Brandons Bend Reserve Camping Area in Hay South, NSW — photo 1

Brandons Bend Reserve Camping Area

Hay South, NSW
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingTent SiteSwimmingFire PlaceNo PetsFishing SpotRiver FishingCaravans

About this campsite

Brandons Bend Reserve Camping Area is a beautifully pristine and accessible location near the Sturt Highway. This campground is ideal for outdoor adventures with opportunities for fishing, swimming, and canoeing along the Murrumbidgee River. Its 4WD-accessible terrain allows guests to explore beyond the highway, close to the river's edge. With its expansive level ground, it provides various options for camping in either sunny or shady areas, making it an excellent overnight rest spot for transients.

Brandons Bend Reserve Camping Area is located proximate to the Sturt Highway in Hay South, offering direct access to the expanse of the Murrumbidgee River. This idyllic location presents visitors with a myriad of recreational opportunities that include fishing, swimming, and canoeing. For those with a 4WD vehicle at their disposal, you can delve further into the charming landscape, away from the noise of the highway and closer to the tranquil river's edge. This locale also serves as an ideal overnight rest area for travelers on the move, offering a variety of level ground camping spots in both sunny and shaded areas. A stay at Brandons Bend Reserve guarantees an experience filled with resplendent natural beauty and relaxing outdoor activities.

What this place offers

Activities

Swimming
Fishing Spot

Accommodation Types

Tent Site
Camping Area
Free Camping
Caravans

Facilities

Picnic Tables
Shade

Rules & Accessibility

No Pets

Other Features

Walking
Canoeing Kayaking
Fire Place
Mobile Phone Coverage
Free Overnight Camp
On the bank of the Murrumbidgee River
Be careful after rain even with a 4WD
Dry Access Only
Unknown feature
Bird Watching
Campgrounds
River Fishing

Location

Brandons Bend Reserve Camping Area•Sturt Highway, Hay South, NSW, 2711

Common questions about Brandons Bend Reserve Camping Area

Is Brandons Bend Reserve Camping Area free to camp at?

We have Brandons Bend Reserve Camping Area in Hay South, 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 Brandons Bend Reserve Camping Area have?

Brandons Bend Reserve Camping Area has picnic tables, tent site, swimming, camping area, walking and canoeing kayaking. That is the short list; 20 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 Brandons Bend Reserve Camping Area?

The record for Brandons Bend Reserve Camping Area lists "No Pets", 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 Brandons Bend Reserve Camping Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Brandons Bend Reserve 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 Brandons Bend Reserve Camping Area?

Brandons Bend Reserve Camping Area sits in Hay South, 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 Brandons Bend Reserve Camping Area

Facilities recorded for Brandons Bend Reserve Camping Area
FacilityOn site
Picnic TablesYes
Tent SiteYes
SwimmingYes
Camping AreaYes
WalkingYes
Canoeing KayakingYes
Free CampingYes
Fire PlaceYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
No PetsYes
Free Overnight CampYes
On the bank of the Murrumbidgee RiverYes
Fishing SpotYes
Be careful after rain even with a 4WDYes
ShadeYes
Dry Access OnlyYes
Yes
Bird WatchingYes
CampgroundsYes
River FishingYes
CaravansYes

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Sturt Highway

Hay South, NSW 2711

Brandons Bend Reserve Camping Area

Free · no booking needed