The Willows Campground in Yanga, NSW — photo 1

The Willows Campground

Yanga, NSW
CampgroundCaravansToiletsBBQNo PetsTent SiteFire Place

About this campsite

The Willows Campground is a serene woodland region situated in the Murrumbidgee Valley State Conservation Area within Yanga National Park. Renowned for bushwalking and birdwatching, the campground also provides high-quality barbecue facilities and allows campfires from April to September, creating an ideal environment for a tranquil outdoor escape.

There are barbecues here for your convenience and campfires are allowed from April to September.

How to Get There

Proceed to waypoint on the Sturt Highway, 23km east of Balranald. At waypoint turn south onto Impimi Road, which is a dirt road. Proceed for 800m then turn left onto track. Follow track to campground, approximately 1.5km. There are signs to show the way.

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Tent Site
Campground

Facilities

BBQ
Picnic Tables
Shade

Rules & Accessibility

No Pets

Other Features

Free Overnight Camp
Photo Opportunity
Bushwalking and birdwatching
Unknown feature
Dry Access Only
Non Drinking Water
National Park
Bird Watching
Walking
No bookings required for this free campground
Fire Place
Campfires allowed April to September
Long Rig
Campgrounds

Location

The Willows CampgroundImpimi Road, Yanga, NSW, 2711

Weather Forecast

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TODAY☁️
15° / 4°
FRI☁️
14° / 6°
💧 2%
SAT☁️
16° / 8°
💧 14%
SUN☁️
16° / 7°
💧 20%
MON🌦️
13° / 11°
💧 79%

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Fire Danger
Today
15°·69%·9km/h
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Tomorrow
14°·72%·10km/h
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Sat
16°·67%·13km/h
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Impimi Road

Yanga, NSW 2711

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