Topaz. There are also a number of walks in the area.

General Information
Getting there
Closest point to drive and park is on all weather unsealed roads, from there it is via the water to this the campsite GPS: -29.25931, 151.70592 The campsite is near Blather Creek. Turn off Silent Grove Road onto Blatherarm Road.
You can park a trailer, or a tent in this campground – but no caravans A popular spot for those who enjoy fossicking for Topaz. There are also a number of walks in the area.
Bookings and contact information
You are not able to book these campsites – first come basis For more information contact the Tenterfield Phone:02 6736 4298

Facilities
Toilets Pit or composting toilets are available	Showers No showers are provided on site
Water No drinking water onsite – bring your own water	Tables Picnic tables 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

Activities

Swimming
There is nowhere to swim

Park Information & Alerts

There are alerts raised for Torrington State Conservation Area as at Thu, 08 Jun 2023 01:46:11 +1000
Safety alerts: Roadworks on trails and roads
Roadworks are being conducted on fire trails and roads in Torrington SCA from Wednesday 10 May until Friday 9 June 2023. These trails and roads include:

Butler Trail
Butlermine Trail
Butlers Road
Mystery Face Road
Blatherarm Road
Dutchmans Trail
Thunderbolt Trail

Please exercise caution when accessing these trails and roads, and follow any directions of signage, contractors or staff.

Safety alerts: Ugly Corner Falls track damage
Ugly Corner Falls walking track is damaged due to flooding. Surfaces may be uneven due to erosion.
Please follow all signage and don’t enter areas that are fenced off. After heavy rainfall creek levels can change rapidly. It is unsafe to swim or attempt to cross rivers that are flooded.
For more information, please contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.

Other planned events: 1080 ground and aerial baiting program
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will commence a 1080 ground and aerial baiting program on the 24th April to 31st July 2023 on the following reserves:

Bald Rock National Park
Barool National Park
Basket Swamp National Park
Bluff River Nature Reserve
Bolivia Hill Nature Reserve
Butterleaf National Park
Capoompeta National Park
Cataract National Park
Cathedral Rock National Park
Crooked Creek National Park
Donnybrook Nature Reserve
Gibraltar Range National Park
Guy Fawkes River National Park
Kings Plains National Park
Kwiambal CCAZ1 (Arthurs Seat)
Kwiambal National Park
Mann River Nature Reserve
Maryland National Park
Nullamanna National Park
Nymboida National Park
Severn River Nature Reserve
Torrington State Conservation Area
Warra National Park
Washpool National Park

The operations will use a combination of manufactured and meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. Signs will be placed at the entry to all the baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For further information call the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.

There are no other campsites in this park.