Blackbird Flat Camping Area
Blackbird Flat Camping Area
About this campsite
Blackbird Flat Camping Area is an abundant, grassy site situated on the bank of the Macleay River. It's an adventurer’s dream with ample opportunities for fishing, swimming, and canoeing. For the comfort of visitors, there's a sizable covered picnic area. Please be advised, the onsite water tank is not equipped for drinking purposes. Enjoy an immersive experience in nature that's perfect for family outings, solo explorations, or group camping trips.
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Blackbird Flat Camping Area•Armidale-Kempsey Road, Comara, NSW, 2440
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What facilities does Blackbird Flat Camping Area have?
Blackbird Flat Camping Area has tent site, fishing swimming and canoeing, canoeing kayaking, camping area, pets welcome and river fishing. That is the short list; 27 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 Blackbird Flat Camping Area?
The record for Blackbird Flat Camping 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 Blackbird Flat Camping Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Blackbird Flat Camping 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 Blackbird Flat Camping Area?
Blackbird Flat Camping Area sits in Comara, 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 Blackbird Flat Camping Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Fishing swimming and canoeing | Yes |
| Canoeing Kayaking | Yes |
| Camping Area | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| River Fishing | Yes |
| Photo Opportunity | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Fire Place | Yes |
| Swimming | Yes |
| Take your rubbish with you | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| BYO drinking water | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Non Drinking Water | Yes |
| Camp Trailers | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Dry Access Only | Yes |
| Fishing Spot | Yes |
| On the bank of the Macleay River | Yes |
| Walking | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Large covered picnic area | Yes |
| Pit toilets | Yes |
| Campgrounds | Yes |
| Large level grassy area | Yes |
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Armidale-Kempsey Road
Comara, NSW 2440