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- Photo 1: B Ferguson/OEH
- Photo 2: B Ferguson/OEH
- Photo 3: B Ferguson/OEH
- Photo 4: Gavin Hansford
- Photo 5: Gavin Hansford
- Photo 6: Gavin Hansford
Swifts Creek Campground
Murray Valley National Park, New South Wales, Australia
About this place
Murray River camping at The Narrows, with boating, fishing and cycling close by.
- Camping setup
- Tents, Camper trailers, Caravans
Swifts Creek campground lies near the narrowest part of the Murray River in Murray Valley National Park. The water and surrounding woodland give it an easy base for a short riverside stay.
Use the nearby boat ramp for a kayak or boat trip, try fishing, or explore the area on foot or bicycle. Keep an eye out for river birds and koalas in the trees around camp.
What this place offers
- Non-flush toilets
- Unpowered sites
- Unmarked sites
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
- Picnic tables
- Carpark
Getting there
By car from Moama (dry weather access only): Head along Cobb Highway towards Mathoura for around 20mins (29.8km) Turn right onto Exchange Road (NPWS symbol on sign), and head into Murray Valley National Park's Moira precinct. Continue along Exchange Road, veering left down Coolamon Road. Turn right onto Swifts Creek Road and continue along until you reach the River Road intersection at the river. Turn right into Swifts Creek campground and picnic area. From Mathoura/Picnic Point Road: Take the Picnic Point Road turn-off and continue along the road Turn right at the turn-off to The Narrows and continue along over a little one-way bridge Veer right as you continue along this road along the top of the levy bank Veer left as you continue along until you reach the park entrance. Travel another 7km along River Road/Hut Road until you reach Swifts Creek campground and picnic area Road quality: The roads to this campground are dry weather only, unless you're arriving via Mathoura/Picnic Point Road. Unsealed roads Vehicle access: 2WD vehicles Weather restrictions: Dry weather only Parking: There is parking near the entrance to Swifts Creek campground, on the right side of the information sign and at the boat ramp.
Things to know
- Check booking requirements and current NPWS park alerts before travelling.
- Bring drinking and cooking water.
- Pets are not permitted; certified assistance animals are excepted.
Where you'll be
Murray Valley National Park, New South Wales, Australia
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