Park Information & Alerts

There are alerts raised for Sturt National Park as at Sun, 11 Apr 2021 11:59:52 +1000
Closed areas: Campgrounds and accommodation closed due to flooding
The following campgrounds and accommodation are closed due to flooding and Transport NSW road closures:

• Olive Downs campground
• Mount Wood campground
• Mount Wood Homestead
• Mount Wood Shearers Quarters

 
For more information please contact the NPWS Tibooburra area office on 08 8091 3308.

Closed areas: Road closures due to flooding
The following roads in Sturt National Park are closed due to flooding and Transport NSW road closures:

• Middle Road
• Jump Up Loop Road
• Gorge Loop Road

For more information please contact the NPWS Tibooburra area office on 0880 913 308.

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, please contact the local park office before using a gas and/or electric barbecue or cooker. Penalties apply for non-compliance. To find out more about fire bans in parks and reserves, including your responsibilities, visit NSW National Parks safety page.

Closed areas: Middle Road closed due to slippery surfaces
Middle road closed due to slippery surfaces due to wet weather.
For more information please contact the Tibooburra NPWS Office on 0880 9133308

Safety alerts: Sealing of the Silver City Highway north of Tibooburra
The Roads and Maritime Service has begun sealing the section of the Silver City Highway north of Tibooburra. Be aware of tankers carting water from dams on Sturt National Park, and expect to see water tankers on the road from Olive Downs out to the Silver City Highway, and on the Jump Up Loop Road south of Mount King. For further information call the Tibooburra NPWS office on 08 8091 3308.