Forbes South Rest Area
Forbes South Rest Area
About this campsite
Forbes South Rest Area provides an expansive, level area for travelers to pause and rejuvenate. Bask in the serenity of its rural setting, with ample shading. The spot features a covered picnic area and trash bins to promote cleanliness. For outdoor enthusiasts, it offers a grassy field for tent camping. Moreover, it can accommodate vehicles of all sizes, including trucks, thanks to its considerable multi-lane drive-through and gravel parking space. Stay connected with its reasonably reliable mobile phone signal. Enjoy the comfortable, neat, and accessible rest stop at Forbes South Rest Area.
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Forbes South Rest Area•Newell Highway, Bundaburrah, NSW
Common questions about Forbes South Rest Area
Is Forbes South Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. Forbes South Rest Area in Bundaburrah 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: long rig, overnight rest area, shade and roomy level sealed drive through configuration.
What facilities does Forbes South Rest Area have?
Forbes South Rest Area has long rig, overnight rest area, shade, roomy level sealed drive through configuration, camp trailers and pets welcome. That is the short list; 18 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 Forbes South Rest Area?
The record for Forbes South 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 Forbes South Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Forbes South 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 Forbes South Rest Area?
Forbes South Rest Area sits in Bundaburrah. 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 Forbes South Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Roomy level sealed drive through configuration | Yes |
| Camp Trailers | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Plenty of room for large rigs | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Reasonable mobile phone signal | Yes |
| Good shade | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Sheltered picnic table and bins | Yes |
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Newell Highway
Bundaburrah NSW
Forbes South Rest Area
Free · no booking needed