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Scrubby Creek Forest Rest Area

Narrabarba, NSW
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.

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Free Camping
Tent Site

Facilities

Picnic Tables
Shade
BBQ

Rules & Accessibility

Accessible

Other Features

Day Use Area
Day Rest Area
Fire Place
Please take your rubbish with you
Free Overnight Camp
Pets Welcome
Unknown feature
Long drop toilets
BYO toilet paper
BYO firewood
Walking
Overnight Rest Area

Location

Scrubby Creek Forest Rest AreaPrinces Highway, Narrabarba, NSW, 2551

Weather Forecast

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TODAY🌦️
14° / 8°
💧 42%
FRI🌦️
15° / 4°
💧 6%
SAT☁️
15° / 4°
💧 4%
SUN🌦️
15° / 3°
💧 22%
MON☁️
15° / 7°
💧 9%

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Fire Danger
Today
14°·75%·11km/h
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Tomorrow
15°·58%·9km/h
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Sat
15°·57%·11km/h
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Princes Highway

Narrabarba, NSW 2551

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