Forbes Lions Park
Forbes Lions Park
About this rest area
Forbes Lions Park is a picturesque, large open park located on the bank of the Lachlan River. It is an excellent place for BBQ lunches, fishing, and leisurely walks, with a smaller, shady rest area nearby for ultimate relaxation. There's also an enchanting bridge walk to Forbes, and a friendly bowling club, favoured by the welcoming locals. With an on-site IGA, this park serves as a wholesome hub for both socialising and solitude.
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Forbes Lions Park•Junction Street, Forbes, NSW, 2871
Common questions about Forbes Lions Park
What facilities does Forbes Lions Park have?
Forbes Lions Park has toilets, day use area, picnic tables, day rest area, river fishing and shade. That is the short list; 20 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 Forbes Lions Park?
The record for Forbes Lions Park 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 Forbes Lions Park online?
We hold no online booking link for Forbes Lions Park, 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 Forbes Lions Park?
Forbes Lions Park sits in Forbes, 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 Forbes Lions Park
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Toilets | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| River Fishing | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Adjacent to Lake Forbes on the Lachlan River | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Dump Point | Yes |
| Public Dump Point | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Children's Play Facility | Yes |
| BBQ | Yes |
| Dump-Point at Public Toilets – toilets are now locked | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Fishing Spot | Yes |
| Drinking Water | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Day use only | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
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Junction Street
Forbes, NSW 2871