Visiting dams
The SCA manages and protects a network of dams where visitors are welcome. These dams are an easy drive from Sydney and offer ideal locations for picnics and sightseeing.
The dams are set in natural bushland, and many dams also have picnic shelters, shade trees, barbecues, gardens, viewing areas and children's playgrounds. Where possible, there are facilities for the disabled, including access to vantage points, toilets and shelter sheds.
There are no entry fees to any of our dams. Picnic areas cannot be reserved.
New shelter sheds at Warragamba Dam Grounds. Photo A.Hollingwoth © SCA
Reopening of Warragamba Dam Grounds
Warragamba Dam Grounds will be reopened to the public from Sunday 8 November 2009. There is limited parking at the grounds, so on weekends throughout November, drive or take the train to Penrith to take advantage of the free shuttle bus to Warragamba Dam. The dam wall remains closed due to ongoing works on the flood gates.
- Warragamba Dam
- Prospect Reservoir
- Upper Nepean Dams - Cataract, Cordeaux, Avon, Nepean
- Woronora Dam
- Tallowa Dam
- Fitzroy Falls Reservoir
- Bendeela Camping and Picnic Area
