Parkes Showground Camping

Parkes, NSW

Parkes, NSW

At a glanceFree campsite

Free CampingToiletsPowerCaravansTent Site

About this campsite

Free camping at Parkes Showground. Famous for The Dish and the Elvis Festival.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Power

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Tent Site

Free Camping

Location

Parkes Showground Camping•Newell Highway Cnr Thomas Street, Parkes, NSW, 2870

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Common questions about Parkes Showground Camping

Is Parkes Showground Camping free to camp at?

We have Parkes Showground Camping in Parkes, 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 Parkes Showground Camping have?

Parkes Showground Camping has toilets, power, caravans, tent site 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.

Can you book Parkes Showground Camping online?

We hold no online booking link for Parkes Showground Camping, 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 Parkes Showground Camping?

Parkes Showground Camping sits in Parkes, 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 Parkes Showground Camping

Facilities recorded for Parkes Showground Camping
Facility	On site
Toilets	Yes
Power	Yes
Caravans	Yes
Tent Site	Yes
Free Camping	Yes

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