About the Park
The Wangkumara Aboriginal people, who travelled widely throughout this arid land, were sustained during times of drought by waterholes and permanent soaks. With the development of pastoral leases and establishment of government reserves, the Aboriginal people were shifted further east along the Darling River. The first Europeans to explore the area were a group led by Charles Sturt after whom the park is named. Shepherds ventured out this way when conditions where favourable, but it was the discovery of gold in 1880 which attracted 3000 people to the 'Granite Diggings'. Sturt National Park was established in 1972 to protect a portion of this unique area and to provide opportunities for people to explore this part of the state. Poor results, harsh conditions and disease saw the gold rush peter out by 1890's, but the infrastructure had been established at Tibooburra to allow pastoralism to expand 'into the corner'. Camerons Corner The point at which Queensland, NSW and South Australia meet is a great place to see 'The Dog Fence', the longest fence in the world. It takes about two hours to drive the 140km form Tibooburra to Cameron Corner. Along the way you'll pass by Forte Grey where Sturt's party built a stockade to protect their supplies and stop their sheep wandering. A walking track near the camping area will enable you to explore the surrounding dunes and flood plain country.
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