Captain Campsite

Closest Town: Yass

Toilets: Yes - pit toilet

Water: Yes, tank

Includes: A picnic table and BBQ.

Cost: Free camp, no booking required

Access:

Black Range Road / The Track turns off Yass Valley Way and follows Black Range Road for the first 31.1 km. Turn off the Yass Valley Way on the NW side of Yass onto Black Range Road.

Captain Campsite takes its name from the lead bullock. When the expedition reached Corio Bay, Captain, having broken the trail through difficult country, had become so weak he was slaughtered to provide meat. Part of the bullock’s hide was also turned into moccasins for the travellers.

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