Manning River Camping Area

Hunter Valley

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 Area•NSW

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Common questions about Manning River Camping Area

Is Manning River Camping Area free to camp at?

Yes. Manning River Camping Area in 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 and free camping.

What facilities does Manning River Camping Area have?

Manning River Camping Area has pets welcome and free camping. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Are dogs allowed at Manning River Camping Area?

The record for Manning River Camping 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 Manning River Camping Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Manning River Camping 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 Manning River Camping Area?

Manning River Camping Area sits in 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 Manning River Camping Area

Facilities recorded for Manning River Camping Area
Facility	On site
Pets Welcome	Yes
Free Camping	Yes

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