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Berry Jerry Rest Area

Brookdale, NSW
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingAccessiblePets WelcomeTent SiteToiletsCaravans

About this campsite

Berry Jerry Rest Area is a convenient roadside rest and truck parking spot with direct access to Berry Gerry National Park for adventurous campers. While amenities are basic, nature enthusiasts will appreciate the direct access to Old Man Creek in the park, where camping is permitted. Moreover, the area offers vibrant fishing opportunities with a variety of fish species, including the protected trout cod.

Berry Jerry Rest Area is a conveniently located truck parking and rest area along the highway. Though it offers limited shade, users can enjoy its picnic tables and its accessibility to the beautiful Berry Jerry National Park. Despite its less than perfect sanitation, it serves as a gateway to a great outdoor experience, with camping facilities along Old Man Creek, a branch of the iconic Murrumbidgee River. This rest area is also a haven for fishing enthusiasts who can delight in catching cod, yellowbelly, redfin, and carp. Unique to this location is the presence of the trout cod, a species that users can catch and release for a sustainable fishing experience. Whether you're a road-tripper needing a break, an outdoor enthusiast or an angler looking for new fishing destinations, the Berry Jerry Rest Area could be your next stop!

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Tent Site
Caravans

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Accessible
Pets Welcome

Other Features

Bin
Free Overnight Camp
Overnight Rest Area
Mobile Phone Coverage
Day Rest Area
Day Use Area
Long Rig
Roadside rest aera and truck parking
Unknown feature

Location

Berry Jerry Rest Area•Sturt Highway, Brookdale, NSW, 2656

Common questions about Berry Jerry Rest Area

Is Berry Jerry Rest Area free to camp at?

We have Berry Jerry Rest Area in Brookdale, NSW recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.

What facilities does Berry Jerry Rest Area have?

Berry Jerry Rest Area has bin, free overnight camp, accessible, overnight rest area, mobile phone coverage and day rest area. That is the short list; 15 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.

Are dogs allowed at Berry Jerry Rest Area?

The record for Berry Jerry Rest Area lists "Pets Welcome", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.

Can you book Berry Jerry Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Berry Jerry Rest Area, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.

Where is Berry Jerry Rest Area?

Berry Jerry Rest Area sits in Brookdale, NSW. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Berry Jerry Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Berry Jerry Rest Area
FacilityOn site
BinYes
Free Overnight CampYes
AccessibleYes
Overnight Rest AreaYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Day Rest AreaYes
Day Use AreaYes
Free CampingYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Picnic TablesYes
Tent SiteYes
ToiletsYes
Long RigYes
Roadside rest aera and truck parkingYes
Yes
CaravansYes

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Sturt Highway

Brookdale, NSW 2656

Berry Jerry Rest Area

Free · no booking needed