Please note
- Before planning any visit to a State forest, please read the NSW Government COVID-19 rules to check current rules and restrictions in NSW.
- Please use our self notification form when camping in NSW State forest camping areas.
- For the latest updates of hunting in State forests, please refer to the Department of Primary Industries.
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Displaying closures and notices for Hunter and Northern NSW State forests
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Partial closure of Orara East State Forest
When: 23 Apr 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-orara-east-state-forest
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Hunter and northern NSW State forests: Notice 1080 baiting for wild dog and fox control
When: 23 Apr 2024 - 30 Jun 2024
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/notification-of-wild-dog-and-fox-control-program
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Bellangry State Forest: Number 1 Tower Picnic Area closed
When: 5 Apr 2024 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/bellangry-state-forest-number-1-tower-picnic-area-closed
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Partial closure of Newry State Forest
When: 4 Apr 2024 - 30 Jun 2024
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-newry-state-forest
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Chichester State Forest: Mount Allyn Road Closed - Bridge failure
When: 18 Mar 2024 until further notice
Affects: Chichester State Forest (Allyn River)https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/chichester-state-forest-mount-allyn-road
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Partial closure of Yarratt State Forest
When: 4 Mar 2024 - 2 Jun 2024
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-yarratt-state-forest2
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Partial closure of Mistake State Forest
When: 16 Feb 2024 - 30 Jun 2024
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-mistake-state-forest
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Partial closure of Riamukka State Forest
When: 8 Feb 2024 - 30 Jun 2024
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-riamukka-state-forest
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Partial closure of Tuckers Nob State Forest
When: 1 Feb 2024 - 30 Jun 2024
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-tuckers-nob-state-forest
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Partial closure of Tarkeeth State Forest
When: 22 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-tarkeeth-state-forest
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Partial closure of Olney State Forest
When: 22 Jan 2024 - 31 Jul 2024
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-olney-state-forest
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Partial closure of Sheas Nob State Forest
When: 8 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-sheas-nob-state-forest
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Partial closure of Kangaroo River State Forest
When: 25 Dec 2023 - 30 Jun 2024
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-kangaroo-river-state-forest
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Partial closure of Candole State Forest
When: 25 Dec 2023 - 30 Jun 2024
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-candole-state-forest
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Partial closure of Braemar State Forest
When: 11 Dec 2023 - 30 Jun 2024
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-braemar-state-forest
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Partial closure of Styx River State Forest
When: 11 Dec 2023 - 30 Jun 2024
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-styx-river-state-forest
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Partial closure of Clouds Creek State Forest
When: 11 Dec 2023 - 30 Jun 2024
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-clouds-creek-state-forest
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Partial closure of Myrtle State Forest
When: 24 Nov 2023 - 30 Jun 2024
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-myrtle-state-forest
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Partial closure of Moonpar State Forest
When: 13 Nov 2023 - 30 Jun 2024
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-moonpar-state-forest2
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Partial closure of Moonpar State Forest
When: 13 Nov 2023 - 30 Jun 2024
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-moonpar-state-forest
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Partial closure of Nymboida State Forest
When: 13 Nov 2023 - 30 Jun 2024
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-nymboida-state-forest
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Partial closure of Wild Cattle Creek State Forest
When: 6 Nov 2023 - 30 Jun 2024
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-wild-cattle-creek-state-forest
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Gilgurry State Forest: Currently closed due to fires
When: 1 Nov 2023 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/gilgurry-state-forest-currently-closed-due-to-fires
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Donnybrook State Forest: Currently closed due to fires
When: 1 Nov 2023 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/donnybrook-state-forest-currently-closed-due-to-fires
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Forestland State Forest: Currently closed due to fires
When: 1 Nov 2023 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/forestland-state-forest-currently-closed-due-to-fires
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Sugarloaf State Forest: Currently closed due to fires
When: 1 Nov 2023 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/sugarloaf-state-forest-currently-closed-due-to-fires
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Malara State Forest: Currently closed due to fires
When: 1 Nov 2023 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/malara-state-forest-currently-closed-due-to-fires
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Nymboida State Forest: Currently closed due to fires
When: 1 Nov 2023 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/nymboida-state-forest-currently-closed-due-to-fires
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Oakwood State Forest: Currently closed due to fires
When: 1 Nov 2023 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/oakwood-state-forest-currently-closed-due-to-fires
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Spirabo State Forest: Currently closed due to fires
When: 1 Nov 2023 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/spirabo-state-forest-currently-closed-due-to-fires
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Boorook State Forest: Currently closed due to fires
When: 1 Nov 2023 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/boorook-state-forest-closed-due-fires
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Butterleaf State Forest: Currently closed due to fires
When: 1 Nov 2023 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/butterleaf-state-forest-currently-closed-due-to-fires
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Orara East State Forest – Notice of herbicide use
When: 25 Oct 2023 - 30 Jun 2024
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/orara-east-state-forest-notice-of-herbicide-use
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Access to Coopernook HQ: Heavy traffic along Forest Road, Coopernook Forest Way and Langley Vale Way
When: 23 Sep 2023 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/access-to-coopernook-hq-heavy-traffic-along-forest-road,-coopernook-forest-way-and-langley-vale-way2
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Ewingar State Forest: Currently closed due to fires
When: 20 Sep 2023 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/ewingar-state-forest-currently-closed-due-to-fires
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Partial closure of Newry State Forest
When: 27 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-newry-state-forest2
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Lansdowne State Forest: Harvesting operations commencing
When: 1 May 2023 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/lansdowne-state-forest-harvesting-operations-commencing
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Hazard Reduction Burning Advice
When: 1 Apr 2023 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/hazard-reduction-burning-advice
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Clouds Creek State Forest: Closed
When: 3 Mar 2023 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/clouds-creek-state-forest-closed2
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Styx River State Forest: Wattle Flat Picnic area and campground reopened, noting heavy traffic
When: 29 Nov 2022 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/styx-river-state-forest-wattle-flat-picnic-area-and-campground-temporarily-closed
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Broken Bago State Forest: Paddock Road closed
When: 28 Nov 2022 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/broken-bago-state-forest-paddock-road-closed
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Chichester State Forest: Plantation harvesting operations taking place
When: 21 Nov 2022 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/chichester-state-forest-plantation-harvesting-operations-taking-place
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Lorne State Forest: Harvesting operations recommencing
When: 21 Nov 2022 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/lorne-state-forest-harvesting-operations-recommencing
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Aerial chemical weed application in Watagans/Olney State Forest harvested sites
When: 14 Nov 2022 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/aerial-chemical-weed-application-in-watagansolney-state-forest-harvested-sites
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Heaton State Forest: Road closures
When: 28 Oct 2022 until further notice
Affects: Heaton State Foresthttps://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/heaton-state-forest-road-closures
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Wet weather road impacts
When: 7 Jul 2022 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/wet-weather-road-impacts
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Yabbra State Forest: closed
When: 16 May 2022 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/yabbra-state-forest-closed
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Bagawa State Forest: Twelve Sixty Road closed until further notice
When: 6 Apr 2022 until further notice
Affects: Bagawa State Foresthttps://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/twelve-sixty-road
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Toonumbar State Forest: closed
When: 11 Mar 2022 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/toonumbar-state-forest-closed
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Sugarloaf State Forest: closed
When: 11 Mar 2022 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/sugarloaf-state-forest-closed
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Bungabbee State Forest: closed
When: 11 Mar 2022 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/bungabbee-state-forest-closed
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Masseys Creek State Forest: Boonabilla Road and Basin Road closed to vehicle traffic
When: 31 Dec 2021 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/masseys-creek-state-forest-boonabilla-road-and-basin-road-closed-to-vehicle-traffic
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Comboyne State Forest: Waitui Road closed
When: 7 Jun 2021 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/comboyne-state-forest-waitui-road-closed
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Exclusive use - Part Leard State Forest
When: 4 May 2021 - 31 Dec 2033
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/exclusive-use-part-leard-state-forest2
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Exclusive use - Part Leard State Forest
When: 28 Sep 2020 - 27 Sep 2025
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/exclusive-use-part-leard-state-forest
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Ourimbah State Forest’s Wallaby Road and Middle Ridge Road closed indefinitely
When: 7 Aug 2020 until further notice
Affects: Ourimbah State Foresthttps://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/ourimbah-state-forests-wallaby-road-and-middle-ridge-road-closed-indefinitely
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Kippara State Forest: Closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/kippara-state-forest-closed
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Yessabah State Forest: closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/yessabah-state-forest-closed
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Terrible Billy State Forest: closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/terrible-billy-state-forest-closed
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Putty State Forest: partly closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/putty-state-forest-partially-closed
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Nowendoc State Forest: Partially closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/nowendoc-state-forest-partially-closed
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Doona State Forest: Partially closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/doona-state-forest-partially-closed
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Copeton State Forest: Closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/copeton-state-forest-closed
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Carrai State Forest: Closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/carrai-state-forest-closed
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Broadwater State Forest: Closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/broadwater-state-forest-closed
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Boonanghi State Forest: Closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/boonanghi-state-forest-closed
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Mistake State Forest: Closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/mistake-state-forest-closed
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Lower Creek State Forest: Closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/lower-creek-state-forest-closed
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Green Hills State Forest: Partially closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/green-hills-state-forest-closed
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Gundar State Forest: Closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/gundar-state-forest-closed