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Dows camp

Warrumbungle National Park

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Tue 21 January 2025, 12.26pm

Applies from Tue 21 Jan 2025, 12.00pm to Thu 23 Jan 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Jan 2025, 12.26pm.

Closed areas: Part Park Closed due to Dangerous Fire Conditions

Due to dangerous fire conditions remote walking tracks and campgrounds will be closed from 4pm Tuesday 21 until 9am Thursday 23 January 2025.

The following walking tracks will remain open:

  • White Gum Lookout walking track,
  • Wambelong nature trail
  • Gurianawa circuit

 

The following campgrounds will remain open:

  • Blackman
  • Walaay
  • Wambelong

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 6825 4364.

Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jan 2025, 9.34am.

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) 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, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

Nearby alerts

Applies from Tue 21 Jan 2025, 12.00pm to Thu 23 Jan 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Jan 2025, 12.26pm

Closed areas: Part Park Closed due to Dangerous Fire Conditions

Due to dangerous fire conditions remote walking tracks and campgrounds will be closed from 4pm Tuesday 21 until 9am Thursday 23 January 2025.

The following walking tracks will remain open:

  • White Gum Lookout walking track,
  • Wambelong nature trail
  • Gurianawa circuit

 

The following campgrounds will remain open:

  • Blackman
  • Walaay
  • Wambelong

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre on 6825 4364.

Affects 1 park and 23 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Tue 21 Jan 2025, 12.00pm to Thu 23 Jan 2025, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 21 Jan 2025, 12.19pm

Closed parks: Closed due to Dangerous Fire Conditions

Due to dangerous fire conditions, all visitor areas within Pilliga Forest will be closed from 4pm Tuesday 21 until 9am Thursday 23 January 2025. 

This closure includes all walking tracks, visitor picnic facilities, and campgrounds.

We apologise for any inconvenience. For more information, please call the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 6843 4011.

 

 

Affects 3 parks nearby. Show list

Applies from Mon 14 Oct 2024, 12.00am to Mon 31 Mar 2025, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jan 2025, 9.34am

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) 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, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

Affects 11 parks nearby. Show list

Applies from Tue 12 Nov 2024, 4.26pm. Last reviewed: Mon 13 Jan 2025, 1.26pm

Safety alerts: Changed road conditions

Roadworks are currently underway in Timmallallie National Park and Pilliga Nature Reserve. Roads remain OPEN. Please drive safely and adhere to roadworks signage.

 

For more information contact the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre on 02 6843 4011.

Affects 2 parks and 6 locations nearby. Show list

Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/dows-camp/local-alerts

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