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Dows camp

Warrumbungle National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Mon 3 November 2025, 3.09pm

Applies from Mon 3 Nov 2025, 2.49pm to Wed 5 Nov 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Nov 2025, 3.09pm.

Closed areas: Part Park CLOSED due to dangerous fire conditions

Due to dangerous fire conditions Warrumbungle National Park walking tracks and remote campsites will be closed from 3:00pm Monday 3 November to 9:00am Wednesday 5 November 2025.

The following walking tracks will remain open:

  • White Gum Lookout walking track
  • Wambelong nature trail
  • Gurianawa circuit

The following campsites will remain open:

  • Blackman
  • Walaay
  • Wambelong

 

For more information contact the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 02 6825 4364. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Applies from Wed 8 Oct 2025, 9.46am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 9.46am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Oct 2025, 9.50am.

Fire bans: PARK FIRE BAN

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.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 3 Nov 2025, 2.49pm to Wed 5 Nov 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 3 Nov 2025, 3.09pm

Closed areas: Part Park CLOSED due to dangerous fire conditions

Due to dangerous fire conditions Warrumbungle National Park walking tracks and remote campsites will be closed from 3:00pm Monday 3 November to 9:00am Wednesday 5 November 2025.

The following walking tracks will remain open:

  • White Gum Lookout walking track
  • Wambelong nature trail
  • Gurianawa circuit

The following campsites will remain open:

  • Blackman
  • Walaay
  • Wambelong

 

For more information contact the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 02 6825 4364. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Affects 1 park and 23 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Wed 8 Oct 2025, 9.46am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 9.46am. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Oct 2025, 9.50am

Fire bans: PARK FIRE BAN

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 11 parks 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/dows-camp/local-alerts

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Emergency services

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