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Bendemeer Rodeo Camping Area

Bendemeer, NSW
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About this campsite

Enjoy rustic and authentic camping experiences at the Bendemeer Rodeo Camping Area. Positioned beautifully on the eastern bank of the MacDonald River, it provides campers with access to basics like flushing toilets. As a designated overnight camping spot, it offers relief and relaxation for weary road trippers. The area is situated close to major highways making it easily accessible, but be sure to distinguish it from the Memorial Park which does not allow overnight stays. Experience the outdoors in a charming, budget-friendly environment that encapsulates the spirit of rodeo grounds.

The Bendemeer Rodeo Camping Area is a convenient and cost-effective solution for short-term stays. It has an advantageous location, nestled between the Oxley/New England Highways and the eastern bank of the Macdonald River, making it a convenient pit stop or overnight location for travelers. Notably, the campsite is facilitated with flushing toilets. The camp area is situated around the Rodeo grounds, which is distinct from the Memorial Park rest area where camping is not permitted. To ensure an orderly and managed stay for all visitors, the camping area strictly institutes a self-registration system and adherence to a 24-hour stay limit. The proximity to the caravan park, highways, and the river offers a mix of accessibility and tranquility, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a brief retreat without deviating from their travel routes. However, note that this site is regularly patrolled to ensure safety and compliance with regulations, so please register upon arrival and respect the maximum permitted stay duration. Whether you're on an adventurous road trip or a considered journey through the Oxley/New England Highways, the Bendemeer Rodeo Camping Area welcomes you for a short, but memorable stay!

How to Get There

From the New England Highway follow the track next to the caravan park for about 800m. At rear of rodeo arena adjacent to river. The entrance is easy to miss. As you turn off the Highway you will see the Bendemeer Tourist Park ahead on the left. To get to the signed "Roadside Rest Area" turn Immediately left onto the unsealed road BEFORE the Caravan Park. See Waypoint Streetview on Map tab. NOTE the self-registration box is at this end of the entrance road.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Camping Area
Tent Site
Caravans

Facilities

Picnic Tables
Shade
BBQ

Rules & Accessibility

Camping Fee
Pets Welcome

Other Features

Overnight 24 hour stay
Overnight Rest Area
Maximum 24 hrs
Wood BBQs
On the bank of the Macdonald River
Unknown feature
Long Rig
Photo Opportunity
Campgrounds
Peaceful and pretty location
Bin
Mobile Phone Coverage
Camp Trailers
$5 per vehicle camping fee from April 2014 – Self registration on entry
Flushing toilets – BYO paper
No showers

Location

Bendemeer Rodeo Camping AreaRodeo Ground, Bendemeer, NSW, 2355

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Bendemeer, NSW 2355

Bendemeer Rodeo Camping Area