Wee Jasper Reserves

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have reopened to campers following months of disruption that began with bushfires and then continued through the travel restrictions brought by Covid19. As part of their reopening, the managers at have asked all visitors to read their Covid19 terms and conditions prior to booking.



provide idyllic camping to residents and visitors to Canberra and surrounds, with many waterfront campsites set along the Goodrdigbee River. Campfires are permitted , which adds to their allure for many families. Bushwalkers often visit to explore the hiking trails within the reserves, including the extensive #map_1 ">Hume and Hovell Track . Day visitors are also welcome to use the picnic facilities at although they are asked to register at the Billy Grace office. The reserves are a haven for wildlife including wombats and at least 56 species of birds.



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1. Billy Grace Reserve

Billy Grace Reserve is the first campsite travellers come across when entering . Accessed via a steep driveway, the main office for all of the campsites is located here and sells gas refills, ice, ice creams, and fishing licenses among other small food items. Billy Grace campsite's facilities include unpowered sites suitable for caravans, camper trailers, and tents. There is potable water available here along with public toilets, hot showers, a dump point, rubbish bins, and picnic tables.

2. Fitzpatrick Trackhead

Fitzpatrick Trackhead has unpowered sites that are suitable for caravans, camper trailers, and tents. There is potable water here as well as public toilets, hot showers, and picnic tables. Visitors should take their rubbish to Billy Grace Reserve's rubbish compound for disposal.

3. Swinging Bridge Reserve

Swinging Bridge Reserve has unpowered sites that are suitable for caravans, camper trailers and tents. Although potable water and public toilets are available, rubbish needs to be disposed of at Billy Grace Reserve.

4. Micalong Creek Reserve

Micalong Creek Reserve is in a beautiful location with water views and has unpowered sites that are suitable for caravans, camper trailers and tents. Although potable water and public toilets are available, rubbish needs to be disposed of at Billy Grace Reserve.

5. Carey's Reserve

Carey's Reserve has unpowered sites that are suitable for caravans, camper trailers and tents. It is the most remote of the campsites and has no potable water, only long drop toilets, and rubbish needs to be disposed of at Billy Grace Reserve.



While dogs are welcome at all of the campgrounds, they must stay on the leash since 1080 wild dog bait is often laid on private land around the reserves.



The lovely managers at , Mick and Michelle, run a frequently updated Facebook page . Visitors are advised to check this before booking or heading out to the reserves.

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