Rocks Ferry Reserve Rest Area
Rocks Ferry Reserve Rest Area
About this campsite
Rocks Ferry Reserve Rest Area is a riverside park located along the Hastings River, complemented with a public boat ramp. Visitors can indulge in various recreational activities such as fishing and boating, with the addition of a new pontoon alongside the boat ramp. The area also includes a sheltered gravel beach that caters to all age groups. The parking facilities are adequate, allowing overnight stays, while still maintaining certain regulations to ensure the protection of its grassed areas. An ideal place for a serene outdoor experience.
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Rocks Ferry Reserve Rest Area•Rocks Ferry Road, Wauchope, NSW, 2446
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Is Rocks Ferry Reserve Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. Rocks Ferry Reserve Rest Area in Wauchope, 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: photo opportunity, overnight rest area, bin and public boat ramp.
What facilities does Rocks Ferry Reserve Rest Area have?
Rocks Ferry Reserve Rest Area has photo opportunity, overnight rest area, bin, public boat ramp, toilets and on the bank of the hastings river. That is the short list; 24 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 Rocks Ferry Reserve Rest Area?
The record for Rocks Ferry Reserve 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 Rocks Ferry Reserve Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Rocks Ferry Reserve 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 Rocks Ferry Reserve Rest Area?
Rocks Ferry Reserve Rest Area sits in Wauchope, 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 Rocks Ferry Reserve Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Photo Opportunity | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Public Boat Ramp | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| On the bank of the Hastings River | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| BBQ | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Shade | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Fishing Spot | Yes |
| Fire Place | Yes |
| Boat Ramp | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Maximum 24 hrs | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Drinking Water | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| River Fishing | Yes |
| Accessible | Yes |
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Rocks Ferry Road
Wauchope, NSW 2446