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Applies from Thu 1 Jun 2023, 3.43pm to Mon 5 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 2.17pm
Closed areas: Haycock Point Road closed for roadworks
Haycock Point Road will be closed to the public for roadworks on Monday 5 June to 5pm, 2023.
For further information contact the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Wed 3 May 2023, 10.38am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 9.29am
Closed areas: Pooles Day Use Area closed due to construction works
Pooles Beach in Eurobodalla National Park is closed from Wednesday 3rd May until mid-June 2023 for repair works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800.
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Applies from Mon 17 Apr 2023, 7.37am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 7.37am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 8.41am
Closed areas: Terrace Beach access closed
The access stairs to Terrace Beach are closed for upgrades from Monday 17 April to Friday 30 June 2023. There is no safe access to Terrace Beach during this period.
For more information contact the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Mon 13 Mar 2023, 7.00am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 8.41am
Closed areas: North Head boadwalk and viewing platforms closed
The carpark, boardwalk and viewing platforms at North Head in Beowa National Park are closed for upgrades from Monday 13 March to Friday 30 June 2023.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Applies from Wed 22 Feb 2023, 12.21pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 12.23pm. Last reviewed: Mon 5 Jun 2023, 8.41am
Closed areas: Lennards Island walking track and carpark closure
Lennards Island walking track and carpark will be closed from Monday 16 January 2023 to Friday 30 June 2023 due to upgrade works.
The area is closed to the public. Workers will be present on the walking track and carpark.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Mon 5 Jun 2023, 1.29pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 1.30pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 1.44pm
Closed areas: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting an aerial baiting program using fresh meat containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be conducted between Monday 19th June and Friday 30 June 2023. Affected parks and reserves include:
- Bees Nest Nature Reserve
- Budawang National Park
- Bungonia National Park
- Bungonia State Conservation Area
- Coolumbooka Nature Reserve
- Deua National Park
- Gourock National Park
- Kooraban National Park
- Monga National Park
- Morton National Park
- Morton State Conservation Area
- Nadgigomar Nature Reserve
- South East Forest National Park
- Tallaganda National Park
- Tallaganda State Conservation Area
- Tarlo River National Park
- Wadbilliga National Park
All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. 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 South Coast Branch Pest Officer at the NPWS Merimbula office on (02) 6495 5000
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Wed 22 Mar 2023, 3.14pm. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Jun 2023, 8.39am
Safety alerts: Blackfellows Point road works
Following a landslip, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is currently working to repair Blackfellows Point Road in Eurobodalla National Park. The road remains open, but temporary barriers are in place to restrict access to the affected areas.
Please drive safely, proceed cautiously, and follow the directions of road signs.
For more information, contact the local park office on 02 4476 0800.
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Applies from Tue 16 May 2023, 3.28pm to Fri 9 Jun 2023, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 30 May 2023, 8.30am
Closed areas: Closed areas due to ground pest control operation
The following sections of Beowa National Park will be closed from 4pm to 8am daily, from Monday 5 June to Friday 9 June 2023 for a ground pest control operation:
- Boyds Tower to Saltwater Creek section of Light to light walk
- Mowarry Trig trail, and;
- Mowarry Point trail.
You can still access these areas from 8am to 4pm as well as other sections of Beowa National Park.
This operation will involve ground shooting of feral deer. It aims to reduce the significant impact invasive species have on native plants and animals including threatened species.
Park closure warning signs will be placed at entrances to the shooting area. Do not enter the closed area during shooting periods (4pm to 8am).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Fri 24 Mar 2023, 12.51pm to Mon 31 Jul 2023, 12.52pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 May 2023, 8.32am
Closed areas: Light to Light walk partial closure
The section of Light to Light walk near Boyds Tower, between Leather Jacket Bay and Mowarry is closed until further notice due to track upgrades. An alternative route with signage is in place.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Thu 24 Feb 2022, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 9.16am
Closed areas: Araluen Road closure affecting access to Deua River campgrounds
Remediation roadworks have completed on sections of Araluen Road previously closed to traffic in the Eurobodalla Shire. However, Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council have identified sections of Araluen Road that require urgent slope stabilisation works and will be implementing temporary daytime closures on the western section of Araluen Road over the next few months. This may impact access to these campgrounds along Deua River in Deua National Park from the western approach (via Braidwood/Majors Creek/Araluen):
- Bakers Flat Campground
- Deua River Campground
- Dry Creek Campground
For more information and updates regarding closures on Araluen Road, please visit the QPRC website Araluen Road flood damage repairs - Queanbeyan-Palerang (nsw.gov.au) or call on 1300 735 025.
To assist with planning your trip, please visit Livetraffic.com for updates on any road closures and safety alerts.
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Applies from Wed 24 Sep 2014, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 19 May 2023, 8.56am
Safety alerts: Trailer access prohibited on some fire trails
Within Deua National Park some trails are not suitable for trailer access. National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has had advisory signs in place for some time to encourage people towing 4WD trailers to avoid some of the steeper, harder-to-maintain trails in the park. However, inappropriate use of signposted trails by 4WDs towing trailers is continuing, and is causing ongoing damage. Therefore, NPWS is now prohibiting the use of trailers on the following trails in Deua National Park:
- Dampier Mountain trail
- Oulla Creek trail
- Minuma Range trail
- Merricumbene trail
- Mongamula trail
- Dry Creek trail
It is now an offence to tow trailers on these trails. The penalty for towing trailers on these trails is a $300 penalty infringement notice, or higher if the matter is taken to court.
By keeping trailers away from these identified trails, you benefit everyone by reducing:
- the safety risk to yourself and others
- damage to the park environment and your assets
- park maintenance costs.
Trailer access to Bendethera is still available from Moruya via Little Sugarloaf Road and Bendethera trail. From Braidwood, this increases travel time by about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
For more information, please contact NPWS Narooma on 02 4476 0800.
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Applies from Tue 16 May 2023, 9.59am to Mon 19 Jun 2023, 9.59am. Last reviewed: Thu 1 Jun 2023, 8.38am
Closed areas: Road closures for works in Eurobodalla National Park
Road closures are in place for the following roads in and around Eurobodalla National Park due to extensive road works on these tracks
- Blackfellows Point Road from Horse Island Road to the Beachcomber Holiday Park from 16/05/2023 to 16/06/2023
- Jemisons Point Road from 19/05/2023 - 16/06/2023
Local landholder access will still be available, however the roads will be closed to all other traffic across these dates.
Please follow the directions on closure signs and do not enter any cordoned-off areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For any further information, please contact the NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800.
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Applies from Thu 1 Dec 2022, 7.29am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 7.29am. Last reviewed: Tue 16 May 2023, 7.30am
Closed areas: Summerells Fire trail closed
Summerells Fire Trail is closed to vehicles from 1 December 2022 to 30 June 2023. Storm / water damage has made the road unsafe.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 64585960
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Applies from Mon 15 May 2023, 2.18pm to Fri 29 Sep 2023, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 May 2023, 2.50pm
Other planned events: Notice of 1080 pest management program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program using fresh meat baits containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. The program will be ongoing and continuous from Monday 29th May to Friday 29th September 2023. The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Baiting programs will be undertaken in:
- South East Forests National Park
- Coolumbooka Nature Reserve
- Bondi Gulf Nature Reserve
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 further information, please call the NPWS Bombala office on 02 6458 5900.
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Applies from Wed 21 Oct 2015, 11.57am to Fri 28 May 2027, 2.58pm. Last reviewed: Sat 13 May 2023, 3.47pm
Safety alerts: Bingi Dreaming track - Closed and open coastal lakes and lagoons
Bingi Dreaming track crosses openings to several Intermittently Closed and Open Coastal Lakes and Lagoons (ICOLLS). Openings of these lakes and lagoons are often unpredictable and can be quite dramatic. Please be aware that although lakes are usually only open for short periods (weeks), they can be impassable when open.
The Coila Lake opening is at the southern end of Bingi Dreaming track. Please check if this lake is open before you set out. If the opening is impassable, you won't be able to access the village of Tuross to complete the walk.
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Applies from Fri 12 May 2023, 1.09pm to Sun 25 Jun 2023, 11.55pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 May 2023, 8.29am
Closed areas: Nunnock swamp and Alexanders Hut closed for ground pest control operation
The Tantawangalo section of South East Forests National Park will be closed to the public from 2pm on Tuesday 13th of June until 11:59pm Sunday 25th of June 2023 for an ground pest control operation.
The closed areas include:
- Nunnock campground
- Nunnock grasslands walking tracks
- Alexanders Hut
- Alexanders Hut campground
- Packers Swamp
- Dragon Swamp
This operation will involve ground shooting of deer and feral pigs during day time or night as required. It aims to reduce the significant impact invasive species have on native plants and animals including threatened species. Other pest animals, including foxes and wild dogs may be targeted if observed during the operation.
Park closure warning signs will be placed at entrances to the shooting area. Do not enter the closed area during shooting periods Penalties apply for non-compliance.
The following campgrounds will remain open to the public:
- Six Mile Creek campground
- Postmans campground
For more information, contact the Merimbula NPWS office (02) 6495 5000.
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Applies from Mon 8 May 2023, 4.30pm to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 4.33pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 May 2023, 10.31am
Closed areas: Bega Swamp, Packers Swamp and Dragon Swamp closed for ground pest control operation
The Bega Swamp section of Wadbilliga National Park as well as Packers Swamp and Dragon Swamp sections of South East Forest National Park, will be closed from 4pm to 8am weekdays between Monday 22 May to Friday 30 June 2023 for a ground pest control operation.
This operation will involve ground shooting of deer and feral pigs during day time or night as required. It aims to reduce the significant impact invasive species have on native plants and animals including threatened species.
Other pest animals, including foxes and wild dogs may be targeted if observed during the operation.
Park closure warning signs will be placed at entrances to the shooting area. Do not enter the closed area during shooting periods Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the Merimbula NPWS office (02) 6495 5000.
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Applies from Mon 17 Apr 2023, 7.23am to Mon 12 Jun 2023, 7.23am. Last reviewed: Mon 8 May 2023, 12.10pm
Closed areas: Apogee Road closed for bridge upgrade
Apogee Road is closed for bridge upgrade works between 17 April to 12 May 2023.
No access to South east Forest National Park via Apogee Road during that period.
Penalties apply for non-compliance
For more information contact Bombala NPWS office on 6458 5900
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Applies from Thu 13 Apr 2023, 9.28am to Sun 16 Jul 2023, 9.29am. Last reviewed: Sun 21 May 2023, 12.07pm
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Kybeyan Nature Reserve, Kybeyan State Conservation Area, Dangelong Nature Reserve, and Wadjan Nature Reserve from 24th of April 2023 to 16th July 2023.
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.
Please contact the local Jindabyne NPWS area office for more information on 02 6450 5555.
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Applies from Thu 17 Mar 2022, 4.03pm. Last reviewed: Mon 8 May 2023, 8.42am
Closed areas: Areas closed due to bushfire recovery including Mumbulla Falls
Biamanga National Park Cultural Area and Mumbulla Creek Falls Cultural picnic area are closed until further notice due to substantial bushfire recovery works on walkways and viewing platforms.
Please follow Park signage and staff directives and do not attempt to access these areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Wed 6 Jan 2021, 9.18am to Sat 1 Jul 2023, 11.31am. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Mar 2023, 9.56am
Closed areas: Hegartys Bay campground closed
Hegartys Bay remote campground is closed until further notice due to fire damage and rehabilitation works.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Tue 21 Dec 2021, 3.56pm to Sat 1 Jul 2023, 11.11am. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Mar 2023, 9.56am
Safety alerts: Bittangabee Storehouse closed
The historic storehouse at Bittangabee Bay is closed for safety reasons, until restoration works are complete.
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Applies from Tue 22 Mar 2022, 3.32pm to Sat 1 Jul 2023, 11.12am. Last reviewed: Thu 23 Mar 2023, 9.56am
Closed areas: Doughy Trail bridge closed
Doughy Trail bridge is closed until further notice due to significant safety concerns.
Do not attempt to use the bridge. Please follow safety signage and directions from staff.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
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Applies from Fri 25 Mar 2022, 3.22pm to Sat 1 Jul 2023, 3.22pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 May 2023, 8.21am
Closed areas: Tuross Falls walking track closed
Tuross Falls walking track is closed. Planning and works are underway to replace damaged infrastructure.
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Applies from Mon 20 Jul 2020, 11.07pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 May 2023, 8.32am
Closed areas: Areas closed due to bushfire damage
Some areas in this park remain closed due to bushfire damage. Do not enter closed sections of the park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).
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Applies from Fri 30 Dec 2022, 9.37am to Sun 31 Dec 2023, 9.38am. Last reviewed: Mon 15 May 2023, 8.41am
Safety alerts: River crossing to access Big Hole walking track - extreme caution advised
Access to The Big Hole walking track requires a river crossing of the Shoalhaven River.
During periods of rain, water levels of the river crossing may become too deep and fast flowing to pass, and extreme caution is advised. Visitors should not attempt crossing the river during major weather events or during prolonged periods of rain, when river levels can rise rapidly.
NPWS advises walkers to plan ahead and check the river levels in real time at NSW Office of Water - Real Time Water Data (waternsw.com.au) before setting out.
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Applies from Tue 1 Dec 2020, 12.01am. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 9.17am
Closed areas: Bendethera Caves Walking Track and Caves Access is Closed
Bendethera Caves walking track and caves access is closed until further notice due to ongoing bushfire and flood recovery works - all track markers were destroyed by fire. It's dangerous to walk off designated tracks in Karst areas. Please do not enter this area.
Please follow the directions on closure signs and do not enter any cordoned-off areas.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For any further information, please contact the NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800.
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Applies from Fri 22 Sep 2017, 3.34pm. Last reviewed: Tue 16 May 2023, 12.47pm
Safety alerts: Fire ban - Middle Beach campground
For visitor safety, campfires and solid fuel fires (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamite) are not permitted at Middle Beach campground or picnic area.
The use of gas-fired, liquid fuel and electrical appliances will be permitted where:
- The appliance is under the direct control of an adult
- The appliance is placed or located in an area where there is no combustible material within 2m
- There is an adequate water supply to extinguish fire, should it start next to the appliances
- It is not a Total Fire Ban.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Narooma area office on 02 4476 0800 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 16 Jun 2022, 11.01am to Fri 30 Jun 2023, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Tue 30 May 2023, 8.32am
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 pest management program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a baiting program using fresh meat, manufactured baits and CPEs containing 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes and wild dogs. The program will be ongoing and continuous from Friday 1 July 2022 to Saturday 30 June 2023.
The baited parks, reserves and state conservation areas include:
- Araleun Nature Reserve
- Badja Swamps Nature Reserve
- Beowa National Park, formerly Ben Boyd National Park
- Deua National Park
- Eurobodalla National Park
- Gulaga National Park
- Kooraban National Park
- Majors Creek State Conservation Area
- Mimosa Rocks National Park
- Monga National Park and State Conservation Area
- South East Forest National Park
- Wadbilliga National Park
There will be signs at all baiting locations.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs in the vicinity must be restrained or muzzled and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Fri 24 Feb 2023, 12.25pm to Mon 19 Feb 2024, 12.26pm. Last reviewed: Tue 30 May 2023, 8.32am
Closed areas: South East Forests - Nungatta Predator Free Area Closure
Roads and trails closed for public access include Laings Road, Link Track, Alex Hut Fire Trail, Reef Road East, Reef Road West, Mervs East Fire Trail, Mervs West Fire Trail and Sandplot Track.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For any further information, please contact the NPWS Merimbula office on 02 6495 5000.
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Applies from Fri 18 Nov 2022, 3.01pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 May 2023, 9.16am
Safety alerts: Bendethera Valley Campground - Safety Alert
Please use extreme caution if traversing the river crossings and check weather conditions regularly prior to your trip in this area.
During periods of rain, water levels of the river crossings in to the Bendethera Valley campgrounds may become too deep and fast flowing to pass, and extreme caution is advised. Visitors should not attempt crossing the river in vehicles to access the campgrounds during major weather events or during prolonged periods of rain, when river levels can rise rapidly. It is never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. You should check the weather forecast and NPWS website for advice prior to setting out to this remote campground, and if severe weather is forecast, reconsider your trip.
For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
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Applies from Wed 6 Apr 2022, 3.52pm. Last reviewed: Mon 15 May 2023, 8.41am
Closed areas: Wadbilliga Road closed west of Lake Creek campground
Wadbilliga Road drive west of Lake Creek campground is closed until further notice.
This is due to significant road damage following repeated severe weather events and widespread flooding. Please follow park signage and staff directives and do not attempt to enter these areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
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Applies from Fri 25 Mar 2022, 4.56pm. Last reviewed: Mon 1 May 2023, 10.15am
Closed areas: Kanoonah Road (north) closed due to landslip
Kanoonah Road in Coolangubra section of South East Forests National Park is closed from Myanba Falls Road through to the northern park boundary due to a major landslip following recent heavy rainfall.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
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