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Pinch River – Moyangul campground

Lower Snowy River area in Kosciuszko National Park

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All the practical information you need to know about Pinch River – Moyangul campground.

Getting there and parking

Pinch River campground is in the southern (Lower Snowy) precinct of Kosciuszko National Park. To get there:

From Snowy Region Visitor Centre:

  • Drive 1.5km to the Barry Way turn-off
  • Turn left on Barry Way and drive 58.4km south along Barry Way
  • Turn right into Pinch River campground (just before Pinch River Bridge).

Road quality

Check the weather before you set out as the road to this campground can become boggy when it rains.

  • Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles (no long vehicle access)

Weather restrictions

  • 4WD required in wet weather

Parking

The campground doesn't have a formal carpark, but you can park on the hard-packed ground loop road that leads to the campground and the picnic area.

Facilities

Toilets

There are 2 accessible non-flush toilets. One is at the campground, west of the Barry Way, and the other is at the picnic area east of the Barry Way. Both toilets can be reached along short gravel pathways.

  • Non-flush toilets

Picnic tables

There are picnic tables at various points throughout the campground and picnic area – some are set on concrete slabs and others are set directly into the ground.

There's an accessible, barrier-free picnic table under a shelter in the picnic area on the eastern side of the Barry Way.

Barbecue facilities

  • Wood barbecues (bring your own firewood)
  • Fire rings (bring your own firewood)

Carpark

Step-free access

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

You can reach the Snowy River from the picnic area on the eastern side of the Barry Way along a hard-packed ground access path. The path has 16 steps – people with reduced mobility may need assistance in this area.

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Safety messages

Alpine safety

Alpine areas present special safety issues. Conditions can be extreme and may change rapidly, particularly in winter. It’s important to be prepared and find out how to stay safe in alpine areas.

Camping safety

Alpine areas present special safety issues. Conditions can be extreme and may change rapidly, particularly in winter. It’s important to be prepared and find out how to stay safe in alpine areas.

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.

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).

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

Pinch River campground is mostly flat and step-free, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over grass and hard-packed ground to get around the campground.

Access to Pinch River is via a sloping riverbank and access to the Snowy River is along a hard-packed ground pathway with 16 steps. People with reduced mobility may need assistance in these areas. 

The campground has some accessible facilities including:

  • 2 accessible non-flush toilets set along gravel pathways. One is in the campground, west of the Barry Way, and the other is in the picnic area, east of the Barry Way
  • An accessible picnic table in the picnic area, east of the Barry Way

Permitted

Fishing

A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.

Prohibited

Drones

Flying a drone for recreational purposes is prohibited in this area. Drones may affect public enjoyment, safety and privacy, interfere with park operations, or pose a threat to wildlife. See the Drones in Parks policy.

This area may be a declared Drone Exclusion Zone, or may be subject to Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) rules for flying near airports, aerodromes and helicopter landing sites. See CASA's Drone Flyer Rules.

Commercial filming and photography

Commercial filming or photography is prohibited without prior consent. You must apply for permission and contact the local office.

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.

Pinch River – Moyangul campground

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