Rixs Creek Rest Area
Rixs Creek Rest Area
About this campsite
Rixs Creek Rest Area offers a welcome respite for travelers, conveniently situated near Newcastle, the Hunter Valley and the Central Coast. Providing much-needed facilities like a toilet, sheltered picnic tables, and space for caravans and trucks, it is a perfect overnight stop. Its sheer presence in an area limited in terms of free overnight stops is greatly welcomed, perfect for a brief interlude during your journey.
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Rixs Creek Rest Area•New England Highway, Rixs Creek, NSW, 2330
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Common questions about Rixs Creek Rest Area
Is Rixs Creek Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. Rixs Creek Rest Area in Rixs Creek, 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: shade, picnic tables, free overnight camp and caravans.
What facilities does Rixs Creek Rest Area have?
Rixs Creek Rest Area has shade, picnic tables, free overnight camp, caravans, long rig and close to the highway and prone to traffic noise. That is the short list; 18 facilities are recorded for this site in total. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.
Are dogs allowed at Rixs Creek Rest Area?
The record for Rixs 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 Rixs Creek Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Rixs 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 Rixs Creek Rest Area?
Rixs Creek Rest Area sits in Rixs Creek, 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 Rixs Creek Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Shade | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Close to the highway and prone to traffic noise | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Basic rest area | Yes |
| Strategic location | Yes |
| Accessible | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Room for caravans and trucks | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
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New England Highway
Rixs Creek, NSW 2330