Manning River Camping Area in Hunter Valley — photo 1

Manning River Camping Area

Hunter Valley
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingPets Welcome

About this campsite

Free riverside camping in Barrington Tops State Forest with toilets, picnic areas and pet-friendly sites. Popular for 4WD touring and freshwater fishing.

Manning River Camping Area sits on the banks of the Manning River in Barrington Tops State Forest, accessed via Pheasants Creek Road. This free camping area welcomes pets and offers toilets, picnic facilities and car parking. Popular with four-wheel-drive enthusiasts and freshwater fishing visitors, the site is located near Henry's Bridge among cool highland forests. Managed by Forestry Corporation of NSW, the area provides basic amenities for caravans, camper trailers and campervans. Visitors should take all rubbish with them when leaving to protect catchment and stream health.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Free Camping

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Location

Manning River Camping AreaNSW

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Free campsite — no booking needed, sites are first come, first served.

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Manning River Camping Area

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