Camping at King of the Ranges

Visitor Camping 2024 Charges

Visitor camping is available from Wednesday to Monday.

  • The 2024 charge is $80 for Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.

  • If you’d to stay on Wednesday, Thursday or Monday night it is an extra $20 per night/site.

  • Book your camp tickets here -https://www.trybooking.com/1263548

Competitor Camping

King of the Ranges horse event Competitors are welcome to camp at the event grounds which have a separate area to visitor camping. The cost will be $20/truck and charged at the time of your entry fee.

Please bring portable horse yards.

Are there toilets and showers?

Toilet and shower blocks are located around the site along with extra portable amenities. Campers are encouraged to bring their own facilities. There is a public dump point on the New England Hwy in Murrurundi.

2023 Camping Fees

  • KOTR2023 Campsite Wednesday 20 Sept 2023. No powered sites. Gate Tickets must be purchased and shown on arrival. 1 vehicle per site, 6 people max. Arrive 12p Wed, depart 11am Thurs.

  • KOTR2023 Campsite Thursday 21 Sept 2023. No powered sites. Gate tickets must be purchased and shown on arrival. 1 vehicle per site, 6 people max. Arrive 12p Thurs, depart 11am Fri.

  • KOTR2023 Campsite Fri 22, Sat 23, Sun 24 Sept 2023. No powered sites. Gate tickets must be purchased and shown on arrival. 1 car per site, 6 people max. Arrive 12p Fri, depart 11am Mon.

  • KOTR2023 Campsite Monday 25 Sept 2023. No powered sites. Gate tickets must be purchased and shown on arrival. 1 vehicle per site, 6 people max. Arrive 12p Mon, depart 11am Tues.

Visitor Camping FAQ’s

Do I need a King of the Ranges gate ticket to book a campsite at King of the Ranges?

Yes, book here. Gate tickets will need to be shown on entry to the campground. Other campsites and accommodation are available locally. Please contact Murrurundi Visitor Information Centre on (02) 6540 1364 or via their website.

When do the campsites open?

From the Wednesday before the King of the Ranges starts.

Can specific campsites be booked? Can groups camp together?

It is not possible to book specific sites within the camping area. When you arrive, the Camping Volunteers will direct you to the next available campsite. To ensure you have the best opportunity to camp with your friends we recommend that your group arrive together and enter the camping area together.

How many vehicles per campsite?

1 vehicle pass is issued per campsite. There is no allowance for extra vehicles. Extra vehicles are to be parked outside the camping area.

Can we bring alcohol to the campsite?

You may bring alcohol but it can only be consumed at your campsite within the camping area. NO alcohol can be brought into the event areas. Patrons may be subject to random checks to ensure compliance.

Are there powered sites?

No, there are no powered sites. You are welcome to bring solar facilities or a small quiet generator. Generators must not run between 10pm and 6am. Please be mindful of the noise curfew.

Are dogs allowed?

Dogs are permitted within the camping area, must be on a leash, under control and kept quiet at all times. Dogs are not permitted on the event grounds (competitive and working dogs excepted). It is a requirement to clean up after your dog.

Are fires permitted?

Small cooking or campfires are permitted on your campsite in line with any and all Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans. You must comply with these rules or if asked to put out a fire by King of the Ranges volunteers. All fires must be contained within a fire pit or drum. Fire Information at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans

Can we connect to water?

No. There is limited access to water points. Hoses are not to be fitted to taps or restrict access to water by other campers. Hoses will be removed if this occurs. It is recommended to arrive with full water tanks and bring drinking water.

Grey Water

Grey water can run onto the ground provided it does not impact the campers around you.

Black Water

Black water MUST be contained and released at a dump point (Wilson Memorial Park) or taken with you when you leave your campsite.

Rubbish

Your rubbish must be contained and taken with you when you leave your campsite. Your campsite must be left clean, free of rubbish, waste or damage.