Olive Downs Campground (Sturt National Park)

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Olive Downs

Don't miss the interesting loop walk through the desert shrubs, colourful rocks and views. Takes about 90 mins but you can cut it shorter at one point.

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Hi, I am doing a trip up to Cameron's corner and planning a couple of days based at olive downs camp ground, it says that the only water available is untreated bore water. is it suitable for caravan tanks if pump up and put through a good quality in-line filter? and I would welcome any information and must see on the area. Thanks

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Reply By: Member-Heather MG NSW - Sunday, Dec 02, 2012 at 15:16

Sunday, Dec 02, 2012 at 15:16

Hi Julio,

It probably is however, considering the location of this campground, in a very arid area of the country, may I suggest that you consider how valuable water is for all campers and only take what you really need. Maybe fill containers or a bucket and use those for non drinking purposes. This is what we did when we stayed there during June overnight. I think there was a sign saying it was not suitable for drinking however I may be wrong about that.

A call or email to NSW National Parks or a visit to the Parks Office in Tibooburra if you are coming from the south might be helpful in answering your question.

regards,

Heather

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Reply By: Sawtybt - Monday, Dec 03, 2012 at 16:42

Monday, Dec 03, 2012 at 16:42

Julio,

We topped up one of our van tanks at the Dead Horse Gully campground just outside Tibooburra. We were suprised how clean the water looked in the white bucket before we transferred to the van tank.

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