
Stoney Creek Rest Area



Stoney Creek Rest Area
About this campsite
Stoney Creek Rest Area is a tranquil highway-side respite, ideally suited for large rigs. Offering a level gravel surface for stability, the site also provides a sheltered picnic table, fireplaces, and waste bins for travellers' convenience. However, the area lacks mobile phone signal. Amidst the towering forests and sweeping valleys, Oxley Highway promises scenic vistas, though caution is advised due to its sharp turns and steep ascents.
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Location
Stoney Creek Rest Area•Oxley Highway, Walcha, NSW, 2354
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Is Stoney Creek Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. Stoney Creek Rest Area in Walcha, 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: small drive through suitable for large rigs, picnic tables, caravans and day use area.
What facilities does Stoney Creek Rest Area have?
Stoney Creek Rest Area has small drive through suitable for large rigs, picnic tables, caravans, day use area, no mobile phone signal and long rig. That is the short list; 16 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 Stoney Creek Rest Area?
The record for Stoney 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 Stoney Creek Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Stoney Creek 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 Stoney Creek Rest Area?
Stoney Creek Rest Area sits in Walcha, 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 Stoney Creek Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Small drive through suitable for large rigs | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| No mobile phone signal | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Fire Place | Yes |
| Pleasant outlook | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| fireplaces and bins | Yes |
| Sheltered picnic table | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
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