Eli Elwah Reserve Camping Area in Hay South, NSW — photo 1

Eli Elwah Reserve Camping Area

Hay South, NSW
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingNo PetsSwimmingFishing SpotCaravansTent SiteRiver FishingFire Place

About this campsite

Eli Elwah Reserve Camping Area offers an authentic outdoor experience set within a scenic riverside location. Campers will appreciate the ability to indulge in peaceful pastimes such as fishing, swimming, and canoeing. Its off-the-beaten-path location lends both tranquillity and a touch of adventure, offering a true getaway from urban life. Please note that access involves a rough dirt track, ensuring an off-road experience.

Eli Elwah Reserve Camping Area is a pristine hideaway nestled right off the Sturt Highway. Here, visitors can look forward to a refreshing escape from the urban life, surrounded by the rugged beauty of natural landscapes. The reserve, accessible by a neat dirt track, offers an exhilarating mix of outdoor activities: refine your fishing skills by the river's edge, dive in for a leisurely swim, or embark on a serene canoeing journey upon the calm river waters. A stay at Eli Elwah Reserve undoubtedly promises a memorable experience filled with adventure, tranquility, and a close connection to Mother Nature.

What this place offers

Activities

Swimming
Fishing Spot

Accommodation Types

Campgrounds
Caravans
Camping Area
Tent Site
Free Camping

Facilities

Picnic Tables
Shade

Rules & Accessibility

No Pets

Other Features

Canoeing Kayaking
Free Overnight Camp
Dry Access Only
Bird Watching
Photo Opportunity
Unknown feature
On the bank of the Murrumbidgee River
River Fishing
Fire Place

Location

Eli Elwah Reserve Camping Area•Sturt Highway, Hay South, NSW, 2711

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY🌦️
27° / 12°
💧 86%
MON☀️
20° / 8°
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TUE☁️
20° / 9°
💧 8%
WED🌦️
22° / 10°
💧 8%
THU☀️
24° / 10°
💧 2%

Common questions about Eli Elwah Reserve Camping Area

Is Eli Elwah Reserve Camping Area free to camp at?

We have Eli Elwah 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 Eli Elwah Reserve Camping Area have?

Eli Elwah Reserve Camping Area has campgrounds, canoeing kayaking, free overnight camp, dry access only, bird watching and photo opportunity. That is the short list; 17 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 Eli Elwah Reserve Camping Area?

No. The record for Eli Elwah Reserve Camping Area lists "No Pets", so dogs are not allowed here. That is common in national parks and conservation reserves, where the rule protects wildlife and other campers. If the dog is coming with you, look at the nearby sites on this page and check their rules before you drive out.

Can you book Eli Elwah Reserve Camping Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Eli Elwah Reserve Camping Area, 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 Eli Elwah Reserve Camping Area?

Eli Elwah 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 Eli Elwah Reserve Camping Area

Facilities recorded for Eli Elwah Reserve Camping Area
FacilityOn site
CampgroundsYes
Canoeing KayakingYes
No PetsYes
Free Overnight CampYes
Dry Access OnlyYes
Bird WatchingYes
Photo OpportunityYes
SwimmingYes
Yes
Fishing SpotYes
CaravansYes
On the bank of the Murrumbidgee RiverYes
Camping AreaYes
Tent SiteYes
River FishingYes
Picnic TablesYes
Fire PlaceYes
ShadeYes
Free CampingYes

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Free camp — fee unconfirmed

We hold this as a free camp but have not confirmed the fee — check before you go

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
Check the weather & fire outlook below before you go
Fire Danger
Today
27°·39%·32km/h
No Rating
Tomorrow
20°·22%·20km/h
No Rating
Tue
20°·31%·16km/h
No Rating
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Sturt Highway

Hay South, NSW 2711

Eli Elwah Reserve Camping Area

Free · no booking needed