Riverside campground and picnic area
About Riverside campground and picnic area
Riverside campground and picnic area is a campground in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, Walcha, New South Wales. Its facilities include barbecue Facilities, flush Toilets and non Flush Toilets, 9 in all. Things to do here include 4WD touring, camping and canoeing. It is reached by an unsealed road suited to 4WD vehicles in dry weather only. The nearest other place in AussieCamps is Budds Mare campground and picnic area, 4 km away.
Riverside campground and picnic area is a remote spot for adventure seekers — it's only accessible with a low-range 4WD. Go wilderness camping or swim, fish and paddle on the Apsley River.
Facilities
- Barbecue Facilities
- Flush Toilets
- Non Flush Toilets
- Phone Reception
- Picnic Tables
- Rubbish Bins
Things to do
- 4WD touring
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Cycling
- Guided tours
- Horse riding
Fees
Fees change with the season and the site, and some sites must be booked ahead. AussieCamps shows the current fee, how to book and what each site offers.
Location
Walcha, Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, New South Wales
Nearby
Guides for New South Wales
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- Sydney to the Sapphire Coast camping guide
Questions about Riverside campground and picnic area
Can you get to Riverside campground and picnic area in a 2WD?
No. You need a 4WD to reach Riverside campground and picnic area.
What facilities does Riverside campground and picnic area have?
Barbecue Facilities, Flush Toilets, Non Flush Toilets, Phone Reception and Picnic Tables, and 4 more listed in AussieCamps.
Read the camping rules for New South Wales before you go.
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