Murray Valley Regional Park
Explore river red gum country in Murray Valley Regional Park, between the townships of Moama and Barooga. It’s dog friendly and has plenty of riverside campgrounds, walking tracks and waterways to explore by kayak or boat.
Places to camp in Murray Valley Regional Park
Season and permits in New South Wales
The NSW Bush Fire Danger Period runs from 1 October to 31 March, and on a Total Fire Ban day no fire may be lit in the open. Popular coastal campgrounds book out over summer and the school holidays.
Most campgrounds on the NSW National Parks website need a booking, even the free ones, and 45 parks charge a separate daily vehicle entry fee. Camping in state forests is free and cannot be booked.
Official sources: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, NSW Rural Fire Service
Guides for New South Wales
- Free Camping Near Echuca: River Camps on the Murray
- Melbourne to Brisbane Drive 2026: Inland Newell Highway, Stops and Campsites
- Free Camping in NSW 2026: State Forests, Free Park Sites and Rest Areas
- Blue Mountains camping weekend from Sydney
- 3 Week Campervan Itinerary Australia: Sydney to Adelaide by the Coast
- Sydney to the Sapphire Coast camping guide
Parks in New South Wales with their own page
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