Glenugie State Forest Rest Area in Glenugie, NSW — photo 1

Glenugie State Forest Rest Area

Glenugie, NSW
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingCaravansToilets

About this campsite

The Glenugie State Forest Rest Area provides visitors with a peaceful and convenient stopover spot. This scenic drive-through rest area is nestled among trees providing a tranquil atmosphere away from the rush of the highway. Its large leveled ground ensures easy maneuvering. You can indulge in reading at the information boards or simply walk through the beautiful grassy park. With essential amenities such as toilets and picnic tables, it's an ideal spot for travelers to break their journey and rest.

This is a long stretch of old road which rejoins the highway some distance along, so being a drive through configuration, there is no need to turn around. There is plenty of room on level ground. As a drive though highway rest area go, this is one of the better ones, with a nice grassy park to stroll in and information boards to read.

How to Get There

Pacific Highway, Grafton near intersection of Dinjerra Road. 11 kms south of Grafton and 70 kms north of Coffs Harbour. On the northbound side of the highway accessible to traffic in both directions. Southbound traffic has a right turn lane to enter the rest area.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Free Camping

Facilities

Shade
Picnic Tables

Other Features

15 metres from highway on side road
Walking
Information
Information Board
Bird Watching
Unknown feature
Free Overnight Camp
Overnight Rest Area
Day Use Area

Location

Glenugie State Forest Rest Area•Pacific Highway, Glenugie, NSW, 2460

Common questions about Glenugie State Forest Rest Area

Is Glenugie State Forest Rest Area free to camp at?

We have Glenugie State Forest Rest Area in Glenugie, 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 Glenugie State Forest Rest Area have?

Glenugie State Forest Rest Area has 15 metres from highway on side road, walking, shade, information, caravans and information board. That is the short list; 13 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.

Can you book Glenugie State Forest Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Glenugie State 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 Glenugie State Forest Rest Area?

Glenugie State Forest Rest Area sits in Glenugie, 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 Glenugie State Forest Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Glenugie State Forest Rest Area
FacilityOn site
15 metres from highway on side roadYes
WalkingYes
ShadeYes
InformationYes
CaravansYes
Information BoardYes
Free CampingYes
ToiletsYes
Bird WatchingYes
Yes
Free Overnight CampYes
Overnight Rest AreaYes
Picnic TablesYes
Day Use AreaYes

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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
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Pacific Highway

Glenugie, NSW 2460

Glenugie State Forest Rest Area

Free · no booking needed