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Access 5-6 Camping Areas (River Murray Reserve)
Camp at Access 5 & 6 Camping Areas and take in the beauty of the more remote areas of the Murray-Sunset National Park. Canoe along the Murray River, go for a swim or just relax at base. No fees or bookings are required. Access is by 4WD in dry weather only. A picnic table is available at the eastern end of the camping area.
Visitor Tips: This is a remote area with no mobile reception. Campers must be self-sufficient and carry all the water and provisions they need. Please practise minimal impact camping and observe relevant fire regulations. Fires are permitted only where fireplaces are provided and must be extinguished with water before leaving. Please bring your own firewood or a gas or electric stove or barbecue.
Campsites should be at least 20m from the river. Avoid camping under or close to large trees like River Red Gums, as branches may fall at any time and swing away from the tree. Chemical toilets are preferred. Pit toilets must be at least 100m from the water’s edge. Bury toilet paper and waste appropriately. No bins are provided – please take all rubbish home with you for recycling or disposal. Download the Lindsay, Mulcra and Wallpolla Islands Visitor Guide for more information.
Visitor Tips: This is a remote area with no mobile reception. Campers must be self-sufficient and carry all the water and provisions they need. Please practise minimal impact camping and observe relevant fire regulations. Fires are permitted only where fireplaces are provided and must be extinguished with water before leaving. Please bring your own firewood or a gas or electric stove or barbecue.
Campsites should be at least 20m from the river. Avoid camping under or close to large trees like River Red Gums, as branches may fall at any time and swing away from the tree. Chemical toilets are preferred. Pit toilets must be at least 100m from the water’s edge. Bury toilet paper and waste appropriately. No bins are provided – please take all rubbish home with you for recycling or disposal. Download the Lindsay, Mulcra and Wallpolla Islands Visitor Guide for more information.
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Access 5-6 Camping Areas (River Murray Reserve)
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Access 5-6 Camping Areas (River Murray Reserve)
Safety in nature
You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.
Accessibility
Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however, in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.
Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.
Warnings & Restrictions
Dogs
Dogs are allowed off leash
Restrictions
- No firearms allowed
Warnings
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Other warnings
- Limbs may fall take care
- Trees may fall take care
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Water hazards
- Strong currents
- Deep water
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Animals and pests
- Snakes
- Beware feral bees
Be Prepared
Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks in Victoria’s parks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care. Find out more.
Change of Conditions
Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.
Murray River Reserve - Flood Event August 2023
Murray River Reserve is affected by flooding. High river levels are inundating camping areas and affecting track access. Roads and visitor sites are temporarily closed until floodwaters recede and sites can be assessed as safe.
River Track and camping sites are affected between Colignan and Mildura, as a result the following bends or sections of these bends are closed:
- Graces Bend Camping Area, Colignan
- Lambert Island Nature Conservation Reserve
-Karadoc Sandbar Camping Area
Seasonal road closures 2023
Seasonal road closures apply to areas within and tracks bordering this park from 15 June 2023. See MapshareVic for locations of the closures. Visit the seasonal road closures page for more information
Guttrum State Forest and Benwell State Forest closed
As a result of flooding in the
area, Guttrum and Benwell State Forests have been closed to the public until 30
November 2023. Due to
these state forest closures, access to campsites in the area is not available. See MapShareVic for road and track closures,
and for more information, please visit the Forest and road closures page.
Gunbower National Park closed due to flooding
High
river levels and environmental watering within Gunbower Island are inundating
camping areas and affecting access to and via River Track. Roads
and visitor sites are temporarily closed until floodwaters recede and sites can
be assessed as safe. Tree-fall may be an ongoing issue with wet soils and
strong winds. For safety
reasons, do not drive through flood waters or past road closures.
River
track is impacted between Torrumbarry Weir Road and Koondrook, resulting
in access to the following bends being closed:
Baldwin Bend
Broken River Bend (Murray River Reserve)
Worthy Bend
McKay
Mill Bend
Dalley
Bend
Long
Bend
Old
Headworks
Bell
Bend
Mopoke
bend
Munroe
Track
Kangaroo
Track
Kate
Malone Bend
Bonnemans
Bend
Scotty
Bend
Halfway
Bend
Broken
River Bend (Gunbower National Park)
Sandbar
Bend
Gravel
Bend
Bateman’s
Track
82
Bend
84
Bend
86
Bend
Social
Bend
Nursery
Bend 1
Nursery
Bend 2
Nursery
Bend 3
Barton
Track
Robertson
Track
Cemetery
Bend
Wattle
Track
McClure
Bend
Peter
Creek
Wee
Wee Rup
Thompsons
Track
Five
Sleeper
Wire
Fence
Whistler
Iron
Punt
Black
Swamp
Barham
Mill Bend
Nugent
Bend
Morton
Bend
Milverton
Bend
Ti
Tree Plain
Fence
Track
Spur
Track
Sovereign
Bend
Clump
Bend
McKenzie
Bend
This park has been impacted by recent significant weather events and is partially closed.
For public safety, Parks Victoria will close areas
impacted by severe weather. Closures are necessary while assessments and
works are undertaken to remove risk and repair damage before reopening for
visitors. For your safety, please avoid these impacted areas.
During your visit to the Murray, you may see smaller areas fenced off or areas blocked by bollards. These areas have been closed due to safety and protection reasons. Please do not enter, remove fixtures or drive beyond them.
Visitors should be aware that river banks have been eroded by flood waters and may be unstable. Holes may have opened up in the ground and should be avoided. Trees along the river banks could be unstable. There is always a risk of trees dropping limbs.
Parks Victoria is working with Traditional Owners and other government agencies to manage the temporary levee in Echuca’s west. Visitors must not interfere with the levee.
All camping areas between Torrumbarry Weir Road and Young Road remain closed
During your visit to the Murray, you may see smaller areas fenced off or areas blocked by bollards. These areas have been closed due to safety and protection reasons. Please do not enter, remove fixtures or drive beyond them.
Visitors should be aware that river banks have been eroded by flood waters and may be unstable. Holes may have opened up in the ground and should be avoided. Trees along the river banks could be unstable. There is always a risk of trees dropping limbs.
Parks Victoria is working with Traditional Owners and other government agencies to manage the temporary levee in Echuca’s west. Visitors must not interfere with the levee.
All camping areas between Torrumbarry Weir Road and Young Road remain closed
Wallpolla and Mulcra Island Closed
Mulcra and Wallpolla Islands are closed due to riverine flood damage affecting both access and visitor safety.
Flood Damage
Some areas are affected by flooding from the Murray, Campaspe and Goulburn Rivers.
Visitors should be aware that river banks have been eroded by flood waters and may be unstable. Holes may have opened up in the ground and should be avoided. Trees along the river banks could be unstable. There is always a risk of trees dropping limbs.
Murray River Reserve has been effected by flooding. Sections of track have been/are degraded by floods and recent rainfall, areas of track may still be holding water.
River Track and camping sites are affected between Echuca and Torrumbarry Weir Road, as a result the following bends or sections of these bends are:
Burnanga Bend - OPEN
Braund Bend - OPEN
Pianta Bend - OPEN
Casey Bend - OPEN
Wills Bend - OPEN
Emu Bend - OPEN
Point Rd Bend - OPEN
Farley Bend - PARTIALLY OPEN, lower camping sections are still flooded.
Betha Bend - OPEN
Arnold Bend - OPEN
Baillieu Bend - OPEN
Baillieu Lagoon - OPEN
Tolhurst Bend - OPEN
Barra Bend - CLOSED
Young Bend - CLOSED
Crossman Bend - CLOSED
Turner Bend - CLOSED
Horseshoe Bend - CLOSED
Norris Bend - CLOSED
Jones Bend - CLOSED
Williams Bend - CLOSED
Gona Bend - CLOSED
This water may be present for a couple months to come. Please drive with caution and do not drive through flood waters.
Closed camping areas within Proposed Murray River Park (Part), River Murray Reserve in the vicinity of Strathmerton & Barmah
The following camping areas remain closed due to wet and boggy conditions on roads and within Visitor camping areas following flooding:
Murray River Adventure Trail
Stage One of the long-distance nature-based Murray River Adventure Trail will encompass a series of new and upgraded trails and other facilities from Barmah National Park (near Picnic Point) to Koondrook. The trail will pass through Lower Goulburn National Park, Gunbower National Park, Murray River Reserve and Echuca. Find out more about the project.