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Abercrombie River State Conservation Area

Closed due to current alerts 

Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Thu 20 March 2025, 3.07am

Applies from Wed 19 Mar 2025, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 3.07am.

Hazard reduction burns: Claytons HR

There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 19/03/2025. The fire is called Claytons HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

Applies from Mon 17 Mar 2025, 5.00am to Fri 28 Mar 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 18 Mar 2025, 3.09pm.

Closed areas: Trail Closure

Silent Creek trail in Abercrombie River National Park will be closed due to heavy machinery on the road for road repair from Monday 17 March 2025 to Friday 28 March 2025. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on 02 6336 6200.

Applies from Thu 13 Mar 2025, 4.42pm to Mon 24 Mar 2025, 4.42pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Mar 2025, 3.22pm.

Closed parks: Planned Hazard Reduction - Abercrombie River National Park (Claytons HR)

Abercrombie River National Park is closed for hazard reduction burning from Wednesday 19th March to Monday 24th March 2025. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

During this time the National Park will be closed to the public for safety reasons. Gates and signs will be in place to advise of the closed area.

This burn is called NPWS HR Clayton's. For more information, contact the local NPWS office at Oberon (02 6363 6200) or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Please also check the following website https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

It is anticipated that the 523 Ha will require two (2) days to complete the light up strategy, and patrolling the 12 Kms perimeter may take another three (3) days to provide a safe area for visitor to re entre.

Bummaroo Ford campground will remain open for bookings and camping.

 

 

Applies from Thu 2 May 2024, 8.59am to Mon 5 May 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Mar 2025, 3.20pm.

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Thursday 2 May 2024 to Monday 5 May 2025 in the following areas:

  • Abercrombie River National Park
  • Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
  • Kanangra-Boyd National Park
  • Blue Mountains National Park (southern section)
  • Wollemi National Park (Wolga)
  • Gardens of Stone National Park
  • Jenolan Karst Conservation Area
  • Turon National Park
  • Marrangaroo National Park

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. 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 location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.

Applies from Fri 1 Nov 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Mar 2025, 2.58pm.

Fire bans: Kanangra Reserves

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

However Wombeyan Caves campground in Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve is exempt.

During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

  • They're under direct control of an adult
  • The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
  • There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
6 April 2025 Closed parks Park closed for aerial and ground pest control operation Details

Applies from Sun 6 Apr 2025, 4.00pm to Fri 11 Apr 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 16 Mar 2025, 10.13am

The following parks will be closed from 4pm Sunday 6th April to 5pm Friday 11th April for an aerial pest control operation.

- Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve (including Mt Gray mine site & Grove Creek Falls)

- Abercrombie River National Park & State Conservation Area (Bummaroo Ford Campground remains OPEN)

- Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve

- Kanangra-Boyd National Park (The Six Foot Track from Cox's River to Jenolan Caves Road remains OPEN) Ground shooting operations undertaken during this period. 

- Turon National Park

- Yerranderie State Conservation Area (Access to Yerranderie Regional Park along the Oberon-Colong stock route remains OPEN)

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Oberon NPWS office on 6336 6200.

Details
27 April 2025 Closed parks Park closed for aerial and ground pest control operation Details

Applies from Sun 27 Apr 2025, 4.00pm to Fri 2 May 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 16 Mar 2025, 10.14am

The following parks will be closed from 4pm Sunday 27th April to 5pm Friday 2nd May for an aerial pest control operation.

- Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve (including Mt Gray mine site & Grove Creek Falls)

- Abercrombie River National Park & State Conservation Area (Bummaroo Ford Campground remains OPEN)

- Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve

- Kanangra-Boyd National Park (The Six Foot Track from Cox's River to Jenolan Caves Road remains OPEN). Ground shooting operations occurring during this period.

- Turon National Park

- Yerranderie State Conservation Area (Access to Yerranderie Regional Park along the Oberon-Colong stock route remains OPEN)

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Oberon NPWS office on 6336 6200.

Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Thu 13 Mar 2025, 4.42pm to Mon 24 Mar 2025, 4.42pm. Last reviewed: Mon 17 Mar 2025, 3.22pm

Closed parks: Planned Hazard Reduction - Abercrombie River National Park (Claytons HR)

Abercrombie River National Park is closed for hazard reduction burning from Wednesday 19th March to Monday 24th March 2025. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

During this time the National Park will be closed to the public for safety reasons. Gates and signs will be in place to advise of the closed area.

This burn is called NPWS HR Clayton's. For more information, contact the local NPWS office at Oberon (02 6363 6200) or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Please also check the following website https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

It is anticipated that the 523 Ha will require two (2) days to complete the light up strategy, and patrolling the 12 Kms perimeter may take another three (3) days to provide a safe area for visitor to re entre.

Bummaroo Ford campground will remain open for bookings and camping.

 

 

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

Applies from Fri 1 Nov 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 14 Mar 2025, 2.58pm

Fire bans: Kanangra Reserves

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

However Wombeyan Caves campground in Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve is exempt.

During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

  • They're under direct control of an adult
  • The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
  • There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

Affects 2 parks nearby. Show list

Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jan 2025, 1.20pm

Fire bans: Mudgee Reserves

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

The following campgrounds are exempt and park users can have a small fire in NPWS supplied fire rings during this fire ban:

 

Capertee National Park

  • Capertee campground
  • Honeyeater Homestead
  • Capertee Homestead
  • Caretakers Cottage

Goulburn River National Park

  • Spring Gully campground
  • Big River campground

Goulburn River SCA

  • The Drip day use area

During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

  • They're under direct control of an adult
  • The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
  • There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 8 Jan 2025, 1.18pm

Fire bans: Park fire ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

However, the following campgrounds are exempt in Wollemi National Park:

  • Coorongooba,
  • Ganguddy (Dunns Swamp)
  • Wheeny Creek
  • Colo Meroo
  • Sheepskin Hut.

 

Park users can have a small campfire in NPWS supplied fire rings in the campgrounds listed above.

 

During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

  • They're under direct control of an adult
  • The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
  • There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 4 Nov 2024, 8.50am

Fire bans: Hawkesbury-Nattai Reserves

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

However, the following campgrounds are exempt in the following reserves:

Yellomundee Regional Park

  • Shaws Creek Aboriginal Place

During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

  • They're under direct control of an adult
  • The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
  • There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Jan 2025, 11.24am

Fire bans: Parr SCA

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

However, Heartbreak Hill campground is exempt in Parr State Conservation Area.

During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

  • They're under direct control of an adult
  • The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
  • There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

Applies from Tue 1 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Jan 2025, 11.24am

Fire bans: Yengo NP

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

However, the following campgrounds and accommodation are exempt in Yengo National Park:

  • Big Yango House and Haddens Hall
  • Blue Gums
  • Finchley
  • Mogo
  • Mountain Arm

During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

  • They're under direct control of an adult
  • The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
  • There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/abercrombie-river-state-conservation-area/local-alerts

Contact

Emergency services

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