Benarca campgrounds
Murray Valley Regional Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Benarca campgrounds.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Benarca campgrounds are located in the Benarca Forest precinct of Murray Valley National Regional Park. To get there:
- From Moama, head north along Cobb Highway.
- Turn left onto Perricoota Road and continue for approximately 15km; it becomes Moama-Barnham Road.
- Turn left onto Benarca Forest Road and follow the signs to the 9 designated campgrounds.
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the road to Benarca campground can be boggy following rain.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- Dry weather only
Parking
Parking is available next to your campsite.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Murray Valley National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
The perfect time for a camping holiday: the days are cooler and the nights are not yet too chilly.
Spring
If it's been a wet winter white ibis and straw necked ibis will be nesting from late winter through to spring.
Summer
A great time for water activities on the Murray - swimming in the river is a delightful way to spend your time.
Winter
The morning light sparkles on the river; try your hand at fishing for Murray cray.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
12°C and 32°C
Highest recorded
44.7°C
Winter temperature
Average
3°C and 17°C
Lowest recorded
–3.8°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
August to October
Driest month
February
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
98mm
Facilities
Water is not available at this campground.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
- Wheelchairs can access this area with some difficulty
Permitted
Camping
Camping is only permitted in the designated campgrounds. The campgrounds are large with plenty of space to camp alone or with a group of friends. Camping within the designated campgrounds allows the bush to regenerate and habitat for fragile species to recover.
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
Pets
You can walk your dog on-lead at this location. See other regional parks in NSW that have dog walking areas.
Dogs may not be brought into Murray Valley National Park however they are permitted in Murray Valley Regional Park. You can camp with dogs at Benarca campgrounds, as long as park restrictions surrounding dogs are observed.
Prohibited
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
