Sandy Point Campground
Sandy Point Campground – Snowy River State Forest
4WDing and River Adventures
For those seeking a remote and somewhat isolated camping experience, Sandy Point Campground in the Snowy River State Forest is an ideal escape. Accessible only by 4WD around 7km along a dirt track, this campground offers stunning scenery, access to the Snowy River, and a true sense of wilderness, with no phone signal.
You could access this in an all-wheel drive, just be cautious if there is heavy rain around as it might be possible the access track gets slippy.
Key Features
- Location: Sandy Point, Sandy Point Track, Bete Bolong North VIC 3888
- Cost: Free
- Facilities: Non-flush toilets, picnic tables, fire pits
- Campfires: Allowed (check for fire restrictions before you go)
- Pets: Allowed
- Max Stay: 28 days (within a 12-month period)
- More info: Exploreoutdoors.vic.gov.au also covers Woods Point and several campgrounds located within the Lower Snowy Camping Precinct, including Sandy Point, Long Point and Wall Track.
Our Experience
The journey to Sandy Point is a mini adventure in itself, requiring a reasonable 4WD vehicle (or a skilled AWD driver!) to navigate the unsealed track, which in places is fairly steep. In drier weather this is no issue and would probably not be an issue for most reasonable 4wds, it might get slippy in places in heavy rain, but we don’t have first-hand experience of this.
The campground is situated on the banks of the Snowy River, surrounded by towering gums and offering breathtaking views. We spent our days just relaxing in the sun and reading. In warmer weather swimming in the river would be a great option.
The nicest part of this campground is the isolation and stunning scenery, we did nothing more than relax, having had a long hectic period at home. It was fantastic just to de-stress.
Sandy Point Campground – Gallery
Things to Do in the Area
- Snowy River National Park: Explore the park’s extensive network of 4WD tracks, hiking trails, and fishing spots.
- Snowy River: Go kayaking, canoeing, fishing, or swimming in the pristine waters of the Snowy River.
- Buchan Caves Reserve: Discover the fascinating underground world of the Buchan Caves, with guided tours available.
- Wildlife Spotting: Keep an eye out for native wildlife, including kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, and a variety of bird species, we saw a large goanna.
Have you stayed here or explored the surrounding area? We’d love to hear about your experiences!
