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Eckerboon Lake campground and picnic area

Langidoon-Metford State Conservation Area

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Mon 16 February 2026, 9.46am

Applies from Mon 16 Feb 2026, 9.44am to Mon 23 Feb 2026, 9.16am. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Feb 2026, 9.46am.

Closed parks: Eckerboon Lake campground remains closed due to rain.

Eckerboon Lake campground remains closed due to wet weather. Access road is closed. Closure will be reassessed on Monday 23 February 2026

Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 16 Feb 2026, 12.50pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Feb 2026, 4.07pm

Closed parks: Paroo-Darling National Park remains closed due to rain and closed roads.

Paroo-Darling National Park is closed due to rain. Access roads are closed to the Coach and Horses campground and the Day Use area. This closure will be updated when conditions change.

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Applies from Mon 16 Feb 2026, 4.01pm. Last reviewed: Mon 16 Feb 2026, 4.04pm

Closed parks: Mutawintji National Park remains closed to 2WD vehicles.

Mutawintji NP remains closed to 2WD vehicles, due to the condition of the access roads.  This closure will be updated when access conditions change.

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Applies from Mon 9 Feb 2026, 8.31pm to Sat 28 Feb 2026, 8.08pm. Last reviewed: Mon 9 Feb 2026, 8.42pm

Closed areas: Pest Control Program Closures - Northern and Southern Sections

Some areas in this park are closed from 5am Monday 23rd February to 4.30 PM Friday 27th February 2026 for ground shooting for feral animal control.

 

The closed areas are:

* Peery (Peery Lake),

* Mandalay,

* Arrow Bar,

* Tilpilly

* Coonavitra North and South

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Broken Hill Office on 08 8084 2880.

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Applies from Fri 31 Oct 2025, 11.00pm to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 2 Feb 2026, 12.02pm

Fire bans: Kinchega National Park Total 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.

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Applies from Thu 25 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jan 2026, 9.57am

Fire bans: Park fire ban for Paroo-Darling National Park

There is a 'no solid fuel fire policy' in Paroo-Darling National Park all year round. This park fire ban will remain in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamite) 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, please contact the local park office before using a gas and/or electric barbecue or cooker. Penalties apply for non-compliance. To find out more about fire bans in parks and reserves, including your responsibilities, visit NSW National Parks safety page.

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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/eckerboon-lake-campground-picnic-area/local-alerts

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Emergency services

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