Applies from Wed 19 Aug 2026, 8.30am. Last reviewed: Wed 19 Aug 2026, 10.04am

Closed areas: Yanga Homestead & Campgrounds closed due to rain

Yanga Homestead historic precinct and all campgrounds are closed at Yanga National Park due to a significant rainfall event. This alert will be lifted once they are reopened. Please contact the park office for more information. 

Affects 2 parks and 10 locations nearby. Show list

• Yanga National Park
  • Mamanga campground
  • Woolpress Bend campground
  • Yanga Historic Refrigeration Shed
  • Yanga Homestead
  • Yanga Homestead
  • Yanga Lake Red Gum bird hide
  • Yanga Lake viewing deck
  • Yanga Lake walking track
  • Yanga Woolshed picnic area
• Yanga State Conservation Area
  • The Willows campground and picnic area

Applies from Sun 26 Jul 2026, 10.11am to Sat 29 Aug 2026, 10.12am. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Aug 2026, 8.52am

Other planned events: NOTICE OF PLANNED GROUND SHOOTING

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting ground shooting programs in Yanga National Park for the management of pest animals, primarily feral pigs.
 The proposed dates for these operations will occur between 26th to 28th August 2026.
 Yanga National Park, State Conservation Area and Nature Reserve will remain open to the public during these operations.
 If poor weather occurs, it may not be possible to undertake the control.
NPWS is undertaking the management of these pest animals as they can cause significant environmental damage to biodiversity values of our conservation areas.
If you would like any further information prior to the program, please contact Lower Darling Area Manager Phone: 03 5021 8900 Email: npws.lowerdarling@environment.nsw.gov.au

Affects 2 parks and 14 locations nearby. Show list

• Yanga National Park
  • Mamanga campground
  • Regatta Beach picnic area
  • Woolpress Bend campground
  • Yanga Historic Refrigeration Shed
  • Yanga Homestead
  • Yanga Homestead
  • Yanga Lake paddle
  • Yanga Lake Red Gum bird hide
  • Yanga Lake viewing deck
  • Yanga Lake walking track
  • Yanga Woolshed
  • Yanga Woolshed
  • Yanga Woolshed picnic area
• Yanga State Conservation Area
  • The Willows campground and picnic area

Applies from Mon 16 Mar 2026, 4.38pm. Last reviewed: Wed 12 Aug 2026, 8.53am

Safety alerts: Red Alert - Blue Green Algae - Yanga Lake

There is currently a RED alert for toxic Blue-Green Algae for Yanga Lake. 

Regatta Beach Picnic Area, is still open but contact with the water should be avoided. Algae may be toxic to humans and animals. Contact with or use of water from red alert areas should be avoided due to the risk of eye and skin irritation. Drinking untreated or boiled water from these supplies can cause stomach upsets. Alternative water supplies should be sought or activated carbon treatment employed to remove toxins. People should not fish when an algal scum is present.

Further Information is available at http://www.waternsw.com.au/algae or call the park office on 03 5021 8988.

Affects 1 park and 4 locations nearby. Show list

• Yanga National Park
  • Yanga Lake paddle
  • Yanga Lake Red Gum bird hide
  • Yanga Lake viewing deck
  • Yanga Lake walking track