Bumberry Ridge Parking Area in Parkes, NSW — photo 1

Bumberry Ridge Parking Area

Parkes, NSW
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingCaravansPets Welcome

About this campsite

Bumberry Ridge Parking Area, a conveniently placed gravel patch, serves as the gateway to the inviting Bumberry Ridge Trail situated in the picturesque Goobang National Park. Although minimalistic and without facilities, it plays a significant role as a starting point for your adventure through wilderness. Please note that pets aren't permitted within the park, ensuring preservation of local habitat. Due to occasional roadwork operations, thoughtful parking is appreciated to avoid hindering early morning road crews. Venture into nature's beauty, right from Bumberry Ridge Parking Area!

Pets are not allowed inside the National Park. Be aware that if roadworks are in progress, this spot is use to store roadmaking materials, so be careful where you park so as not to obstruct the early morning road crew.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Free Camping

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Free Overnight Camp
Day Rest Area
Gravel patch – no facilities
Long Rig
Walking
Mobile phone signal on both Optus and Telstra
Walking trails
Unknown feature
Overnight Rest Area
Mobile Phone Coverage
Day Use Area

Location

Bumberry Ridge Parking AreaOrange Road, Parkes, NSW, 2870

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Free to stay

No booking needed — first come, first served

Free campsite — no booking needed, sites are first come, first served.

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Orange Road

Parkes, NSW 2870

Bumberry Ridge Parking Area

Free · no booking needed