Lake Wyangan Picnic Area in Lake Wyangan, NSW — photo 1

Lake Wyangan Picnic Area

Lake Wyangan, NSW
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingShowersFire PlaceBBQFishing SpotCaravansBoat RampTent SiteToilets

About this campsite

Lake Wyangan Picnic Area is a spacious campsite accommodating vehicles of all sizes. Levels vary so site selection can be tailored to preference, with most areas grassy, particularly the upper sections. The site offers well-kept amenities including cold water showers. For added enjoyment, a large picnic ground nearby houses a variety of friendly animals like donkeys, deer, farmyard fowl, peacocks, and emus, making it a delightful destination for nature and animal lovers.

Lake Wyangan Picnic Area offers a spacious and accommodating campsite that is suitable for vehicles of all sizes, including options with varying terrain for those seeking a level spot or a site with a bit of slope. Mainly abundant with grassy fields, this campground provides substantial amenities including a refreshing cold water shower. Adjacent to the campsite is a vast picnic ground teeming with a variety of animals such as donkeys, fallow deer, a variety of farmyard fowl, handful of peacocks, and even emus. Offering diverse recreational options including fishing, swimming, sailing and water skiing at this man made lake, Lake Wyangan Picnic Area provides a unique and engaging camping experience for all nature and outdoor enthusiasts.

How to Get There

9km north of Griffiths

What this place offers

Amenities

Showers
Toilets

Activities

Public Boat Ramp
Fishing Spot
Fishing
Boat Ramp

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Caravans
Tent Site
Campground

Facilities

BBQ
Picnic Tables
Children's Play Facility

Rules & Accessibility

Accessible
No Pets

Other Features

Long Rig
Cold Showers
Fire Place
Unknown feature
More dirt than grass: council working on it
Bin
Camping area separate from picnic area
Water sports
Wildlife enclosures
Kiosk
Maximum 72 hrs
Mobile Phone Coverage
Walking
Mostly sloping
Free Overnight Camp

Location

Lake Wyangan Picnic Area•Lakes Road, Lake Wyangan, NSW, 2680

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY🌦️
24° / 15°
💧 53%
TUE☁️
24° / 11°
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WED☀️
23° / 8°
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THU☀️
25° / 11°
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FRI🌦️
30° / 12°
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Common questions about Lake Wyangan Picnic Area

Is Lake Wyangan Picnic Area free to camp at?

We have Lake Wyangan Picnic Area in Lake Wyangan, 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 Lake Wyangan Picnic Area have?

Lake Wyangan Picnic Area has long rig, showers, cold showers, fire place, more dirt than grass: council working on it and bin. 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 Lake Wyangan Picnic Area?

The record for Lake Wyangan Picnic Area lists "No Pets", 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 Lake Wyangan Picnic Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Lake Wyangan Picnic 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 Lake Wyangan Picnic Area?

Lake Wyangan Picnic Area sits in Lake Wyangan, 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 Lake Wyangan Picnic Area

Facilities recorded for Lake Wyangan Picnic Area
FacilityOn site
Long RigYes
ShowersYes
Cold ShowersYes
Fire PlaceYes
Yes
More dirt than grass: council working on itYes
BinYes
Public Boat RampYes
Free CampingYes
Camping area separate from picnic areaYes
Water sportsYes
BBQYes
Fishing SpotYes
Wildlife enclosuresYes
CaravansYes
FishingYes
KioskYes
Maximum 72 hrsYes
Boat RampYes
Tent SiteYes
Picnic TablesYes
Children's Play FacilityYes
ToiletsYes
CampgroundYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
WalkingYes
Mostly slopingYes
AccessibleYes
Free Overnight CampYes
No PetsYes

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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
Check the weather & fire outlook below before you go
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Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
Today
24°·35%·14km/h
Low–Moderate
Tomorrow
24°·27%·22km/h
Low–Moderate
Wed
23°·24%·18km/h
Low–Moderate
Estimated from forecast conditionsNSW RFS

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Lakes Road

Lake Wyangan, NSW 2680

Lake Wyangan Picnic Area

Free · no booking needed