Swifts Creek campground
Murray Valley National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Swifts Creek campground.
Getting there and parking
By car from Moama (dry weather access only):
- Head along Cobb Highway towards Mathoura for around 20mins (29.8km)
- Turn right onto Exchange Road (NPWS symbol on sign), and head into Murray Valley National Park's Moira precinct.
- Continue along Exchange Road, veering left down Coolamon Road.
- Turn right onto Swifts Creek Road and continue along until you reach the River Road intersection at the river.
- Turn right into Swifts Creek campground and picnic area.
From Mathoura/Picnic Point Road:
- Take the Picnic Point Road turn-off and continue along the road
- Turn right at the turn-off to The Narrows and continue along over a little one-way bridge
- Veer right as you continue along this road along the top of the levy bank
- Veer left as you continue along until you reach the park entrance.
- Travel another 7km along River Road/Hut Road until you reach Swifts Creek campground and picnic area
Road quality
The roads to this campground are dry weather only, unless you're arriving via Mathoura/Picnic Point Road.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- Dry weather only
Parking
There is parking near the entrance to Swifts Creek campground, on the right side of the information sign and at the boat ramp.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Murray Valley National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
The perfect time for a camping holiday: the days are cooler and the nights are not yet too chilly.
Spring
If it's been a wet winter white ibis and straw necked ibis will be nesting from late winter through to spring. It's also the best time to see wildflowers in bloom.
Winter
The morning light sparkles on the river and it's the time when the forests can be flooded with water and the wetlands and forest come alive.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
12°C and 32°C
Highest recorded
44.7°C
Winter temperature
Average
3°C and 17°C
Lowest recorded
–3.8°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
August to October
Driest month
February
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
98mm
Facilities
- Drinking water is limited or not available in this area.
- You’re encouraged to bring gas or fuel stoves, especially in summer during the fire season.
- Please bring your own firewood. Although dead, fallen timber on the ground may be collected for firewood in the park, there is very little wood in the campground.
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
- Wood barbecues
Boat ramp
Carpark
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
Permitted
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
Campfires are permitted between April and September. Collection of deadfall timber is permitted for small campfires only.
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
Prohibited
Carrying and using chainsaws is strictly prohibited.
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 Murray Valley National Park in the Murray-Riverina region
Murray Valley National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.