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Mamanga campground

Yanga National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Mamanga campground .

Getting there and parking

Mamanga campgound is located in the Woolshed precinct of Yanga National Park. To get there:

  • From Balranald, travel east along Sturt Highway for 2km.
  • Turn right onto Windomal Road
  • Continue for approximately 4.2km before turning right at the sign to Mamanga campground
  • The turn-off is 1.2km past the turn-off to Yanga Woolshed.

Road quality

  • Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • Dry weather only

Parking

Parking is available at your campsite.

Best times to visit

The locals will tell you it can get pretty hot out this way, so you may wish to time your visit to avoid the summer heat. Temperatures during autumn, winter and spring are more moderate - just be sure to check the forecast as roads can become inaccessible in wet weather.

Spring

A great time to see the woodland birds - be sure to bring your binoculars.

Facilities

  • Water is not available at this campground.
  • Park staff endeavour to supply some firewood at a collection point but there is a limited supply.

Toilets

  • Non-flush toilets

Picnic tables

Barbecue facilities

  • Wood barbecues

Step-free access

The campground is flat and step-free, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over hard-packed ground and grass to reach the facilities.

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Safety messages

Camping safety

Whether you're pitching your tent on the coast or up on the mountains, there are many things to consider when camping in NSW national parks. Find out how to stay safe when camping.

Fire safety

During periods of fire weather, the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service may declare a total fire ban for particular NSW fire areas, or statewide. Learn more about total fire bans and fire safety.

Fishing safety

Fishing from a boat, the beach or by the river is a popular activity for many national park visitors. If you’re planning a day out fishing, check out these fishing safety tips.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Outback safety

Safety is of high priority in outback areas. In summer, temperatures can reach up to 50°C in some places. Food, water and fuel supplies can be scarce. Before you head off, check for road closures and use our contacts to stay safe in the outback.

Paddling safety

To make your paddling or kayaking adventure safer and more enjoyable, check out these paddling safety tips.

River and lake safety

The aquatic environment around rivers, lakes and lagoons can be unpredictable. If you're visiting these areas, take note of these river and lake safety tips.

Accessibility

Disability access level - medium

Mamanga campground is flat and step-free, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over a mixture of hard-packed ground and grass to reach the facilities.

The campground has accessible and ambulant toilets.

Permitted

Camp fires and solid fuel burners

Whether you're pitching your tent on the coast or up on the mountains, there are many things to consider when camping in NSW national parks. Find out how to stay safe when camping.

If you’re visiting between April and September (outside the fire danger period) you can light a campfire in one of the fireplaces provided

Prohibited

Camp fires and solid fuel burners

A fire ban applies in Yanga National Park during the fire danger period (usually October – March depending on seasonal fire conditions). Please do not light campfires or barbecues which use solid fuel during this period

Pets

Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

Mamanga campground

Park info

  • in Yanga National Park in the Murray-Riverina region

  • Yanga National Park is open Sunrise to Sunset but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

    Yanga Homestead Precinct is open 8.30am - 4.30pm.