Nangar horse riding trails
Nangar National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Nangar horse riding trails.
Getting there and parking
Nangar horse riding trails are in Nangar National Park. To get there:
From Eugowra:
- Travel 10km along Escort Way (Eugowra – Orange Road)
- The park entrance sign is at the intersection with Dripping Rock Road
- Turn right here and travel 2.5km along Dripping Rock Road, where you’ll cross a cattle grid into the park.
From Orange:
- Travel 70km along Escort Way (otherwise known as Forbes Road)
- The park entrance sign is at the intersection with Dripping Rock Road
- Turn left here and travel 2.5km along Dripping Rock Road, where you’ll cross a cattle grid into the park.
Road quality
2WDs can access the park via Dripping Rock Road. 4WDs are required to drive through the rest of the park.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- Most roads require 4WD vehicle
Weather restrictions
- 4WD required in wet weather
Parking
Parking for horse floats is available 1km from the park entry at the first visitor sign. Horse floats may have trouble traversing the creek crossing further along Dripping Rock Road.
Facilities
- Horses can be held in temporary fencing located near the dam on the south side of Dripping Rock Road. Temporary yards or structures should be removed when the camping area is vacated.
- Water is available from a dam located on the southwest side of the Dripping Rock Road. Horses are not permitted within 30m of the dam itself.
- Scatter horse manure and bury human waste at a depth of at least 30cm or remove from the site.
- Collecting firewood in the park is prohibited, so you’ll need to bring your own with you. Fuel stoves are preferred. If a fire is necessary, suitable containers with legs must be used to avoid burnt patches on the ground.
- Rubbish bins are not available, so please take your rubbish with you when you leave.
Toilets
Non-flush toilets are located at Terarra Creek camping and picnic area.
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Fire rings (bring your own firewood)
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
Permitted
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
Camping
Cycling
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
Generators
Horses
Horse riding is permitted on specific trails in this park. You must remain on these trails at all times and ride in a way that meets the code of practice for horse riding in parks.
Prohibited
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.
Operated by
- Bathurst office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6332 7640
- 02 6332 7680 To contact the KARST Conservation Unit in this office.
- npws.centralwest@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Level 2, 203-209 Russell Street, Bathurst NSW 2795
Park info
- in Nangar National Park in the Country NSW region
- Nangar National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to extreme weather or fire danger.