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 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:29:41 +1100
Closed areas: Wollomombi Walk is closed due to flood damage
Wollomombi Falls Walk is closed until repairs can be completed on a flood damaged bridge.
No pedestrian access is permitted. Affected lookouts include Eagle View Lookout, Wollomombi Lookout, and Chandler Falls Lookout.
All other walks and lookouts at Wollomombi Falls Picnic Area and Campground remain open.
Please contact Armidale NPWS for more information- 02 6738 9100 or [email protected]

Closed areas: Halls Peak Campground and Day Use Area – East Kunderang Homestead Closed due to Wet Weather and Hazardous Road Conditions along Raspberry Road.
Areas closed due to hazardous road conditions along Raspberry Road from recent widespread rain.

The following areas are closed from Thursday 10 October to 2pm Friday 18 October due to widespread rain:

Halls Peak Camping and Day Use Area
East Kunderang Homestead

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 park office at Walcha on 02 67774700 or Armidale on 02 67389103.

Other planned events: Coachwood Road closed for remediation works
Coachwood Road between Kookaburra and Racecourse Trail is closed until further notice for remediation works following damage from recent weather events.
Please consider alternative roads, such as Hastings Forest Way and Kangaroo Flat Road during this time. Access to Carrai and Werrikimbe national parks remain open from Carrai Road and Racecourse Trail.
For more information, contact the NPWS Walcha office on 02 6777 4700 or Port Macquarie office on 02 6588 5555.

Here are all the campsites in this park.