Pilliga Rest Area
Pilliga Rest Area
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Location
Pilliga Rest Area•Newell Highway, The Pilliga, NSW, 2388
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Is Pilliga Rest Area free to camp at?
We have Pilliga Rest Area in The Pilliga, 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 Pilliga Rest Area have?
Pilliga Rest Area has shade, caravans, day use area, bin, overnight rest area and day rest area. That is the short list; 11 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 Pilliga Rest Area?
The record for Pilliga 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 Pilliga Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Pilliga 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 Pilliga Rest Area?
Pilliga Rest Area sits in The Pilliga, 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 Pilliga Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Shade | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
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Free camp — fee unconfirmed
We hold this as a free camp but have not confirmed the fee — check before you go
Free campsite — no booking needed, sites are first come, first served.
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Newell Highway
The Pilliga, NSW 2388