Glen Riddle Recreation Reserve in Woodsreef, NSW — photo 1

Glen Riddle Recreation Reserve

Woodsreef, NSW
Free CampingPets WelcomeBBQFire PlaceTent SiteCaravansBoat RampToiletsFishing Spot

About this campsite

Glen Riddle Recreation Reserve is a spacious, grassy campsite well-suited for any size rig. The Reserve, situated at the upstream end of Split Rock Dam, offers a multitude of enjoyable activities like boating, fishing, swimming, and birdwatching. The site is pet-friendly, allowing dogs under control. Notably, the water level varies depending on the dam levels, turning into a trickle during extreme low levels.

Glen Riddle Recreation Reserve offers a sprawling campsite perfect for accommodating rigs of any size amidst the inviting allure of lush, grassy landscapes. An inclusive space that welcomes pets, provided they are under control. However, please be aware when the dam levels fall significantly low, the water flow may be reduced to a mere trickle.

How to Get There

Proceed to waypoint, 8.5km south of Barraba on Fossickers Way. Turn east into Pera-Linton Road and continue for a further 8km to the recreation reserve.

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Toilets

Activities

Public Boat Ramp
Boat Ramp
Fishing Spot
Fishing
Swimming

Accommodation Types

Tent Site
Caravans
Camping Area
Free Camping

Facilities

BBQ
Shade
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Accessible

Other Features

Pets Welcome
Take you rubbish with you
Bin
Walking
Fire Place
Photo Opportunity
Free Overnight Camp
boating and birdwatching
Bird Watching
Mobile Phone Coverage
Long Rig
BYO firewood and drinking water
Dogs permitted under control
Unknown feature
On the the upper reaches of Split Rock Dam

Location

Glen Riddle Recreation ReservePera-Linton Road, Woodsreef, NSW, 2347

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY🌤️
17° / 4°
💧 22%
FRI☁️
17° / 6°
SAT🌦️
17° / 7°
💧 20%
SUN🌦️
18° / 8°
💧 31%
MON☁️
19° / 5°
💧 2%

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Fire Danger
Today
17°·50%·14km/h
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Tomorrow
17°·43%·14km/h
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Sat
17°·45%·15km/h
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Pera-Linton Road

Woodsreef, NSW 2347

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