Gowan North Rest Area
Gowan North Rest Area
About this campsite
Gowan North Rest Area offers a well-maintained, convenient spot for travelers and truck drivers to take a break. The location features a drive through configuration for easy access and maneuverability. Available amenities include picnic tables, latrines and ample parking space, ensuring comfort during your stop. The rest area's location makes it an excellent point to unwind during long journeys, admire local scenery and stretch your legs.
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Location
Gowan North Rest Area•Newell Highway, Coonabarabran, NSW, 2357
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Is Gowan North Rest Area free to camp at?
We have Gowan North Rest Area in Coonabarabran, 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 Gowan North Rest Area have?
Gowan North Rest Area has pets welcome, mobile phone coverage, free overnight camp, shade, free camping and long rig. That is the short list; 14 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 Gowan North Rest Area?
The record for Gowan North 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 Gowan North Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Gowan North 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 Gowan North Rest Area?
Gowan North Rest Area sits in Coonabarabran, 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 Gowan North Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Accessible | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
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Free camp — fee unconfirmed
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