
Dungowan Recreaion Reserve

Dungowan Recreaion Reserve
About this campsite
Dungowan Recreaion Reserve is a tranquil and spacious nature retreat, delightfully managed by volunteers. You'll have access to the river, perfect for safe swimming and fishing, and a roomy area for various outdoor activities. Enjoy the companionship of freeroaming local horses, amid chirping cicadas and singing birds. Amenities include electricity, and clean toilet and shower facilities. Apart from its daily charm, the reserve becomes lively during its two annual events and the Tamworth Music Festival. It's an ideal getaway for those longing for quiet relaxation, or even for the active outdoor hoobyists.
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Location
Dungowan Recreaion Reserve•Duri-Dungowan Rd, Dungowan, NSW, 2340
Common questions about Dungowan Recreaion Reserve
What facilities does Dungowan Recreaion Reserve have?
Dungowan Recreaion Reserve has mobile phone coverage, camping area, toilets, long rig, pets welcome and camping fee. That is the short list; 24 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 Dungowan Recreaion Reserve?
The record for Dungowan Recreaion Reserve 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 Dungowan Recreaion Reserve online?
We hold no online booking link for Dungowan Recreaion Reserve, 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 Dungowan Recreaion Reserve?
Dungowan Recreaion Reserve sits in Dungowan, 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 Dungowan Recreaion Reserve
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Camping Area | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Camping Fee | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Generators Allowed | Yes |
| Other facilities for a fee | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Hot Showers | Yes |
| Non Drinking Water | Yes |
| Camp Trailers | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Showground | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Fishing Spot | Yes |
| Canoeing Kayaking | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Limited TV reception | Yes |
| Very large | Yes |
| Swimming | Yes |
| Plenty of river access | Yes |
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