Permits for camping overnight outside a designated area

You do not need a permit to enter most of the parks and reserves in the Northern Territory (NT).

Most parks and reserves in the NT have designated camp grounds where you can camp without a permit.

Find out more about camping in parks and reserves.

When you need a permit

You need a permit for the following:

• to camp overnight outside of a designated camping area
• to enter and camp overnight at Cobourg Peninsula - Garig Gunak Barlu National Park.

Before you apply

Before you apply to get a permit you must understand all the rules and guidelines for safety, comfort and permits in parks and reserves.

How to apply

To apply for a permit, contact the permits office on 08 8999 4795.

After your trip

When you return from your trip you must contact the Parks and Wildlife employee named on your permit to tell them you have left the park and that everyone in your group is safe.