Scrubby Creek Forest Rest Area

Narrabarba, NSW

Narrabarba, NSW

At a glanceFree campsite

Free CampingToiletsCaravansFire PlaceBBQPets WelcomeAccessibleTent Site

About this campsite

Scrubby Creek Forest Rest Area is your perfect nature retreat, boasting a tranquil forest setting that's suited for relaxation and outdoor activities. Enjoy a picnic on its spacious grounds, warm yourself by the wood BBQ/fire places, and conveniently access hygiene facilities with our Windy Loo. Please note, due to close proximity to the highway, it can be a bit noisy during the day. We prioritize leaving no trace, and request all visitors to take their rubbish with them.

Scrubby Creek Forest Rest Area is a serene oasis nestled within verdant forest surroundings. It's welcoming to individuals or families alike, boasting spacious areas perfect for picnicking or barbecuing - just remember to bring your own wood. It’s ecological in approach, promoting a 'leave no trace' policy with visitors asked to take their waste away. Despite its close location to the highway, which lends itself to some day-time noise, the area retains a sense of peace and tranquillity. A true haven for nature lovers, the site basks in the regular passage of logging trucks, adding to the area's rustic charm. Visit Scrubby Creek Forest Rest Area and immerse yourself in a unique natural tableau.

How to Get There

East Boyd State Forest, Scrubby Creek Picnic Area is on the northbound side of the road about 15 minutes from Eden. It is a well shaded area Turn into Wombat Road and turn right 700m along a dirt road that runs north parallel to the Princess Highway. Very long rigs may have some difficulty along this track and it would be best to walk it just to be sure.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Free Camping

Tent Site

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Shade

BBQ

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Accessible

Other Features

Day Use Area

Day Rest Area

Fire Place

Please take your rubbish with you

Free Overnight Camp

Unknown feature

Long drop toilets

BYO toilet paper

BYO firewood

Walking

Overnight Rest Area

Location

Scrubby Creek Forest Rest Area•Princes Highway, Narrabarba, NSW, 2551

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Common questions about Scrubby Creek Forest Rest Area

Is Scrubby Creek Forest Rest Area free to camp at?

We have Scrubby Creek Forest Rest Area in Narrabarba, 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 Scrubby Creek Forest Rest Area have?

Scrubby Creek Forest Rest Area has toilets, day use area, caravans, picnic tables, free camping and day rest area. That is the short list; 19 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 Scrubby Creek Forest Rest Area?

The record for Scrubby Creek Forest 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 Scrubby Creek Forest Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Scrubby Creek Forest 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 Scrubby Creek Forest Rest Area?

Scrubby Creek Forest Rest Area sits in Narrabarba, 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 Scrubby Creek Forest Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Scrubby Creek Forest Rest Area
Facility	On site
Toilets	Yes
Day Use Area	Yes
Caravans	Yes
Picnic Tables	Yes
Free Camping	Yes
Day Rest Area	Yes
Fire Place	Yes
Please take your rubbish with you	Yes
Shade	Yes
BBQ	Yes
Free Overnight Camp	Yes
Pets Welcome	Yes
	Yes
Accessible	Yes
Long drop toilets	Yes
BYO toilet paper	Yes
BYO firewood	Yes
Walking	Yes
Tent Site	Yes
Overnight Rest Area	Yes

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