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Little Murray campground

Barrington Tops National Park

Affected by closures, check current alerts 

Overview

The remote Little Murray campground offers walking, mountain biking, fishing, and 4WD touring in the wilderness of Barrington Tops National Park, 3 hours from Newcastle.

Accommodation Details
Number of campsites 8
Camping type Tent, Camper trailer site, Camping beside my vehicle
Facilities Picnic tables, barbecue facilities, carpark, toilets
What to bring Firewood
Group bookings Bookings for up to 5 sites and 20 people can be made online. School groups and commercial tour operators can submit a group booking enquiry form.
Please note
  • Barrington trail is only open to vehicles from October 1 to May 31. At other times, this campground is only accessible by walking or cycling (5km one-way) when the 4WD access trails close. Temporary closures may occur during this period due to weather conditions. Check alerts for current closures.
  • There are no marked sites at this campground.
  • A water-based mould (Phytophthora cinnamomi) is prevalent in this area. The mould attacks the roots of plants causing them to rot, causing a dieback of trees and plants. Efforts are in place to contain the area of contamination south of Little Murray. You can assist the long-term containment of the mould by cleaning your shoes and mountain bike tyres before and after entering this region.
  • You can help protect the fragile ecosystems of the region by avoiding using soap, shampoo and detergents in waterways and taking all rubbish home with you.
  • Feral horses move through this campground day and night. Campers should set up tents as close to their vehicles as possible. Aggressive horse behaviour can pose a safety risk for visitors and should be reported to NPWS. Read our alert for more information.

When it’s time to head for the hills, why not go all the way to the plateau country of Barrington Tops National Park? This remote campground offers a unique wilderness getaway accessed via 4WD. Although only three hours from Newcastle, you'll be waking here to a dawn chorus of birdsong.

Set up your campsite before exploring the magnificent high country. The swamps of the plateau region have been declared an endangered ecological community as there are numerous rare and unique species that call this area home, such as the broad-toothed rat. However, you’re more likely to see flame robins and Richards pipets among the trees, and grazing red-necked wallabies.

Walk or cycle to spectacular Careys Peak lookout or plan your bushwalk via Link trail – Gloucester Tops to Careys Peak. If your style is more leisurely, try your hand at fishing and cook up your catch over a campfire.

Take a virtual tour of Little Murray campground captured with Google Street View Trekker.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info

Also see

  • A 4WD vehicle on Barrington trail, Barrington National Park. Photo: Robert Mulally/OEH.

    Barrington trail

    Take the challenge of the Barrington trail, a 4WD trail in Barrington Tops National Park. Open between October and May every year, plan your 4WD camping holiday now.

 

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