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The Willows campground and picnic area

Yanga State Conservation Area

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Applies from Sat 16 May 2026, 10.00am to Thu 21 May 2026, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 18 May 2026, 11.55am

Closed areas: Mungo accommodation closure due to predicted wet weather

Due to predicted wet weather, all accommodation on Mungo National Park will be closed from 10 am Saturday 16 May 2026 to 2pm Thursday 21 May 2026.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Mon 18 May 2026, 10.59am to Wed 20 May 2026, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 18 May 2026, 11.05am

Closed parks: Mungo National Park closed due to wet conditions

Due to recent rainfall Mungo National Park is closed until Wednesday 20 May 2026.

All unsealed Council access roads are currently closed to the park.

This closure may further extended or removed pending local conditions.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Wed 13 May 2026, 9.33am. Last reviewed: Sat 16 May 2026, 12.22pm

Closed areas: Picnic Area & Campground Closures

NPWS are pre-emptively closing Mamanga & Woolpress Bend Campgrounds as well as the Picnic area at the Yanga Woolshed in Yanga NP due to predicted rainfall over the weekend. Closures are effective as of Saturday 16th May and re-opening will depend on the amount of rainfall impacting the campgrounds. Please contact the park office on 03 5021 8988 for more information.

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Applies from Mon 18 May 2026, 5.06pm to Mon 25 May 2026, 5.07pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 May 2026, 5.10pm

Closed areas: Murray Valley National Park - Corowa precinct Closed

Murray Valley National Park, Corowa precinct will be closed for camping and visitors from 18/ May 2026 until 25 May 2026 due to Fire Access and Fire Trail maintenance works.

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Applies from Fri 16 Jan 2026, 11.00am to Mon 27 Jul 2026, 11.01am. Last reviewed: Fri 8 May 2026, 4.39pm

Closed areas: Swifts Creek Campground Closures

Swifts Creek Campground will be closed to visitors due to infrastructure upgrades in the area and an increase in heavy vehicle traffic through the campground.

The campground will be closed to bookings during select dates:

Closed dates ( inclusive)

11/3/26 - 19/3/26
24/3/26 - 1/4/26

8/4/26 - 14/4/26
22/4/26 - 8/5/26
8/5/26 - 29/5/26
3/6/26 - 16/6/26
24/6/26 - 7/7/26
15/7/26 - 28/7/26 

Please book your stay at the campground at: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/swifts-creek-campground 

Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs, NPWS staff and contractors. These areas within park will be closed for your safety.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Fri 1 May 2026, 4.06pm to Fri 22 May 2026, 4.07pm. Last reviewed: Mon 11 May 2026, 9.35am

Other planned events: NOTICE OF PLANNED GROUND SHOOTING

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting multiple ground shooting programs in Yanga National Park, State Conservation Area and Nature Reserve for the management of pest animals.

  • The proposed dates for these operations will occur between 19th to 22nd May 2026.
  • Yanga National Park, State Conservation Area and Nature Reserve will remain open to the public during these operations.
  • Some audible gunshots may be heard during this operation.
  • If poor weather occurs, it may not be possible to undertake the control.

NPWS is undertaking the management of these pest animals as they can cause significant environmental damage to biodiversity values of our conservation areas.

If you would like any further information prior to the program, please contact Lower Darling Area Manager Phone: 03 5021 8900 Email: npws.lowerdarling@environment.nsw.gov.au

 

 

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Applies from Tue 21 Apr 2026, 1.37pm. Last reviewed: Tue 12 May 2026, 4.07pm

Safety alerts: Moira precinct Partial Road closure - Coolmon Rd between Poverty Point Rd and Swifts Rd

A portion of Coolamon Road, between Swifts Rd and Poverty Point Rd is closed. Due to major works this portion will be closed in Moira precinct of the Murray Valley National Park until May 29, 2026.

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Applies from Fri 16 Jan 2026, 10.39am to Tue 30 Jun 2026, 10.42am. Last reviewed: Tue 12 May 2026, 4.08pm

Closed areas: Road Closures impacting Millewa Campgrounds - Murray Valley National and Regional Park

Road closures will affect Park and campground access throughout the Millewa Precinct of Murray Valley National and Regional Parks while extensive roads works and infrastructure upgrades are taking place.

 

From the 5th of March to the 1st of April Fishermans Bend Road will be open to Millewa River Road. Millewa River Road will be open from Nestrons Regulator to Pinchgut Regulator.

Campgrounds are open on Millewa River Road between Nestrons Regulator and Pinchgut Regulator for this time period.

Millewa River road is not accessible from Millewa Road and Toupna Crossing Roar is closed, restricting access to Millewa River road from Pinchgut Regulator to Bullatale Regulator.

Campgrounds open for this period within Millewa Murray Valley Regional Park and National Park:

  • Nine Panel campground
  • Fishermans Bend campground
  • Turtle campground
  • Kangaroo Bend campground
  • Hooked Leaf Wattle campground
  • Cherry Tree campground
  • Potts Creek campground
  • Mary Ada campground
  • Scott’s Beach campground
  • Paradise Beach campground
  • Aratula campground
  • Top End Beach campground

 

From the 1st of April to the 9th of April Millewa River Road will be open from Millewa Road to Nestrons Regulator and open from Fishermans Bend Road through to Toupna Crossing Road via Millewa River Road inclusive. Campground in these areas will be open.

Closures during this period are Millewa River Road from Nestrons regulator to the intersection of Fishermans Bend Road and Millewa River Road east of the Toupna Crossing intersection.

Campgrounds open for this period within Millewa Murray Valley Regional Park and National Park:

  • Huts campground
  • Brown Bottle Bend campground
  • Clay Island campground
  • Lower Sandy campground
  • Chimney Creek campground
  • Ash Tree campground
  • Thistle Bend campground
  • Walthours campground
  • Fishermans Bend campground
  • Turtle campground
  • Kangaroo Bend campground
  • Hooked Leaf Wattle campground
  • Cherry Tree campground
  • Potts Creek campground
  • Mary Ada campground
  • 1818 campground
  • Wire Fence Landing campground
  • Scott’s Beach campground
  • Paradise Beach campground
  • Aratula campground
  • Top End Beach campground

 

From the 10th of April onwards, Fishermans Bend Road will be open to Millewa River Road. Millewa River Road will be open from Nestrons Regulator to Pinchgut Regulator.

Campgrounds are open on Millewa River Road between Nestrons Regulator and Pinchgut Regulator for this time period.

Millewa River road is not accessible from Millewa Road and Toupna Crossing Roar is closed, restricting access to Millewa River road from Pinchgut Regulator to Bullatale Regulator.

Campgrounds open for this period within Millewa Murray Valley Regional Park and National Park:

  • Nine Panel campground
  • Fishermans Bend campground
  • Turtle campground
  • Kangaroo Bend campground
  • Hooked Leaf Wattle campground
  • Cherry Tree campground
  • Potts Creek campground
  • Mary Ada campground
  • Scott’s Beach campground
  • Paradise Beach campground
  • Aratula campground
  • Top End Beach campground

 

Drive safely and follow the directions of roadwork signs, NPWS staff and contractors. These areas within park will be closed for your safety.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

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Applies from Mon 5 Jan 2026, 2.00pm to Thu 31 Dec 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Apr 2026, 10.02am

Safety alerts: Variable condition of unsealed Council access roads

Council-managed access roads to Mungo National Park are unsealed and in variable condition. Before travelling on any unsealed roads, please check road condition reports for Balranald, Wentworth and Central Darling Shires. Do not travel on closed Council roads.

There are numerous access routes to Mungo National Park and conditions can change quickly due to the weather.

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Applies from Mon 16 Mar 2026, 4.38pm. Last reviewed: Sat 16 May 2026, 12.21pm

Safety alerts: Red Alert - Blue Green Algae - Yanga Lake

There is currently a RED alert for toxic Blue-Green Algae for Yanga Lake. 

Regatta Beach Picnic Area, is still open but contact with the water should be avoided. Algae may be toxic to humans and animals. Contact with or use of water from red alert areas should be avoided due to the risk of eye and skin irritation. Drinking untreated or boiled water from these supplies can cause stomach upsets. Alternative water supplies should be sought or activated carbon treatment employed to remove toxins. People should not fish when an algal scum is present.

Further Information is available at http://www.waternsw.com.au/algae or call the park office on 03 5021 8988.

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Applies from Mon 16 Mar 2026, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Sat 16 May 2026, 12.21pm

Safety alerts: Traffic Alert - Waugorah Road

There is currently major construction activity in Yanga National Park resulting in increased heavy haulage truck activity on the public road leading to Woolpress Bend Campground. Caution should be exercised to allow for this traffic. There are also sections of road-surface damage including bridge approaches. People accessing Woolpress Bend Campground should exercise caution and drive to the conditions.

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

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