Park Information & Alerts

There are alerts raised for Sturt National Park as at Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:01:31 +1100
Closed areas: Areas closed due to heavy rainfall
The following areas are closed due to heavy rainfall & Transport NSW road closures.

• Gorge Loop Road,
• Mt Wood, Olive Downs, and Fort Grey Campgrounds
• Mt Wood Homestead & Shearer’s Quarters
• Middle Road
• Jump Up Loop Road

 

• Many creek crossings & roads are closed and impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions.
• Roads are likely to be cut off and there is a high risk of flash flooding.
• These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe.

Dead Horse Gully Campground remains open.
This alert will be updated when conditions change.
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local Tibooburra NPWS Office on 0880 913 308

Safety alerts: Campground Construction works at Fort Grey Campground
Fort Grey Campground is currently undergoing construction for new campground facilities from Thursday 28th March to the 11th April 2025
Please be aware of NPWS staff and heavy machinery while in the campground.
For more information please call the Tibooburra NPWS office on 0880913308

Safety alerts: Road works on Dunes Scenic Drive
Road works are currently repairing the road along the Dunes Scenic Drive.
Please drive with caution.
For more information contact the Tibooburra Office on 0880 913308

Other planned events: Night Ground Pest Control Operations
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) personnel will be conducting a nighttime (6pm – 6am) ground pest control operation on Sturt National Park from 11th February 2025 to the 31st October 2025.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, The Tibooburra NPWS office on 0880 913 3308

Fire bans: Solid fuel fire ban for Sturt National Park
There is a ‘no solid fuel fire policy’ in this park all year round. This park fire ban will remain in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamite) 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.