Little Murray camping area
Enjoy the walks and fishing in the area.
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: -31.98269, 151.46053 The campsite is 5km along Barrington Trail from Barrington Tops Forest Rd, on the banks of the Little Murray Swamp in the northern section of the park. (The road is closed in winter from 1 July till 30 Sept and is accessible in dry weather only.) |
General Information |
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You can park a trailer, or a tent in this campground – but no caravans Enjoy the walks and fishing in the area. |
Bookings and contact information |
You are not able to book these campsites – first come basisFor more information contact the
Gloucester Phone:02 6538 5300 |
Facilities | |
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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 are provided – bring your own wood |
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 |
There is nowhere to swim
Closest point to drive and park is by 4wd roads only, from there it is via the water to this the campsite
GPS: -31.98269, 151.46053
The campsite is 5km along Barrington Trail from Barrington Tops Forest Rd, on the banks of the Little Murray Swamp in the northern section of the park. (The road is closed in winter from 1 July till 30 Sept and is accessible in dry weather only.) http://wild.tl/5z
The campsite is 5km along Barrington Trail from Barrington Tops Forest Rd, on the banks of the Little Murray Swamp in the northern section of the park. (The road is closed in winter from 1 July till 30 Sept and is accessible in dry weather only.) http://wild.tl/5z
Park Information & Alerts
There are alerts raised for Barrington Tops National Park as at Mon, 07 Oct 2024 18:04:54 +1100Safety alerts: Feral horses
Feral horses move through this campground day and night. Campers at Little Murray and Polblue campgrounds should set up tents as close to their vehicles as possible.
Aggressive horse behaviour can pose a safety risk for visitors. Aggressive behaviour includes snorting, head bobbing, stomping front legs, ears erect, aggressive stance and approaching in an aggressive manner.
What to do around aggressive horses:
· avoid the animals, especially if a stallion is present and there are mares nearby
· retreat to your vehicle
· wave your arms around and make lots of noise
· walk in a group rather than as an individual
· always be aware of your immediate surroundings.
Other planned events: Blue Gum Loop and Rocky Crossing Walking Track Works
Track works are being undertaken on Blue Gum Loop and Rocky Crossing walks. Temporary closures may occur and will be posted as a separate alert. Be aware of contractors and machinery operating in the area and follow any onsite signage or directions from staff or contractors. Track surfaces may be muddy and uneven so take care.
For more information contact Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300.
Closed areas: 4WD Trail Closures
Some 4WD trails remain closed after the annual seasonal closure period (from 1 June to 30 September) due to trail conditions. The following 4WD trails remain closed:
- Tugalow trail
- Thunderbolts trail – between Barrington Tops Forest Road and Pheasants Creek Road
- Barrington Trail south past the Junction Pools Trail.
This closure does not effect public vehicle access to the Barrington Tops plateau campgrounds.
Walkers and mountain bikers are still permitted to utilise these trails while it is closed to public vehicles.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local NPWS office on 02 6538 5300.
Other planned events: Williams River Picnic Area Barbeques Out of Order
The barbeques at Williams River Picnic Area (Blue Gum Loop) are currently unavailable for use. NPWS apologises for any inconvenience and will rectify the situation as soon as possible. For more information, please call the Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300.
Closed areas: Burraga Swamp Walk Closed
Burraga Swamp walking track is currently inaccessible to vehicles due to closure of Mt Allyn Rd. Forestry Corporation of NSW has closed the road due to a failed bridge. The reopening date is not known at this stage. For more information, phone Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300.
Closed areas: Phytophthora quarantine area – Barrington Tops National Park
Phytophthora is a mould that causes dieback in plants. It’s 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.
Here are all the campsites in this park.
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Barrington Tops National Park
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Barrington Tops National Park
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Barrington Tops National Park
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Barrington Tops National Park
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Barrington Tops National Park
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Barrington Tops National Park