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Fort Grey campground

Sturt National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Fort Grey campground.

Getting there and parking

Fort Grey campground is on the road to Cameron Corner and is 100km west of Tibooburra.

Road quality

  • Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • Dry weather only

Parking

Parking is available directly at your campsite at Fort Grey 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

Untreated bore water is available at this campground.

Toilets

There are 2 ambulant and 2 non-ambulant toilets at the campground.

  • Non-flush toilets

Picnic tables

Barbecue facilities

  • Gas/electric barbecues (free)

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 facilities.

Seats and resting points

There's a bench seat next to the display shelter at the campground.

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Camping safety

Whether you're pitching your tent on the coast or up on the mountains, there are many things to consider when camping in NSW national parks. Find out how to stay safe when camping.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Outback safety

Safety is of high priority in outback areas. In summer, temperatures can reach up to 50°C in some places. Food, water and fuel supplies can be scarce. Before you head off, check for road closures and use our contacts to stay safe in the outback.

Accessibility

Disability access level - medium

  • Fort Grey campground is flat and step-free, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over flat, hard-packed ground to reach the facilities.
  • There are 2 ambulant non-flush toilets at the campground
  • There's a bench seat for resting at the display shelter

Prohibited

Camp fires and solid fuel burners

Wood fires are not permitted at this campground.

Gathering firewood

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.

Fort Grey campground

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.

  • Park entry fees:

    $8 per vehicle per day. The park has coin-operated pay and display machines - please bring correct coins.

    Buy annual pass

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