Budds Mare campground and picnic area

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Views of Aspley River Gorge. Photo: Robert Cleary/DCCEEW © OEH
Budds Mare Campground, Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. Photo: Piers Thomas/DCCEEW © Piers
Budds Mare Campground, Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. Photo: Gerhard Koertner/NSW Government
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Oxley Wild Rivers National Park

3 current alerts · Checked 13 Oct 2026, 2:05 pm

Official alerts
  • Elsewhere in the parkClosed areasUntil 31 Jan 2027

    Dangars Gorge closed for precinct upgrade

    The Dangars Gorge precinct in Oxley Wild Rivers NP is strictly closed while visitor facilities are being upgraded. The areas that will be closed include:

    • Dangars Gorge Campground
    • Dangars Falls Picnic Area
    • Dangars Falls lookouts
    • McDirtys walking track
    • Sailsbury Waters walking track

    Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local Armidale NPWS office (02 6738 9100).

    NPWS will be making improvements to the campground, walking tracks and signage upgrades as well as installing a new pedestrian bridge.

    During this time, visitors to Oxley Wild Rivers NP can still access other visitor precincts, such as Long Point, Gara Gorge, Wollomombi Falls, and for the more adventurous, Riverside or Halls Peak. Please note that access to Riverside and Halls Peak requires an access permit and a low-range 4WD vehicle. More information can be found on the NPWS website https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/

About

Budds Mare campground and picnic area is a great place to escape for an evening or two of rugged bush camping in a World Heritage listed landscape. The campground is right on the edge of the tablelands, with a spectacular lookout over the Apsley River Gorge.

Once you've set up your campsite, it's time to explore. The Budds Mare to Riverside walk leaves from the campground, taking you down to Riverside campground and picnic area along a 7km track. It is a strenuous walk that is suitable for experienced bushwalkers. You'll be rewarded at Riverside though, with picnic tables, barbecues and swimming holes in the Apsley River.

There are some facilities at this campground, including wood barbecues that are great for roasting marshmallows, but it's a good idea to arrive well prepared for your weekend getaway.

Know before you go

Part of Oxley Wild Rivers National Park

Oxley Wild Rivers National Park

Enjoy stunning World Heritage scenery at Budds Mare campground and picnic area. With scenic views of Apsley River Gorge, it’s a great weekend getaway for walking, fishing and relaxing.

Campsites
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Camping type

  • Tent
  • Camper trailer site
  • Camping beside my vehicle

Facilities

  • Toilets
  • Unpowered sites
  • Unmarked sites
  • Barbecue facilities
  • Picnic tables

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What this place offers

Views of Aspley River Gorge. Photo: Robert Cleary/DCCEEW © OEH

Camping beside my vehicle

Enjoy stunning World Heritage scenery at Budds Mare campground and picnic area. With scenic views of Apsley River Gorge, it's a great weekend getaway for walking, fishing and relaxing.

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Get in touch

Phone

1300 072 757

Email

parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au

Website

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Walcha office

02 6777 4700npws.nea@environment.nsw.gov.au

188W North Street, Walcha NSW 2354

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm

Where you'll be

Budds Mare Trail

Walcha NSW 2354

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