Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 2.47pm. Last reviewed: Tue 26 May 2020, 4.22pm

Closed areas: Camping not permitted

Camping, including caravans and motor-homes, is not permitted in national parks from Friday 27 March 2020 until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. 

NPWS is working to reopen all campgrounds and accommodations where possible, however, some locations need to remain closed to ensure compliance with the current rules on public gatherings 

If you would like to stay at a reopened campground or cabin after 1 June you’ll need to revisit this webpage and make a booking. From 1 June, all reopened campgrounds and campsites will require a booking to be made before you visit.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Mount Royal National Park
  • Youngville campground

Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 5.32pm to Sun 31 May 2020, 5.06pm. Last reviewed: Mon 25 May 2020, 10.47am

Closed areas: Campground and picnic area closures

All campgrounds and associated picnic areas in this park are closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. You’ll receive a refund if you made a booking. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.

Affects 2 parks and 9 locations nearby. Show list

• Barrington Tops National Park
  • Barrington trail
  • Black Swamp campground
  • Devils Hole campground
  • Gloucester River campground and picnic area
  • Gummi Falls campground
  • Horse Swamp campground
  • Junction Pools campground
  • Little Murray campground
  • Wombat Creek campground
• Barrington Tops State Conservation Area

Applies from Thu 9 Nov 2017, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 May 2020, 9.58am

Closed areas: Phytophthora quarantine area - Barrington Tops National Park

Phytophthora is a mould that causes dieback in plants. It has been found on the plateau in Barrington Tops National Park, predominantly on the Watergauge trail between Beean Beean and Black Swamp. The affected area is under quarantine with absolutely no visitor access.

Phytophthora is readily spread by mud carried by walkers' shoes and mountain-bike tyres. There are boot wash stations across the plateau for walkers to use, to ensure their boots 'Start clean, Stay clean'.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Gloucester area office on (02) 6538 5300.

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• Barrington Tops National Park

Applies from Mon 30 Mar 2020, 12.23pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Apr 2020, 4.08pm

Closed areas: Polblue campground closed

Polblue campground is closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of our visitors and staff. You’ll receive a refund if you made a booking. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check our COVID-19 update for more information.

Polblue picnic area and the Polblue Swamp track remain open.

Affects 2 parks and 2 locations nearby. Show list

• Barrington Tops National Park
  • Polblue campground and picnic area
  • Polblue Swamp track
• Barrington Tops State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 26 Feb 2020, 4.46pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Apr 2020, 10.28am

Closed areas: Youngville campground toilet is closed

The Youngville campground toilet in Mount Royal National Park is closed for repair.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Mount Royal National Park
  • Youngville campground

Applies from Thu 26 Mar 2020, 12.31pm. Last reviewed: Tue 28 Apr 2020, 8.21am

Safety alerts: 1080 wild dog and fox baiting operation

An aerial and ground baiting operation will take place in Barrington Tops National Park and State Conservation Area, Wallabadah Nature Reserve, Ben Halls Gap Nature Reserve and National Park, Crawney Pass National Park, Curracabundi National Park and State Conservation Area, Mernot Nature Reserve, Monkeycot Nature Reserve and Watchimbark Nature Reserve from Tuesday 31 March to Wednesday 30 September 2020. Meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluroacetate) poison will be used. The program is for the control of wild dog and foxes. Baiting locations are identified by signs.

Please remember that domestic pests are not permitted on NPWS estate. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting locations. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For more information, contact the local NPWS Scone area office on 02 6540 2300 or the NPWS Gloucester area office on 02 6538 5300.

Affects 2 parks and 19 locations nearby. Show list

• Barrington Tops National Park
  • Aeroplane Hill walking track
  • Barrington trail
  • Black Swamp campground
  • Careys Peak lookout
  • Careys Peak walking track
  • Devils Hole campground
  • Devils Hole lookout walk and picnic area
  • Gloucester Falls picnic area
  • Gloucester Falls walking track
  • Gloucester Tops circuit
  • Gloucester Tops picnic area
  • Gummi Falls campground
  • Horse Swamp campground
  • Junction Pools campground
  • Link Trail - Gloucester Tops to Careys Peak
  • Little Murray campground
  • Polblue campground and picnic area
  • Polblue Falls walk
  • Polblue Swamp track
• Barrington Tops State Conservation Area

Applies from Wed 5 Feb 2020, 3.47pm. Last reviewed: Thu 19 Mar 2020, 5.39pm

Other planned events: Trails closed to vehicles due to unsafe trail conditions

The following trails are closed in this park until further notice, due to unsafe trail conditions:

• Tugalow trail
• Thunderbolts trail

There is alternative access to Gummi Falls campground via Bullocks Brush trail.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Affects 2 parks and 1 location nearby. Show list

• Barrington Tops National Park
  • Gummi Falls campground
• Barrington Tops State Conservation Area