Tallaganda State Forest
Visitor facilities
Please note that Fern Gully and Hopkins Pond walking trails are closed due to poor road condition.
Lowden Forest Park
Well worth the drive from Braidwood or Canberra, historical relics more than 170 years old are scattered throughout this park, including a waterwheel originally used to generate electricity.
The park was the location of a logging camp during the 1830s, the evidence of which can still be seen today.
The surrounding native bush of Tallaganda State Forest includes majestic stands of brown barrel, making bushwalking, four-wheel-drive tours and mountain bike riding a favourite in the area. Bird watching is also popular, with the rare olive whistler a possible sighting.
From Braidwood, follow Krawarree Road to Nithsdal, before taking Parlour Creek Road into the forest. Follow Coxes Creek Road through the pine plantations before turning into Lowden Road which will take you to the forest park.
Tallaganda Forest Drive
Forest Drive
Closures and notices
- 30 Oct 2020 until further noticeLowden Forest Rest Area in Tallaganda State Forest closed until further notice
Maps
Staying Safe
- Important information when visiting state forests
- Call '000' in a bushfire emergency (www.rfs.nsw.gov.au)
- Total Fire Ban and Current Fire Danger Map (www.rfs.nsw.gov.au)
- Signs in State Forests
- Solid Fuel Fire Bans
Useful information
Authorised hunting
Some State forests are declared for authorised hunting. Find out more about authorised hunting in State forests, including licensing and applying for permits.
Pesticide use This area is designated as ‘high public usage’ under Forestry Corporation of NSW’s Pesticide Use Notification Plan [PDF 3.83 MB].
Visit sustainably
Find out how to minimise the impact of your visit.