Stockyard Creek Rest Area
Stockyard Creek Rest Area
About this campsite
Stockyard Creek Rest Area is a well-equipped stopover spot on the westbound side of the Oxley Highway, perfect for caravan users and campers. It offers convenient amenities such as toilets, sheltered picnic tables, fireplaces, and bins. Despite being in a no mobile phone signal zone, it boasts of a serene environment with its sealed and gravel parking spots and grassy areas suitable for pitching tents. Travelers are however advised to allow extra time for navigating the challenging steep inclines and hairpin bends of the Oxley Highway.
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Stockyard Creek Rest Area•Oxley Highway, Doyles River, NSW, 2446
Common questions about Stockyard Creek Rest Area
Is Stockyard Creek Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. Stockyard Creek Rest Area in Doyles River, 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. Facilities on site: bbq, shade, one sealed and the other is gravel and fireplaces.
What facilities does Stockyard Creek Rest Area have?
Stockyard Creek Rest Area has bbq, shade, one sealed and the other is gravel, fireplaces, day use area and pleasant surroundings. That is the short list; 23 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.
Are dogs allowed at Stockyard Creek Rest Area?
The record for Stockyard Creek 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 Stockyard Creek Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Stockyard Creek 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 Stockyard Creek Rest Area?
Stockyard Creek Rest Area sits in Doyles River, 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 Stockyard Creek Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| BBQ | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| one sealed and the other is gravel | Yes |
| Fireplaces | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Pleasant surroundings | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Fire Place | Yes |
| Accessible | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| No mobile phone signal | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Accessible toilets | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Two separate parking areas | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Sheltered picnic tables | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
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Oxley Highway
Doyles River, NSW 2446