McPhillips Creek Rest Area
McPhillips Creek Rest Area
About this campsite
The McPhillips Creek Rest Area is a convenient and safe getaway, providing modern amenities like clean toilets and covered picnic benches. Although situated adjacent to a floodplain close to the highway, it also presents a break from the more complex terrains. Its substantial space can cater to large vehicles and trucks. Despite its minor setback of slight traffic noise and a weak 3G network signal, the rest area stands out as a reliable stop-over option during your journey.
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McPhillips Creek Rest Area•Pacific Highway, Bom Bom, NSW, 2460
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Is McPhillips Creek Rest Area free to camp at?
We have McPhillips Creek Rest Area in Bom Bom, 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 McPhillips Creek Rest Area have?
McPhillips Creek Rest Area has overnight rest area, marginal 3g signal on both optus and telstra, day use area, shade, free overnight camp and free camping. That is the short list; 16 facilities are recorded for this site in total.
Are dogs allowed at McPhillips Creek Rest Area?
The record for McPhillips Creek 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 McPhillips Creek Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for McPhillips Creek 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 McPhillips Creek Rest Area?
McPhillips Creek Rest Area sits in Bom Bom, 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 McPhillips Creek Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Marginal 3G signal on both Optus and Telstra | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Traffic noise | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Good modern longdrop toilets | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
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Pacific Highway
Bom Bom, NSW 2460