CampingOfficial dataNSWBourkeUpdated 25 May 2026
Darling River campground (Yapara Paaka Thuru)
5.0 combined rating4 GoogleCamp by the riverbank at Darling River campground (Yapara Paaka Thuru) in Toorale National Park, near Bourke. Watch animals and birds flock to the river, go fishing, and discover the history and scenery of outback NSW.
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CampingAvailable100%BookingRequired100%ShowersUnknown50%Hot waterUnknown50%WaterAvailable100%BBQUnknown50%TablesAvailable100%ShelterAvailable100%PowerUnknown50%FireUnknown50%
Official details
PriceThere are no camping fees at this campground but a $6 booking fee applies.
BookingsBook up to 12 people or 2 sites online.
Please noteThis is a remote campground with no water facilities, please arrive well prepared. It's a good idea to pick up maps and brochures from the Bourke office or Bourke Visitor Information Centre. The weather in this area can be extreme and unpredictable. Check conditions and closures before you set out. Please respect the wishes of the Kurnu-Baakandji People by protecting the natural and cultural features of the park.
Camping typeTent, Caravan site, Camper trailer site, Camping beside my vehicle
What to bringDrinking water, cooking water, topographic map, compass, gps
Group bookingsSchool groups and Park Eco Pass holders can make a group booking enquiry .
Number of campsites4
Full official description
Facilities: Toilets, unpowered sites, unmarked sites, picnic tables, carpark | What to bring: Drinking water, cooking water, topographic map, compass, gps | Price: There are no camping fees at this campground but a $6 booking fee applies. | Visitor facilities: Water is not available at this campground Rubbish bins are not provided. Please take your rubbish with you when you leave. Toilets There's a single non-flush toilet at the campground. Non-flush toilets Types of sites Unpowered sites Unmarked sites Picnic tables Carpark Step-free access The campground is flat and step-free, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over unsealed hard-packed ground to reach the facilities. | Permitted: Fishing A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters. | Prohibited: Please respect other campers by not playing amplified music. Pets Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information. Smoking NSW national parks are no smoking areas . Search availability
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BeachUnknown50%FishingAvailable100%SwimmingUnknown50%WalksUnknown50%PlayUnknown50%PetsNot allowed100%
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