
Bohena Creek Rest Area

Bohena Creek Rest Area
About this campsite
Bohena Creek Rest Area is a pleasant, accessible pit-stop for traveling families and truckers alike. Located just off the highway, it features new, clean toilet facilities and sheltered picnic tables for outdoor dining. With ample space for large vehicles and a convenient turning lane, it is an ideal stop-over for those on long journeys, offering a slice of tranquility and a chance to stretch your legs.
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Location
Bohena Creek Rest Area•Newell Highway, Jacks Creek, NSW, 2390
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Is Bohena Creek Rest Area free to camp at?
We have Bohena Creek Rest Area in Jacks Creek, 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 Bohena Creek Rest Area have?
Bohena Creek Rest Area has overnight rest area, free overnight camp, day use area, picnic tables, day rest area and shade. That is the short list; 13 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 Bohena Creek Rest Area?
The record for Bohena Creek 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 Bohena Creek Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Bohena Creek 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 Bohena Creek Rest Area?
Bohena Creek Rest Area sits in Jacks Creek, 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 Bohena Creek Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
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Newell Highway
Jacks Creek, NSW 2390
Bohena Creek Rest Area
Free · no booking needed
