Olive Downs campground
Sturt National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Olive Downs campground.
Getting there and parking
Olive Downs campground is on Jump-Up Loop Road, off Silver City Highway, about 55km north of Tibooburra.
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- Dry weather only
Parking
Parking is available directly at your campsite.
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, but it's not suitable for drinking or cooking.
Toilets
There are 2 non-flush toilet blocks at the campground, including 1 accessible non-flush toilet.
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
Step-free access
The campground is flat and step-free.
Jump Up walking track runs through the campground, but otherwise there are no other pathways. You'll need to cross over flat, hard-packed ground to reach the facilities.
Seats and resting points
There are 2 bench seats with backrests next to the display shelter at the campground.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
- Olive Downs campground is flat and step-free.
- Jump Up walking track runs through the campground, but otherwise there are no other pathways. You'll need to cross over flat, hard-packed ground to reach the facilities.
- There's an accessible non-flush toilet at the campground.
- There are 2 bench seats with backrests where you can rest next to 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.
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