Budds Mare campground

The campsite is on the edge of the tablelands. The short walk to the lookout gives great views beyond the Apsley River, and there is also a walking track down to the river.

General Information
Getting there
Closest point to drive and park is by 4wd roads only, from there it is via the water to this the campsite GPS: -30.98257, 151.96893 Access to the campsite is signposted via Moona Plains Road (found along Winterbourne Road) about 44km east of Walcha.
You will need to walk a short distance from your car to the campsite – no caravans or camper trailers The campsite is on the edge of the tablelands. The short walk to the lookout gives great views beyond the Apsley River, and there is also a walking track down to the river.
Bookings and contact information
You are not able to book these campsites – first come basis For more information contact the Walcha Phone:02 6777 4700

Facilities
Toilets Pit or composting toilets are available	Showers No showers are provided on site
Water No drinking water onsite – bring your own water	Tables Picnic tables are provided on site
Wood pit fire BBQ Wood fired Pit BBQ’s and wood are provided	Electric or Gas BBQ Gas or electric BBQ’s are not provided
Rubbish Bins No rubbish bins provided – take your own rubbish with you	Campfires Fires are generally permitted at this campsite, be aware of local fire bans

Activities

Swimming
There is nowhere to swim

Park Information & Alerts

There are alerts raised for Oxley Wild Rivers National Park as at Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:57:21 +1000
Closed areas: Halls Peak campground and picnic areas are closed due to flood damage repairs
Halls Peak picnic area and campground will be closed from Tuesday 17th June 2025 and reopening Monday 14th July 2025 due to flood damage repairs.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Armidale NPWS office on 02 6738 9100.

Closed areas: Budds Mare and Riverside trail and campground closed for track works
Budds Mare campground and picnic area and Riverside campground and picnic area will be closed from 2PM Sunday 27 April until 2PM Monday 18 August 2025 due to major track works on the Riverside Trail.
Vehicle access along the Riverside Trail is strictly prohibited during this time. The hike along Riverside Trail between Budds Mare and Riverside campground is also closed. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact the Walcha NPWS office on 02 6777 4700.

Here are all the campsites in this park.