Glen Riddle Recreation Reserve
Glen Riddle Recreation Reserve
About this campsite
Glen Riddle Recreation Reserve is a spacious, grassy campsite well-suited for any size rig. The Reserve, situated at the upstream end of Split Rock Dam, offers a multitude of enjoyable activities like boating, fishing, swimming, and birdwatching. The site is pet-friendly, allowing dogs under control. Notably, the water level varies depending on the dam levels, turning into a trickle during extreme low levels.
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Glen Riddle Recreation Reserve•Pera-Linton Road, Woodsreef, NSW, 2347
Common questions about Glen Riddle Recreation Reserve
Is Glen Riddle Recreation Reserve free to camp at?
We have Glen Riddle Recreation Reserve in Woodsreef, 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 Glen Riddle Recreation Reserve have?
Glen Riddle Recreation Reserve has pets welcome, drinking water, take you rubbish with you, bbq, bin and walking. That is the short list; 29 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 Glen Riddle Recreation Reserve?
The record for Glen Riddle Recreation Reserve 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 Glen Riddle Recreation Reserve online?
We hold no online booking link for Glen Riddle Recreation Reserve, 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 Glen Riddle Recreation Reserve?
Glen Riddle Recreation Reserve sits in Woodsreef, 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 Glen Riddle Recreation Reserve
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Drinking Water | Yes |
| Take you rubbish with you | Yes |
| BBQ | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Walking | Yes |
| Fire Place | Yes |
| Public Boat Ramp | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Photo Opportunity | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| boating and birdwatching | Yes |
| Bird Watching | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Boat Ramp | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Fishing Spot | Yes |
| BYO firewood and drinking water | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Dogs permitted under control | Yes |
| Fishing | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Camping Area | Yes |
| On the the upper reaches of Split Rock Dam | Yes |
| Accessible | Yes |
| Swimming | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
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