Jonathan Dixon Reserve
Jonathan Dixon Reserve
About this rest area
Jonathan Dixon Reserve, located at the start of Kyong Street in Lake Cathie, offers visitors beach access, popular fishing spots, and an area for dog exercise. It's a favorite picnic spot with an expansive grass park area including a modern exercise station. While the formal parking area might not accommodate caravans, roadside grass verges provide ample space.
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Location
Jonathan Dixon Reserve•1 Kywong Street, Lake Cathie, NSW, 2445
Common questions about Jonathan Dixon Reserve
Is Jonathan Dixon Reserve free to camp at?
Yes. Jonathan Dixon Reserve in Lake Cathie, 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: caravans, bbq, beach fishing and "electric bbq's/ tables.
What facilities does Jonathan Dixon Reserve have?
Jonathan Dixon Reserve has caravans, bbq, beach fishing, "electric bbq's/ tables, picnic tables and day use area. That is the short list; 19 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 Jonathan Dixon Reserve?
The record for Jonathan Dixon 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 Jonathan Dixon Reserve online?
We hold no online booking link for Jonathan Dixon 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 Jonathan Dixon Reserve?
Jonathan Dixon Reserve sits in Lake Cathie, 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 Jonathan Dixon Reserve
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Caravans | Yes |
| BBQ | Yes |
| Beach Fishing | Yes |
| "Electric BBQ's/ tables | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Caravan Parks | Yes |
| " | Yes |
| Swimming | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Fishing Spot | Yes |
| Beach viewing platform | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Exercise station | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Off leash dog location | Yes |
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1 Kywong Street
Lake Cathie, NSW 2445
Jonathan Dixon Reserve