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Apsley Falls campground

Oxley Wild Rivers National Park

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Current alerts in this area

There are no current alerts in this area.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Tue 20 May 2025, 2.19pm. Last reviewed: Thu 10 Jul 2025, 12.33pm

Closed parks: National parks closed due to impacts of severe weather

Some national parks and reserves in the Hastings Macleay are still closed due to weather impacts. 

For more information contact the local park office.

Parks will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess conditions.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Applies from Sun 27 Apr 2025, 2.00pm to Mon 18 Aug 2025, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 10 Jun 2025, 11.42am

Closed areas: Budds Mare and Riverside trail and campground closed for track works

Budds Mare campground and picnic area and Riverside campground and picnic area will be closed from 2PM Sunday 27 April until 2PM Monday 18 August 2025 due to major track works on the Riverside Trail. 

Vehicle access along the Riverside Trail is strictly prohibited during this time. The hike along Riverside Trail between Budds Mare and Riverside campground is also closed. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

For more information, contact the Walcha NPWS office on 02 6777 4700. 

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/apsley-falls-campground/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions

  • Oxley Wild Rivers National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • There are 3 areas in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park where you'll need day use vehicle permits: Halls Peak campground and picnic area, Riverside campground and picnic area, and Youdales Hut campground and picnic area. Day use vehicle permits can be bought online or by calling the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757. If camping, permit fees are included in the campground fee.

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Emergency services

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For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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