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Forest Beach Camping area (Proposed Murray River Park (part), River Murray Reserve)
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Forest Beach Camping area (Proposed Murray River Park (part), River Murray Reserve)
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Forest Beach Camping area (Proposed Murray River Park (part), 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 but must be on a leash
Restrictions
- None applicable
Warnings
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Other warnings
- Trees may fall take care
- Limbs may fall take care
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Water hazards
- Strong currents
- Submerged obstacles
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.
Closed visitor sites within Proposed Murray River Park (Part) & River Murray Reserve near townships of Strathmerton and Barmah
The following camping areas have been close due to high volumes of rainfall and rising river levels. Closures have been put in place for public safety and to avoid damage to tracks and the environment.
- Barmah Island Central Camping Area
- Barmah Island North Camping Area
- Barmah Island South Camping Area
- Barmah Willows
- The Ranch Camping Area Site 1
- The Ranch Camping Area Site 2
- The Ranch Camping Area Site 3
- The Ranch Camping Area Site 4
- The Ranch Camping Area Site 5
- The Ranch Camping Area Site 6
- The Ranch Camping Area site 7
We will review access weekly and open closed areas as soon as possible.
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
Flood affected areas within Gunbower National Park and Murray River Reserve
High river levels and environmental watering within Gunbower Island are
inundating camping areas and affecting access to and via River Track. Multiple 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. We recommend you reconsider your
travel plans. For safety reasons, do not drive through flood
waters or past road closures. Areas that are open have also been impacted by
flooding and road access is poor in some locations. Four Wheel Drive vehicles
are recommended
Areas within the State Forest are also affected. See MapShareVic for
road and track closures, and for more information, please visit the Forest and road closures page.
River track is impacted between Nursery Track and Koondrook, resulting
in access to the following bends being closed:
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
Richardson's Bend - Area Closed due to flood damage
Richardson's Bend is currently closed - Due to severe flooding Richardson's Bend Murray River Reserve sustained substantial damage to the track network. This area will remain closed until repairs can be undertaken and access tracks reinstated.
Flood affected areas in the Murray River Reserve
Some areas are affected by flooding from the Murray, Campaspe and Goulburn Rivers.
Visitors should be aware that some river banks have been eroded by flood waters and may be unstable. Do not walk, ride, drive or dig on unstable banks, they may collapse.
Trees along the river banks and tracks could be unstable and there is always a risk of trees dropping limbs.
Sections of track have been/are degraded by floods and recent rainfall, areas of track may still be holding water.
The Murray River Reserve is affected by these flood events and 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 - OPEN
Betha Bend - OPEN
Arnold Bend - OPEN
Baillieu Bend - OPEN
Baillieu Lagoon - OPEN
Tolhurst Bend - OPEN
Barra Bend - OPEN
Fulham Bend- CLOSED
Young Bend - CLOSED
Crossman Bend - CLOSED
Turner Bend - PARTIALLY OPEN- SOME AREAS STILL FLOODED
Horseshoe Bend - OPEN
Norris Bend - OPEN
Jones Bend - OPEN
Williams Bend - OPEN
Gona Bend - OPEN
This water may be present for a couple months to come. Please drive with caution and do not drive through flood waters or around closed areas.
Echuca Village Reserve Day Visitor Area partially closed
Some areas are affected by flooding from the Murray and Goulburn Rivers.
Visitors should be aware that river banks have been eroded by flood waters and may be unstable. Do not walk, ride, drive or dig on unstable banks, they may collapse.
Trees along the river banks could be unstable. There is always a risk of trees dropping limbs.
Echuca Village Reserve Day Visitor Area 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.
The reserve is partially closed due to flood damage and large trees over the main track, the main track is not completely accessible by vehicle.
Please drive with caution and do not drive through flood waters or around closed areas.
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.