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Garoolgan Rest Area

Griffith, NSW
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingPets WelcomeCaravans

About this campsite

Camping area near Griffith, NSW. Suits caravans, big rigs. Facilities: picnic tables, shade. Pets allowed.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Facilities

Shade
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Location

Garoolgan Rest Area•Griffith, NSW, 2680

Weather Forecast

Data from MET Norway
MON☀️
20° / 9°
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TUE☁️
21° / 8°
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WED🌤️
21° / 9°
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THU☀️
25° / 10°
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FRI☁️
29° / 13°
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Common questions about Garoolgan Rest Area

Is Garoolgan Rest Area free to camp at?

Yes. Garoolgan Rest Area in Griffith, 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, pets welcome, caravans and picnic tables.

What facilities does Garoolgan Rest Area have?

Garoolgan Rest Area has shade, pets welcome, caravans and picnic tables. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Are dogs allowed at Garoolgan Rest Area?

The record for Garoolgan 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 Garoolgan Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Garoolgan Rest 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 Garoolgan Rest Area?

Garoolgan Rest Area sits in Griffith, 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 Garoolgan Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Garoolgan Rest Area
FacilityOn site
ShadeYes
Pets WelcomeYes
CaravansYes
Picnic TablesYes

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

$0 camping — no fees at this site
Sites are first come, first served — arrive early on holidays
Check the weather & fire outlook below before you go
Fire Danger
Tomorrow
20°·29%·19km/h
No Rating
Tue
21°·27%·19km/h
No Rating
Wed
21°·27%·22km/h
No Rating
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Griffith, NSW 2680

Garoolgan Rest Area

Free · no booking needed