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Backhouses campgrounds

Murray Valley National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Thu 13 August 2026, 4.03pm

Applies from Thu 13 Aug 2026, 12.17pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Aug 2026, 4.03pm.

Closed parks: Murray Valley National and Regional Parks closed due to rising river levels

The following Murray Valley National & Regional Parks are CLOSED due to rising river levels:

- Woperana precinct campgrounds

- Barooga precinct campgrounds

- Cottadidda precinct Backhouses campgrounds 

- Boomanoomana precinct campgrounds

- Mulwala precinct campgrounds

 

Closures will be in place until further notice.


Remember, it's never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).


Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local office on 03 5483 9106.

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
7 September 2026 Closed areas Murray Valley National Park - Cottadidda precinct - CLOSED Details

Applies from Mon 7 Sep 2026, 5.16pm to Fri 9 Oct 2026, 5.17pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jul 2026, 1.04pm

Murray Valley National Park, Cottadidda precinct will be closed for camping and visitors from 07 September 2026 until 09 October 2026 due to Fire Access and Fire Trail maintenance works.

Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Thu 13 Aug 2026, 12.17pm. Last reviewed: Thu 13 Aug 2026, 4.03pm

Closed parks: Murray Valley National and Regional Parks closed due to rising river levels

The following Murray Valley National & Regional Parks are CLOSED due to rising river levels:

- Woperana precinct campgrounds

- Barooga precinct campgrounds

- Cottadidda precinct Backhouses campgrounds 

- Boomanoomana precinct campgrounds

- Mulwala precinct campgrounds

 

Closures will be in place until further notice.


Remember, it's never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).


Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local office on 03 5483 9106.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

Applies from Wed 15 Jul 2026, 8.18am. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Aug 2026, 8.27am

Safety alerts: Roads closed in the Millewa, Moira and Gulpa Island precincts due to flooding

The following roads are closed in the Millewa and Gulpa Island precincts due to flooding:

  • Clay Island Road
  • Fishermen's Bend Road
  • Toupna Crossing Road
  • Plantation Road
  • Glenns Road
  • Swifts Creek Road
  • Tin Hut Road
  • Dudley's Road
  • Middle Road
  • Burnt Bridge Road
  • Quambies Road
  • Tuppal Road
  • Edward River Road
  • Taylor Bridge Road
  • Algabohnyah Road 

 

Roads will be closed until further notice.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters.

Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

Applies from Mon 29 Jun 2026, 5.13pm to Fri 4 Sep 2026, 5.14pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jul 2026, 1.05pm

Closed areas: Murray Valley National & Regional Park - Barooga precinct - CLOSED

Murray Valley National & Regional Park, Barooga precinct will be closed for camping and visitors from 29 June 2026 until 04 September 2026 due to Fire Access and Fire Trail maintenance works.

Affects 2 parks and 2 locations nearby. Show list

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/backhouses-campgrounds/local-alerts

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Emergency services

For all NSW fires visit the Rural Fire Service

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