Basket Swamp horse riding trails

Basket Swamp National Park

Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Basket Swamp horse riding trails.

Getting there and parking

Basket Swamp horse riding trails are in Basket Swamp National Park. To get there:

From Tenterfield drive 14km north-east along Mt Lindesay Road
At Lindrook Road follow the signposts for 4km to Basket Swamp National Park
At the entrance you’ll find the horse float parking area near the park entrance
Parking is available at the entrance of Basket Swamp National Park.

Road quality

Mixture of sealed and unsealed roads

Vehicle access

Most roads suitable for 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

4WD required in wet weather

Facilities

Picnic tables are located at Basket Swamp falls and Woollool Woolloolni Aboriginal Place and toilet facilities can be found at the camping area in Boonoo State Forest

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Horse riding safety

Before you hop on your horse, learn how to keep you and your riding group safe.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

River and lake safety

The aquatic environment around rivers, lakes and lagoons can be unpredictable. If you're visiting these areas, take note of these river and lake safety tips.

Permitted

Horses

Horse riding is permitted on all roads and fire trails in Basket Swamp National Park, unless otherwise sign posted.

Prohibited

It is an offence to pick and collect plants from National Parks, including orchids and other threatened plant species, without an appropriate scientific licence.

Pets

Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

Operated by

Glen Innes office
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
02 6739 0700
npws.ntab@environment.nsw.gov.au
68 Church Street, Glen Innes NSW 2370

Park info

in Basket Swamp National Park in the Country NSW region