O'Connell North Rest Area
O'Connell North Rest Area
About this rest area
O'Connell North Rest Area offers a serene spot for relaxation or a picnic by the beautiful Fish River. This drive-through spot provides both sunny and shady spaces, with picnic tables for your convenience. Come and enjoy a peaceful day by the river, whether you fancy a quick stop or prolonged unwinding. The area provides an opportunity for a quiet paddle in the water.
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Location
O'Connell North Rest Area•O'Connell Road, O'Connell, NSW, 2795
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Common questions about O'Connell North Rest Area
Is O'Connell North Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. O'Connell North Rest Area in O'Connell, 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: long rig, children's play facility, bin and pets welcome.
What facilities does O'Connell North Rest Area have?
O'Connell North Rest Area has long rig, children's play facility, bin, pets welcome, picnic tables and caravans. That is the short list; 12 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 O'Connell North Rest Area?
The record for O'Connell North 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 O'Connell North Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for O'Connell North 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 O'Connell North Rest Area?
O'Connell North Rest Area sits in O'Connell, 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 O'Connell North Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Children's Play Facility | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Fire Place | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| BBQ | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
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O'Connell Road
O'Connell, NSW 2795
O'Connell North Rest Area