Overview
Camp beside the Wakool River among the river red gums and black box trees at Whymoul campgrounds in Murray Valley National Park, near Barham.
The Whymoul area is a lovely spot to enjoy some fishing and listen to the birds. Birdwatchers are in for a treat—over 100 birds call this area home including the white-bellied sea-eagle.
Choose from these 16 campgrounds when you arrive:
- Trappers campground
- Wilek Wilek Galah campground
- Pandelang Whistling Kite campground
- Telkaya Peaceful campground
- Chickowee campground
- Eagleview campground
- Pembengguk Children campground
- Wulma Old campground
- Doodledoo campground
- Three Whistlers campground
- Tulu Tree Stump campground
- The Shambles campground
- Werrpanakata Fishing Place campground
- Billabong campground
- Far Bend campground
- Top End campground
There are no camping fees but a $6 booking fee applies. Bookings are required. Book online or call 1300 072 757.
There are no rubbish collection points. Please take all rubbish when you leave.
Permitted
- Campfires are permitted between April and September.
- Collection of deadfall timber is permitted for small campfires only.
Prohibited
- You can’t remove firewood from the park. Chainsaws are not permitted.
- Pets and domestics animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted in Murray Valley National Park. If you want to camp with your dog, find a campground in Murray Valley Regional Park.
Vehicle access and road quality
- Whymoul campgrounds are generally not accessible in winter.
- All roads leading to the campgrounds in the Whymoul area are unsealed.
- 4WD vehicles recommended.
- Vehicles must remain on identified formed roads.
How to get there
- From Barham, travel 16km north on Moulamein Road.
- From Deniliquin, travel 82km west via Barham Road then north on Moulamein Road.
These maps give a basic overview of park attractions and facilities, and may not be detailed enough for some activities. We recommend that you buy a topographic map before you go exploring.
Bookings
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- Moama office
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. Closed 12pm to 1pm.
- 03 5483 9100
- npws.riverina@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 23 Neil Street, Moama NSW 2731
Park info
- in Murray Valley National Park in the Murray-Riverina region
Murray Valley National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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- Aboriginal culture (1)
- Birdwatching and wildlife encounters (13)
- Canoeing/paddling (8)
- Cycling (3)
- Fishing (8)
- Historic heritage (6)
- Picnics and barbecues (12)
- Road trips and car/bus tours (2)
- Sailing, boating and cruises (3)
- Sightseeing (7)
- Swimming (5)
- Walking (11)