Howlong Lions Park Rest Area
Howlong Lions Park Rest Area
About this campsite
Howlong Lions Park Rest Area is situated on a scenic island surrounded by the winding branches of the Murray River. It is a popular choice among nature lovers. Given its popularity, it's advisable to arrive early to secure a spot. Do note the ground can become boggy and slippery after rainfall.
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Howlong Lions Park Rest Area•Sturt Street, Howlong, NSW, 2643
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Common questions about Howlong Lions Park Rest Area
Is Howlong Lions Park Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. Howlong Lions Park Rest Area in Howlong, 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: pets welcome, long rig, bbq and fire place.
What facilities does Howlong Lions Park Rest Area have?
Howlong Lions Park Rest Area has pets welcome, long rig, bbq, fire place, on bank of the murray river and hose attachment tap. That is the short list; 22 facilities are recorded for this site in total. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.
Are dogs allowed at Howlong Lions Park Rest Area?
The record for Howlong Lions Park 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 Howlong Lions Park Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Howlong Lions Park 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 Howlong Lions Park Rest Area?
Howlong Lions Park Rest Area sits in Howlong, 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.
Is Howlong Lions Park Rest Area any good?
Campers who have stayed rate Howlong Lions Park Rest Area 1.0 out of 5 across 1 review. The reviews on this page are the detail behind that number, and they are the best read on what a site is actually like.
Facilities at Howlong Lions Park Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| BBQ | Yes |
| Fire Place | Yes |
| On bank of the Murray River | Yes |
| Hose Attachment Tap | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Fishing Spot | Yes |
| Boggy and slippery after rain | Yes |
| River Fishing | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Photo Opportunity | Yes |
| Just over the bridge from town | Yes |
| Maximum 48 hrs | Yes |
| Hose connector tap in day use area | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Drinking Water | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
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