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Riverside campground and picnic area

Oxley Wild Rivers National Park

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Current alerts in this area

There are no current alerts in this area.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Fri 26 May 2023, 8.54am to Tue 6 Jun 2023, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 29 May 2023, 2.09pm

Other planned events: Budds Mare lookout closed for upgrade

An upgrade to the Budds Mare lookout will be underway from Monday 29 May until Tuesday 6 June. During this time the Budds Mare campground and lookout will be closed. The vehicle access trail to Riverside will remain open.

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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/riverside-campground-and-picnic-area/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions

  • Oxley Wild Rivers National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • There are 3 areas in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park where you'll need day use vehicle permits: Halls Peak campground and picnic area, Riverside campground and picnic area, and Youdales Hut campground and picnic area. Day use vehicle permits can be bought online or by calling the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757. If camping, permit fees are included in the campground fee.

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Emergency services

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For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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