Dows camp

This basic, walk-in campground is a perfect getaway for experienced bushwalkers to immerse themselves in the spectacular volcanic landscape of Warrumbungle National Park.

Located around 8km from Pincham carpark, along Breadknife and Grand High Tops walk, it's a great stopover if you want to hike to the summit of Bluff Mountain. Allow 3-4 hours to walk from the carpark.

Pitch your tent in the shelter of tall trees and enjoy endless photo opportunities. A short walk gives you breathtaking vistas of the Warrumbungle Range. Watch the sun rise or set on Bluff Pyramid, as eagles soar past the imposing cliff face of Bluff Mountain.

Cook up a tasty camp dinner, keeping an eye out for red-neck wallabies and swamp wallabies bounding through the eucalypts. Then settle in for a night of stargazing beneath crystal-clear skies.

Wake up to a chorus of kookaburras, rufous whistlers and Jacky winters. If you're feeling energetic, catch sunrise from the summit of Bluff Mountain, a steep and challenging 2.4km hike. Or, simply enjoy daybreak from the comfort of your peaceful camp.

Spring and autumn are the best times to visit, when wildflowers are at their finest.