Ourimperee Waterhole camping area
Ourimperee Waterhole bush camping area is located in a shady area beside waterholes along the Paroo River, where you can go swimming, fishing, canoeing, birdwatching and bushwalking.
Accessible by
- 4WD
Camping area facilities
- Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
- Tent camping
- Caravan camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Campervan camping
- Motor home camping
- Tent camping beside car
- Walking
- Scenic drive
- Cultural and historic sites
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Swimming
- Fishing
Always check
- Park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
- Bureau of Meteorology weather forecasts.
- Current bushfire warnings and incidents and also fire bans and restrictions.
- Your camping permit is booked.
- Any park-specific camping information for
Currawinya.
- Visiting Currawinya safely for important safety information.
Camping area features: shady areas beside waterholes along the Paroo River, where you can go swimming, fishing, canoeing, birdwatching and bushwalking.
Location: Ourimperee Waterhole is behind the Currawinya Woolshed approximately 46km from the park entrance from Thargomindah or 25km from the entrance from Hungerford.
Maps: Ourimperee Waterhole camping area
Access: the camping area can be reached by 4WD vehicle, off-road camper trailers, off-road caravans and small off-road motorhomes and buses in dry weather only.
Number of sites: open areas without separately defined sites.
Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping beside your car; walk-in camping; off-road camper trailers; off-road caravans, small off-road motorhomes and large groups.
Camp site surface: sand, dirt.
Facilities: cold bush showers, flushing toilets nearby at the woolshed.
Open fires: allowed (except when fire bans apply) but fuel stoves recommended.
Generator use: prohibited.
Essentials to bring: drinking water - at least seven litres of water per person, per day for drinking, cooking and washing. Local water is not suitable for drinking. Bring rubbish bags, and take all recyclables and rubbish with you when you leave. Bins are not provided. Bring your own untreated, clean mill off-cuts for firewood, or preferably bring a fuel or gas stove for cooking.
Bookings: book online. If you cannot book online, see camping bookings for other options.
It is advisable to contact the Department of Transport and Main Roads or phone 13 19 40 for road conditions and the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) for weather conditions one week prior to travelling.
Mobile phone coverage: Is available at the Ranger station located in Currawinya National Park.
Upcoming camping area availability
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Currawinya safely and camp with care.
- There are currently no park alerts for this park.