Swinging Bridge Rest Area
Swinging Bridge Rest Area
About this campsite
Swinging Bridge Rest Area is a spacious and serene campsite located behind the Drovers Rest Hotel. It offers easy access to basic facilities including toilets, a pub, picnic areas, and a shop for essential supplies, all within walking distance. Highlights include the town's historic swinging bridge and a poignant memorial from the early 1900s. Nearby attractions also include Palms Forest Park, a scenic spot rewarding visitors with a pleasant stroll amidst nature.
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Swinging Bridge Rest Area•Fergus Street, Cooyar, QLD, 4402
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Is Swinging Bridge Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. Swinging Bridge Rest Area in Cooyar, QLD 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: maximum 48 hrs, fee for power. pay at pub, pets welcome and behind the drovers rest pub.
What facilities does Swinging Bridge Rest Area have?
Swinging Bridge Rest Area has maximum 48 hrs, fee for power. pay at pub, pets welcome, behind the drovers rest pub, toilets and additional power points added - june 2014. That is the short list; 24 facilities are recorded for this site in total.
Are dogs allowed at Swinging Bridge Rest Area?
The record for Swinging Bridge 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 Swinging Bridge Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Swinging Bridge 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 Swinging Bridge Rest Area?
Swinging Bridge Rest Area sits in Cooyar, QLD. 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 Swinging Bridge Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Maximum 48 hrs | Yes |
| Fee for power. Pay at pub | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Behind the Drovers Rest Pub | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Additional power points added - June 2014 | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Fire Place | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Non Drinking Water | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Power | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| BBQ | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Alcohol Licence | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Campground | Yes |
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Fergus Street
Cooyar, QLD 4402