Darling River campground (Yapara Paaka Thuru)
Toorale National Park
Visitor Info
All the practical information you need to know about Darling River campground (Yapara Paaka Thuru).
Getting there and parking
Darling River campground is in Toorale National Park. To get there:
From Bourke:
- Travel 10km north along Hungerford Road, then turn left onto Wanaaring Road.
- Drive 22km then turn left onto Toorale Road, which is unsealed.
- Travel 38km to the entrance of Toorale National Park.
- Around 1.5km past the park entrance turn left at the Darling River Drive sign.
- Follow the signs along Darling River Drive for 17.5km, until you reach Darling River campground.
From Louth:
- Cross the bridge heading west and travel 2km, then turn right at the Tilpa sign.
- Travel 25km on the unsealed Toorale Road. After crossing the stock grid, you’ll see the entrance to Toorale National Park.
- Continue 28.5km on Toorale Road then turn right at the Darling River Drive sign.
- Follow the signs along Darling River Drive for 17.5km, until you reach Darling River campground.
Road quality
Roads to and within Toorale National Park are unsealed and can be closed due to wet weather. Check with the NPWS Bourke office or Bourke Shire Council for the latest road conditions before you set out. Don't drive on closed roads – heavy fines apply.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- Dry weather only
Parking
Parking is available on unsealed hard-packed ground directly at your campsite.
Facilities
- Water is not available at this campground
- Rubbish bins are not provided. Please take your rubbish with you when you leave.
Toilets
There's a single non-flush toilet at the campground.
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Carpark
Step-free access
The campground is flat and step-free, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over unsealed hard-packed ground to reach the facilities.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Darling River campground (Yapara Paaka Thuru) is flat and step-free, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over unsealed hard-packed ground to reach the facilities.
The toilet at the campground is not accessible or ambulant.
Permitted
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
Prohibited
Please respect other campers by not playing amplified music.
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Park info
- in Toorale National Park in the Outback NSW region
Toorale National Park and SCA is always open, but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.