Applies from Tue 16 Aug 2022, 10.18am to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 10.18am. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Mar 2023, 1.51pm

Closed areas: Areas closed due to flooding

The following campground remains closed due to flood damage:

Woperana precinct

• Finley Beach campground
• Groutches Beach and Grassy Beach campgrounds are now open and can be booked here: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/woperana-campgrounds

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6966 8100.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Murray Valley National Park
  • Woperana campgrounds

Applies from Thu 22 Dec 2022, 4.27pm to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 4.28pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Mar 2023, 1.45pm

Fire bans: Solid Fuel Fire Ban begins in Riverina Area Reserves

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

• They're under direct control of an adult
• The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
• There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

Affects 16 parks nearby. Show list

• Cocopara Nature Reserve
• Cocoparra National Park
• Jerilderie Nature Reserve
• Jimberoo National Park
• Koonadan Historic Site
• Lachlan Valley National Park
• Lachlan Valley State Conservation Area
• Lake Urana Nature Reserve
• Langtree Nature Reserve
• Murray Valley National Park
• Murrumbidgee Valley National Park
• Murrumbidgee Valley Nature Reserve
• Murrumbidgee Valley Regional Park
• Oolambeyan National Park
• Pulletop Nature Reserve
• South West Woodland Nature Reserve

Applies from Mon 24 Oct 2022, 4.23pm to Fri 21 Apr 2023, 11.10am. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Mar 2023, 9.06am

Closed parks: Murrumbidgee Valley National and Regional Parks and Nature Reserve closed

Murrumbidgee Valley National and Regional Park and Nature Reserve are closed from Monday 24 October 2022 to Friday 21st April 2023, due to widespread flooding.

Some precincts have been assessed as safe and reopened, these include;

• Willbriggie North (ALL campgrounds)
• Willbriggie East (ALL campgrounds)
• MIA 3 (ALL campgrounds)
• MIA 2 (ALL Campgrounds)
• MIA 1 (Campgrounds - Sandy Beach, Platt Beach, Rooks Bend, Markeys Beach, Horse Bend, Island Bend, Anglers Bend, Broad beach, Nandirong Bend, Pastors Beach, Schmetzers Bend, Long Beach, Horn Beach, Bikini Beach)
• Dunnoon Lagoon (ALL campgrounds)
• Eurloey (ALL Campgrounds)
• Cuba North (Campgrounds - Crayfish Corner, Cuba Beach)

If the Campground is not listed it is still closed for safety reasons. Campgrounds must be booked prior to camping. This can be done at this website Murrumbidgee Valley campgrounds | NSW National Parks.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office, on 02 6966 8100.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).

Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list

• Murrumbidgee Valley National Park
• Murrumbidgee Valley Nature Reserve
• Murrumbidgee Valley Regional Park

Applies from Mon 27 Mar 2023, 12.00pm to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Mar 2023, 8.42am

Closed parks: Park closed for ground pest control operation

Lachlan Valley National Park, Hunthawang, is closed from 12pm, Monday 27 March to 12pm, Friday 31 March 2023 for a ground pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.

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• Lachlan Valley National Park

Applies from Tue 25 Oct 2022, 10.28am to Fri 28 Apr 2023, 10.31am. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Mar 2023, 10.38am

Closed areas: Closed due to flooding Whymoul, Noorong, Wetuppa precincts of Murray Valley National Park

The Whymoul, Noorong and Wetuppa precincts of the Murray Valley National Park are closed due to flooding, this includes all campground areas.

Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. 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 Griffith park office on 02 6966 8100.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Murray Valley National Park
  • Whymoul campgrounds

Applies from Wed 7 Jul 2021, 11.36am. Last reviewed: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 10.55am

Closed areas: Lookouts closed on Jacks Creek walking track

Lookouts along the Jacks Creek walking track are closed indefinitely due to dangerous cliff edges.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Griffith NPWS office.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Cocoparra National Park
  • Jacks Creek walking track