Nine Mile Reserve Camping Area in Hay South, NSW — photo 1

Nine Mile Reserve Camping Area

Hay South, NSW
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingDump PointCaravansPets WelcomeFishing SpotRiver FishingFire PlaceTent Site

About this campsite

Experience the great outdoors at Nine Mile Reserve Camping Area, where you can enjoy extended stays amidst peaceful environs. This site, located near Hay, avails excellent fishing opportunities in the adjacent river. Despite lacking traditional facilities, this camping ground provides an authentic outdoor experience, with shady river gums perfect for setting up camp. However, the area requires a 4WD to navigate the boggy unmade tracks. Please note that the highway turnoffs to the tracks might be easy to miss, and levelling ramps may be needed due to uneven grounds.

Nine Mile Reserve Camping Area is an unlimited-stay, cost-free camping spot near Hay, offering unparalleled fishing opportunities in the neighboring river. Though it lacks facilities, the area's natural beauty and seclusion offer a unique outdoor experience. Existing under the cooling shade of River Gums, camping sites vary in levelness, so bringing leveling ramps is recommended for optimal camping comfort. The area is accessible via off-road tracks, for which a 4WD is vitally important due to frequent boggy conditions. Be aware, the turnoff from the highway might be easy to miss, so keep a keen eye out for cues. Immerse yourself in nature at Nine Mile Reserve Camping Area; it's a hidden gem for all camping and fishing enthusiasts.

What this place offers

Activities

Fishing Spot

Accommodation Types

Campgrounds
Caravans
Tent Site
Free Camping
Camping Area

Facilities

Dump Point
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Dry Access Only
4WD recommended
Unknown feature
Mobile Phone Coverage
River Fishing
Fire Place
Free Overnight Camp
On the bank of the Murrumbidgee River
Walking

Location

Nine Mile Reserve Camping Area•Sturt Highway, Hay South, NSW, 2711

Common questions about Nine Mile Reserve Camping Area

Is Nine Mile Reserve Camping Area free to camp at?

We have Nine Mile Reserve Camping Area in Hay South, NSW recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.

What facilities does Nine Mile Reserve Camping Area have?

Nine Mile Reserve Camping Area has dump point, campgrounds, caravans, pets welcome, dry access only and fishing spot. That is the short list; 17 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 Nine Mile Reserve Camping Area?

The record for Nine Mile Reserve Camping 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 Nine Mile Reserve Camping Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Nine Mile Reserve Camping 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 Nine Mile Reserve Camping Area?

Nine Mile Reserve Camping Area sits in Hay South, 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 Nine Mile Reserve Camping Area

Facilities recorded for Nine Mile Reserve Camping Area
FacilityOn site
Dump PointYes
CampgroundsYes
CaravansYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Dry Access OnlyYes
Fishing SpotYes
4WD recommendedYes
Yes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
River FishingYes
Fire PlaceYes
Picnic TablesYes
Tent SiteYes
Free CampingYes
Free Overnight CampYes
On the bank of the Murrumbidgee RiverYes
Camping AreaYes
WalkingYes

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Free camp — fee unconfirmed

We hold this as a free camp but have not confirmed the fee — check before you go

Free campsite — no booking needed, sites are first come, first served.

Listed as a free camp — we have not confirmed the fee with the operator
Councils and new owners do bring in fees, so ring ahead or check signage
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Sturt Highway

Hay South, NSW 2711

Nine Mile Reserve Camping Area

Free · no booking needed