Dead Horse Gully campground
Sturt National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Dead Horse Gully campground.
Getting there and parking
Dead Horse Gully campground is about 1.5km north of Tibooburra. To get there, follow the Silver City Highway out of town and turn left at the campground sign.
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- Dry weather only
Parking
You can park directly at your campsite at Dead Horse Gully campground.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Sturt National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
A great time of year to visit when daytime temperatures are pleasant and night times not too chilly.
Spring
Depending on the rainfall the park's wildflowers, including the distinctive red Sturt Desert Pea will be on show throughout the park.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
22°C and 36°C
Highest recorded
47.6°C
Winter temperature
Average
5°C and 17°C
Lowest recorded
-2.8°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
February
Driest month
August and September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
178.2mm
Facilities
Toilets
There are 2 ambulant and 2 non-ambulant toilets at the campground.
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
Carpark
Step-free access
The campground is flat and step-free, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over flat, hard-packed ground to reach the campground's facilities.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Dead Horse Gully campground is flat and step-free, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over hard-packed ground to reach the facilities.
There are 2 ambulant non-flush toilets at the campground.
Prohibited
Gathering firewood
Wood fires are not permitted at this campground.
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 Sturt National Park in the Outback NSW region
Sturt National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. The park has coin-operated pay and display machines - please bring correct coins.
Buy annual pass
Visitor centre
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Tibooburra Visitor Centre
51 Briscoe Street, Tibooburra NSW 2880 - Tibooburra Visitor Centre is always open but it's unstaffed (self service)
- 08 8091 3308