West of the Range Rest Area

Sandilands, NSW

Sandilands, NSW

At a glanceFree campsite

Free CampingToiletsCaravansPets WelcomeAccessible

About this campsite

West of the Range Rest Area is a peaceful, well-maintained stopover nestled at the intersection of the Bruxner Highway and Woodenbong Road. This appealing spot offers ample shaded parking, courtesy of towering gum trees, with picnic tables for a relaxed meal in nature. Facility-wise, it provides a long drop toilet and a wide grassy area for setting up tents or camper vans. Plus, mobile phone signal is strong, keeping you connected even in the outdoors.

The West of the Range Rest Area, situated on the intersection of the Bruxner Highway and Woodenbong Road, is a spacious bitumen parking lot with plenty of room for tents and campers. It offers an inviting rest spot filled with large, shady gum trees and equipped with picnic tables that make it ideal for a relaxing break. Among its convenient amenities is a longdrop toilet. Plus, the area boasts a robust mobile phone signal, ensuring visitors can stay connected during their stopover. An excellent choice for a serene respite or camping expedition amidst nature.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Free Camping

Caravans

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Shade

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Accessible

Other Features

Picnic tables & bins

Accessible longdrop toilet

Overnight Rest Area

Information Board

Some shade off the bitumen

Day Rest Area

Good mobile phone signal

Information

Day Use Area

Unknown feature

Long Rig

Free Overnight Camp

Mobile Phone Coverage

Bin

Location

West of the Range Rest Area•Woodenbong Road, Sandilands, NSW, 2469

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Common questions about West of the Range Rest Area

Is West of the Range Rest Area free to camp at?

Yes. West of the Range Rest Area in Sandilands, 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.

What facilities does West of the Range Rest Area have?

West of the Range Rest Area has picnic tables & bins, accessible longdrop toilet, overnight rest area, information board, free camping and picnic tables. That is the short list; 20 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 West of the Range Rest Area?

The record for West of the Range 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 West of the Range Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for West of the Range 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 West of the Range Rest Area?

West of the Range Rest Area sits in Sandilands, 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 West of the Range Rest Area

Facilities recorded for West of the Range Rest Area
Facility	On site
Picnic tables & bins	Yes
Accessible longdrop toilet	Yes
Overnight Rest Area	Yes
Information Board	Yes
Free Camping	Yes
Picnic Tables	Yes
Some shade off the bitumen	Yes
Day Rest Area	Yes
Good mobile phone signal	Yes
Information	Yes
Day Use Area	Yes
	Yes
Shade	Yes
Long Rig	Yes
Toilets	Yes
Caravans	Yes
Pets Welcome	Yes
Accessible	Yes
Free Overnight Camp	Yes
Mobile Phone Coverage	Yes
Bin	Yes

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