Keep River National Park
Heat warning
Temperatures across the Northern Territory can be very hot between October and April.
It can exceed 40 degrees Celsius in some locations. High humidity in the Top End can also make you tire easily.
Check forecast temperatures before you visit. Find out how to prepare and stay safe in the heat.
Keep River National Park is one of the Northern Territory's (NT) best kept secrets. It's home to geological wonders and sites that reveal ancient Aboriginal rock art.
The city of striped sandstone structures, which can be likened to the Bungle Bungles in Western Australia (WA), are best seen on the 7km Jarnem Walk.
There is also rock art at Langgerrbi (Nigli Gap) and on the Jenemoom Walk you can see more ancient Aboriginal paintings and shell middens.
Keep River National Park is on the traditional lands of the Miriwoong and Gajirrabeng people.
This park requires visitors to the NT to have a parks pass.
There are saltwater crocodiles in all waterways in the Keep River National Park. Do not swim and Be Crocwise at all times. For more information on crocodile safety, go to the Be Crocwise website.
Get the Keep River National Park:
- fact sheet and map PDF (780.9 KB)
- walking tracks information sheet PDF (1.3 MB)
- bird list information sheet PDF (1.3 MB).
Phone: 08 8973 8888
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keep River National Park | Closed | Due to seasonal conditions | April 2025 |
| Information Centre | Closed | Due to seasonal conditions | April 2025 |
| Woorrilbem/Cockatoo Lagoon | Closed | Due to seasonal conditions | April 2025 |
| Ginger's Hill Walk | Closed | Due to seasonal conditions | April 2025 |
| Jenemoom Walk | Closed | Due to seasonal conditions | April 2025 |
| Goorrandalng Loop Walk | Closed | Due to seasonal conditions | April 2025 |
| Goorrandalng Campground | Closed | Due to seasonal conditions | April 2025 |
| Jarnem Campground | Closed | Due to seasonal conditions | April 2025 |
| Jarnem Walks | |||
| Nigli Gap | Closed | Due to seasonal conditions | April 2025 |
| Lookout Walk | Closed | Due to seasonal conditions | April 2025 |
| Loop Walk | Closed | Due to seasonal conditions | April 2025 |
Seasonal closures due to flooding from November to April.
Check road conditions before you leave home.
The park is 3km east of the NT and WA border, off the Victoria Highway.
Roads throughout the park are unsealed. Check road conditions before you go.
You can see and do all of the following in the park:
- bushwalking - find out more about walking track gradings.
- camping
- Aboriginal sites
- wildlife spotting
- scenic lookout
- ranger-guided tours
- campground hosting.
Camping is available at Keep River National Park.
A campground host site is open during peak season (May to September).
Find out how to be a campground host.
Book before you go
You must book online and pay a fee to camp.
Do this before you go. You can't pay at the site.
Learn more about camping in parks and reserves.
Keep River National Park has all of the following facilities:
- information signs
- ranger station
- visitor centre - open from 6:30am to 6:30pm
- fire pits
- limited drinking water
- public toilets
- picnic area
- campgrounds
- walking tracks
- public payphone - in front of the ranger station.
When visiting the park, remember all of the following:
- visitors to the NT require a parks pass
- download Avenza map app before you leave
- take your rubbish with you as there are no bins in the park
- stay on marked roads and tracks
- use free interactive park maps on your mobile phone or tablet
- cultural items and wildlife are protected
- pets are not permitted in the park
- nets, traps and firearms are not permitted
- be careful with fire and light fires only in fireplaces provided
- camp only in marked camping areas
- collect firewood before arriving at your picnic or campsite
- generators are only permitted at Goorrandalng Campground between 7:30am and 8:30pm
- follow all fishing laws
- check your vehicle is not transporting pests like weeds and cane toads
- a permit is needed to fly a drone - you must get the permit before you get to the park.
Phone: 08 8973 8888
Last updated: 02 October 2024
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