Coopernook Forest HQ in North Coast of NSW — photo 1

Coopernook Forest HQ

North Coast of NSW
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingFire PlacePets WelcomeBBQCaravansTent SiteToilets

About this campsite

Free camping at Coopernook Forest HQ near Taree. Caravan and tent sites with toilets, barbecues and picnic facilities in Coopernook State Forest, NSW.

Coopernook Forest HQ in Coopernook State Forest offers free camping for caravans, camper trailers and tents along Forest Road near Moorland, north of Taree. The site provides basic facilities including toilets, barbecues, picnic areas and car parking within scenic eucalypt forest. Water is available for handwashing only, and no power is supplied. Walking and hiking trails surround the camping area, making it suitable for families seeking a brief stopover or overnight stay in a state forest setting.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Tent Site
Free Camping

Facilities

Shade
Picnic Tables
BBQ

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Fire Place

Location

Weather Forecast

Data from MET Norway
TODAY☀️
16° / 16°
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THU🌧️
19° / 16°
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FRI🌦️
22° / 16°
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SAT🌦️
26° / 15°
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SUN🌦️
26° / 18°
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Common questions about Coopernook Forest HQ

Is Coopernook Forest HQ free to camp at?

Yes. Coopernook Forest HQ in NSW is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. Facilities on site: shade, picnic tables, fire place and pets welcome.

What facilities does Coopernook Forest HQ have?

Coopernook Forest HQ has shade, picnic tables, fire place, pets welcome, bbq and caravans. That is the short list; 9 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 Coopernook Forest HQ?

The record for Coopernook Forest HQ 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 Coopernook Forest HQ online?

We hold no online booking link for Coopernook Forest HQ, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Coopernook Forest HQ?

Coopernook Forest HQ sits in 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 Coopernook Forest HQ

Facilities recorded for Coopernook Forest HQ
FacilityOn site
ShadeYes
Picnic TablesYes
Fire PlaceYes
Pets WelcomeYes
BBQYes
CaravansYes
Tent SiteYes
ToiletsYes
Free CampingYes

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Fire Danger
Today
16°·98%·17km/h
No Rating
Tomorrow
19°·93%·34km/h
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Fri
22°·76%·33km/h
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Coopernook Forest HQ

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