Norman Johnson Park Rest Area

Bonalbo, NSW

Bonalbo, NSW

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Rest AreaCaravansPets WelcomeToilets

About this rest area

Norman Johnson Park Rest Area is a convenient stop-over with facility-rich surroundings like a post office, supermarket, and fuel station. Adjacent to a sports ground, it is ideal for short breaks for travelers, while overnight stays could be planned at the nearby community caravan park or truck stop. Stay updates and new location additions are encouraged for keeping the information useful and current.

The Norman Johnson Park Rest Area makes for an ideal respite for travellers with amenities such as clean toilets and a designated area for pets. Located close to essential facilities like the post office, newsagent, fuel and mechanical repair centres, a hardware store and a small supermarket, convenience is guaranteed. Although not primarily a camping area, the council permits short sleep breaks for weary travellers. Meanwhile, for longer stays, the nearby community caravan park serves as an excellent choice. With a truck stop situated near Old Bonalbo that allows overnight stays, you have various options to choose from. Should you locate it, your contributions to our page details are welcome to help other travellers. You can also contribute by creating new pages for unlisted locations in your contributed list. Our continuous goal is to make road trips more convenient for everyone.

How to Get There

Northbound - Go over the bridge and turn left into the park. Southbound - Drive through town, past the town oval/golf course, Bowling Club, local pool then turn right into the park.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Shade

Children's Play Facility

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Long Rig

Day Use Area

Bin

Day Rest Area

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Location

Norman Johnson Park Rest Area•Woodenbong Road, Bonalbo, NSW, 2469

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Weather Forecast

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Common questions about Norman Johnson Park Rest Area

Is Norman Johnson Park Rest Area free to camp at?

Yes. Norman Johnson Park Rest Area in Bonalbo, 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: caravans, pets welcome, toilets and long rig.

What facilities does Norman Johnson Park Rest Area have?

Norman Johnson Park Rest Area has caravans, pets welcome, toilets, long rig, picnic tables and shade. That is the short list; 10 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 Norman Johnson Park Rest Area?

The record for Norman Johnson Park 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 Norman Johnson Park Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Norman Johnson Park Rest 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 Norman Johnson Park Rest Area?

Norman Johnson Park Rest Area sits in Bonalbo, 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 Norman Johnson Park Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Norman Johnson Park Rest Area
Facility	On site
Caravans	Yes
Pets Welcome	Yes
Toilets	Yes
Long Rig	Yes
Picnic Tables	Yes
Shade	Yes
Day Use Area	Yes
Bin	Yes
Children's Play Facility	Yes
Day Rest Area	Yes
	Yes

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