If you travel directly past the telephone box you will end-up at the "bush park". You can camp or park your caravan here. The park has a good supply of "washing water", a septic toilet and cold showers. These facilities are provided for a very small fee, payable to the caretaker at the bush park or at the Outpost. You can also camp "in the bush" but this is not encouraged due to hygiene problems. Rubbish bins are dotted all over the reserve, so keep the outback tidy.

Please be very aware that Opalton does not have electricity, drinking water, hotels, fuel of any type, garage facilities and many other conveniences to which you may be accustomed.  We do have an unbeatable, quiet lifestyle, very friendly locals, fantastic bird life, good fossicking (with assistance in finding a good stone) souvenirs, and cut and rough opals at extremely low field prices.  Should you need it, first aid is available from the proficient locals.  Emergencies are referred to Australia's Royal Flying Doctor Service, or other appropriate services.  A full RFDS medical kit is on hand at the Outpost.