Thistle Bend Camping Area (Barmah National Park)

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Thistle Bend Camping Area (Barmah National Park)

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 not allowed

Restrictions

No firearms allowed
No firearms allowed
No horses
Not yet assessed
No dogs allowed
No dogs allowed
No drones without a permit

Warnings

Terrain hazards
Slippery road
Other warnings
Trees may fall take care

Limbs may fall take care
Water hazards
Submerged obstacles

Strong currents

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.

Tracks that are un-trafficable due to flooding.

Some tracks within Barmah National Park have become un-trafficable to motorised vehicles due to flooding.

Please note that management vehicle only tracks have not been considered in this update because they are not open for public access by motorised vehicles.

Tracks affected, typically open to the public include:

Sand Ridge Track (Part)
Four Mile Track
Long Plain Track (Part)
Sapling Landing Track
Double Crossing Track (Part)
Gowers Track
McDonalds Track
Short Cut Track

See attached map for detail.

Please DO NOT drive through flood water and take care on all tracks during wet conditions and avoid using wet tracks whenever possible, for your safety and to prevent damage to tracks.

Attachments: Barmah National Park Change of conditions 14 Dec 2025 (872KB)