Marsden Rest Area

Back Creek, NSW

Marsden Rest Area

Back Creek, NSW

At a glanceFree campsite

Free CampingTent SiteAccessiblePets WelcomeCaravansToilets

About this campsite

The Marsden Rest Area is a convenient overnight spot with ample space, located next to the main highway. This location is equipped with accessible toilets, picnic tables, and trash bins for your convenience. The northern end offers shaded spots for relief from the sun, and a reliable mobile phone signal assists with communication needs. Unsealed, grassy or gravel spots are also available for a more natural setting.

Strategically located alongside the modern highway, Marsden Rest Area boasts convenient, cost-free overnight accommodation. It offers an expansive area with the basic facilities you need on a long journey, including accessible toilets. The space is adaptive with sealed, grassy and gravel spots, suitable to various visitor preferences. The northern end provides respite from the sun with ample shade. Picnic tables and bins are available, providing a space for meals and maintaining cleanliness. A reliable mobile phone signal ensures you stay connected during your stay. Marsden Rest Area combines the charm of the old highway with contemporary road-trip conveniences, making it a welcoming stopover amidst long-journey travels.

How to Get There

1km south-west of the junction of the Newell Highway and the Mid Western Highway, 35.5km north-east of West Wyalong on the Newell Highway.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Tent Site

Caravans

Free Camping

Facilities

Shade

Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Accessible

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Overnight Rest Area

Accessible toilets

Long Rig

Large sealed drive through

Bin

Day Rest Area

Strong mobile phone signal

Unknown feature

Free Overnight Camp

Room for any size rig

Bins and picnic tables

Mobile Phone Coverage

Day Use Area

Location

Marsden Rest Area•Newell Highway, Back Creek, NSW, 2671

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Common questions about Marsden Rest Area

Is Marsden Rest Area free to camp at?

Yes. Marsden Rest Area in Back Creek, 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: tent site, overnight rest area, accessible and pets welcome.

What facilities does Marsden Rest Area have?

Marsden Rest Area has tent site, overnight rest area, accessible, pets welcome, caravans and toilets. That is the short list; 20 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 Marsden Rest Area?

The record for Marsden 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 Marsden Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Marsden Rest Area, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Marsden Rest Area?

Marsden Rest Area sits in Back Creek, 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 Marsden Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Marsden Rest Area
Facility	On site
Tent Site	Yes
Overnight Rest Area	Yes
Accessible	Yes
Pets Welcome	Yes
Caravans	Yes
Toilets	Yes
Accessible toilets	Yes
Long Rig	Yes
Large sealed drive through	Yes
Bin	Yes
Day Rest Area	Yes
Shade	Yes
Strong mobile phone signal	Yes
	Yes
Picnic Tables	Yes
Free Overnight Camp	Yes
Free Camping	Yes
Room for any size rig	Yes
Bins and picnic tables	Yes
Mobile Phone Coverage	Yes
Day Use Area	Yes

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