East Ben Boyd Forest Rest Area in Narrabarba, NSW — photo 1

East Ben Boyd Forest Rest Area

Narrabarba, NSW
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingPets WelcomeCaravansAccessibleToilets

About this campsite

No description available.

How to Get There

East Boyd State Forest, Scrubby Creek Picnic Area is on the northbound side of the road about 15 minutes from Eden. It is a well shaded area Turn into Wombat Road and turn right 700m along a dirt road that runs north parallel to the Princess Highway. Very long rigs may have some difficulty along this track and it would be best to walk it just to be sure.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Caravans

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome
Accessible

Other Features

Maximum 20 hrs
Non Drinking Water
Day Rest Area
Bin
Overnight Rest Area
Day Use Area
Unknown feature
Long Rig
Free Overnight Camp

Location

East Ben Boyd Forest Rest Area•Princes Highway, Narrabarba, NSW, 2551

Common questions about East Ben Boyd Forest Rest Area

Is East Ben Boyd Forest Rest Area free to camp at?

We have East Ben Boyd Forest Rest Area in Narrabarba, 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 East Ben Boyd Forest Rest Area have?

East Ben Boyd Forest Rest Area has picnic tables, maximum 20 hrs, non drinking water, pets welcome, day rest area and bin. That is the short list; 14 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 East Ben Boyd Forest Rest Area?

The record for East Ben Boyd Forest 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 East Ben Boyd Forest Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for East Ben Boyd Forest 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 East Ben Boyd Forest Rest Area?

East Ben Boyd Forest Rest Area sits in Narrabarba, 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 East Ben Boyd Forest Rest Area

Facilities recorded for East Ben Boyd Forest Rest Area
FacilityOn site
Picnic TablesYes
Maximum 20 hrsYes
Non Drinking WaterYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Day Rest AreaYes
BinYes
Free CampingYes
CaravansYes
AccessibleYes
Overnight Rest AreaYes
Day Use AreaYes
Yes
Long RigYes
ToiletsYes
Free Overnight CampYes

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

Listed as a free camp — we have not confirmed the fee with the operator
Councils and new owners do bring in fees, so ring ahead or check signage
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Princes Highway

Narrabarba, NSW 2551

East Ben Boyd Forest Rest Area

Free · no booking needed