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The Barracks campground

Coolah Tops National Park

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Current alerts in this area

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Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
6 September 2026 Closed parks Coolah Tops National Park closed for aerial pest control operation Details

Applies from Sun 6 Sep 2026, 12.00pm to Fri 11 Sep 2026, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 24 Jul 2026, 6.12pm

Coolah Tops National Park is closed from 12pm, Sunday 6 September to 7pm, Friday 11 September 2026 for an aerial pest control operation. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office 6843 4000.

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Mon 25 May 2026, 8.00am to Sun 6 Sep 2026, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 28 Aug 2026, 9.37am

Closed areas: Coolah Tops – Roads closed due to wet conditions

Roads east of the Forest Road - Hildegarde Road intersection in Coolah Tops National Park are closed to vehicle traffic from 25 May 2026 due to wet road conditions, and will reopen in September or once road conditions improve.

 

The closed roads are dry weather vehicle access only and are closed annually during the winter months due to prolonged wet conditions. Visitors can still access trails and visitor facilities on foot or by bicycle.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 6843 4000 or the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 6825 4364.

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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/the-barracks-campground/local-alerts

Park info

  • in Coolah Tops National Park in the Country NSW region

  • Coolah Tops National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather, fire danger or management operations. The eastern end of the park is regularly closed during wet weather due to slippery road conditions.

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