7 secluded camping spots in Thredbo you won't want to leave

Weary heads will delight in a blanket of stars and swaying snow gums scattered throughout the best Thredbo camping destinations.

Riverside barbecues and adventures through rich Australian bushland – Thredbo camping offers humbling escapes and memories to last a lifetime.

While Thredbo’s best hotels and resorts provide comfortable lodgings against breathtaking backdrops, nothing awakens your senses like immersing yourself in nature. We’ve rounded up the most picturesque camping at Thredbo to add to your bucket list.

1. Thredbo Diggings Campground

Where: Bullocks Walking Track, Kosciuszko National Park
Driving distance from Thredbo village: 16 minutes
Price: $

Amenities: Drop toilets, picnic tables, wood barbecue facilities (BYO firewood, although loads of onsite trees make searching for branches a cinch), limited mobile reception and car parking.

Perks: A standout Thredbo camping location, Thredbo Diggings campground in the Thredbo-Perisher area of Kosciuszko National Park is a super scenic bush camping site bounded by the meandering Thredbo River.

You’ll find access to unparalleled walking tracks and mountain biking trails and spectacular mountain views. It’s a popular spot with anglers who come to catch trout, but families also love to pitch up here and take to the trails or swim in the river’s crystal-clear waters.

Spend your weekends close to nature at Thredbo Diggings Campground. (Image: Elinor Sheargold/DPE)

Hardy, well-prepared souls can camp or park a campervan on the grounds during winter, too. There are no camping fees, but a $6 booking fee and national park fee applies.

Thredbo Diggings campground is a peaceful spot among the snow gums. (Image: Elinor Sheargold/DPE)

2. Ngarigo Campground

Where: Alpine Way, Kosciuszko National Park
Driving distance from Thredbo village: 12 minutes
Price: $

Amenities: Non-flush toilets, picnic tables, wood barbecue facilities (BYO firewood), limited mobile reception and car parking.

Perks: A Thredbo camping hot spot set even closer to than the village than Diggings, Ngarigo campground is an adventure-lover’s paradise just a turn off the long and winding Kosciuszko Alpine Way.

Fly fishing folk love it here too as rainbow and brown trout abound, plus there’s plenty of amazing hiking to be done as a diverse forest is decorated with scenic trails.

There’s space to spread out at Ngarigo Campground. (Image: E Sheargold/DPE)

All tents, camper trailers and caravans are welcome to set up shop on one of the grassy riverside patches, and a national park fee and booking fee must be paid.

Ngarigo Campground offers a scenic setting along the banks of the Thredbo River. (Image: E Sheargold/DPE)

3. Leatherbarrel Creek Campground

Where: Alpine Way, Kosciuszko National Park
Driving distance from Thredbo village: 20 minutes
Price: $

Amenities: Drop toilets, basic iron plate barbecue facilities (BYO firewood), picnic tables, space for tents and small campervans but nothing larger. It should also be noted there is no mobile reception here.

Perks: Another spectacular Thredbo camping spot within Kosciuszko National Park, Leatherbarrel Creek campground is a great spot for a picnic and is frequented often by day-trippers. However, the campground itself is worth hanging around for.

Dotted by fascinating birdlife like rosellas, kookaburras and currawongs plus plenty of shade, the space is peaceful and idyllic. The terrain is steep so arriving in anything bigger than a small campervan isn’t advised, however you can sleep in vans so plan accordingly. The national park fee applies, as does the need to book your spot in advance.

4. Island Bend Campground

Where: Guthega Road, Kosciuszko National Park
Driving distance from Thredbo village: 50 minutes
Price: $

Amenities: Non-flush toilets, picnic tables, wood barbecue facilities (BYO firewood), limited phone reception.

Perks: Open to camping of all types including tents, caravans, camping vans and trailers, the Island Bend campground may be closer to Perisher but it’s a lovely consideration for Thredbo visitors too.

Located right on the Snowy River, it’s a Thredbo camping spot made for kayaking and canoeing and there’s also a network of hiking and biking trails to be tackled.

Set up a tent down by the Island Bend Campground. (Image: John Spencer/DPE)

You’re also on the same road as the historic Guthega Power Station and a series of old huts along the Whites River so exploring amazing relics is a bonus. A booking fee of $6 and the standard national park fee applies.

The Island Bend Campground is situated along the Whites River. (Image: John Spencer/DPE)

5. Tom Groggin Campground

Where: The Bicentennial National Trail, Murray Gorge, Kosciuszko National Park
Driving distance from Thredbo village: 30 minutes
Price: $

Amenities: Picnic tables, drop toilets and basic fire ring barbecue facilities (BYO firewood). It should also be noted there is no mobile reception.

Perks: Located in the southern section of Kosciuszko National Park, the Tom Groggin Campground is right on the NSW and Victorian border. It rests right along the upper Murray River, offering ideal fishing conditions and serene riverside campsites.

There is also plenty of impressive wildlife including emus and sensational birds. This Thredbo camping spot requires a $6 booking fee plus the national park entry fee.

Pull up your caravan at Tom Groggin Campground. (Image: Murray Vanderveer/DPE)

6. Adventist Alpine Village

Where: 122 Tinworth Drive, Jindabyne
Driving distance from Thredbo village: 35 minutes
Price: $-$$

Amenities: Showers, toilets, coin-operated washing machines (BYO powder), dryers, a children’s playground, camp kitchen, tennis court, basketball court, equipment hire, barbecue facilities and dump point.

Perks: Offering plenty of grassy space within the grounds of a tourist park, the Adventist Alpine Village is littered with local wildlife including kangaroos and wombats as well as farm animals, making it a hit with families seeking a memorable Thredbo camping experience.

The campground welcomes tents, caravans and camper trailers and it’s dog-friendly so you can bring your furry friend if they stay on a leash.

7. Geehi Flats Campground

Where: Geehi Campground Access, Geehi
Driving distance from Thredbo village: 50 minutes
Price: $

Amenities: Non-flush toilets, picnic tables and wood barbecue facilities (BYO firewood). It should be noted there is no water available at this campground.

Perks: Another soothing site located within the Kosciuszko National Park, the Geehi Flats Campground offers flat grassy grounds in which to set up digs as the Snowy Mountains loom around you.

Set on the banks of the Swampy Plain River, it’s the perfect Thredbo camping spot for some fun-filled tubing, kayaking, canoeing and fly fishing.

Geehi Flats campground is perfect for biking, fishing, and hiking. (Image: Murray Vanderveer/DPE)

And if 4WDing is more your thing, you’ll find several great roads nearby. A booking fee of $6 applies, as does the national park entry fee.

Go off-grid at Geehi Flats Campground. (Image: Elinor Sheargold/DPE)