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Sleepy Hollow Rest Area

Sleepy Hollow, NSW
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingPets WelcomeDrinking WaterToiletsCaravans

About this campsite

The Sleepy Hollow Rest Area is a convenient roadside rest stop just off the Pacific Highway, complete with a playground and toilet facilities. However, it's quite noisy, especially on weekends, due to heavy truck traffic. For a more peaceful stop, consider the Yelgun Rest Area located just five minutes south. It's a great place for travellers to take a break, stretch their legs, and recharge for the road ahead.

Sleepy Hollow Rest Area is strategically placed along the bustling Pacific Highway, serving as a bustling stopover for trucks and travellers. Despite its constant noise due to incoming and outgoing traffic, particularly from large vehicles, it offers visitors a quintessential roadside rest experience. Additionally, it features amenities such as a playground and toilets, perfect for those traveling with families. For a quieter alternative, consider the nearby Yelgun Rest Area, a mere 5-minute drive to the south.

How to Get There

58km north of Ballina on either side of Pacific Highway.

What this place offers

Amenities

Drinking Water
Toilets

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Caravans

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Day Rest Area
Mobile Phone Coverage
Unknown feature
Free Overnight Camp
Overnight Rest Area
Day Use Area
Long Rig
Bin

Location

Sleepy Hollow Rest Areaβ€’Pacific Highway, Sleepy Hollow, NSW, 2483

Common questions about Sleepy Hollow Rest Area

Is Sleepy Hollow Rest Area free to camp at?

We have Sleepy Hollow Rest Area in Sleepy Hollow, 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 Sleepy Hollow Rest Area have?

Sleepy Hollow Rest Area has pets welcome, day rest area, picnic tables, drinking water, mobile phone coverage and free camping. That is the short list; 13 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 Sleepy Hollow Rest Area?

The record for Sleepy Hollow 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 Sleepy Hollow Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Sleepy Hollow 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 Sleepy Hollow Rest Area?

Sleepy Hollow Rest Area sits in Sleepy Hollow, 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 Sleepy Hollow Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Sleepy Hollow Rest Area
FacilityOn site
Pets WelcomeYes
Day Rest AreaYes
Picnic TablesYes
Drinking WaterYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Yes
Free CampingYes
Free Overnight CampYes
Overnight Rest AreaYes
ToiletsYes
CaravansYes
Day Use AreaYes
Long RigYes
BinYes

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Pacific Highway

Sleepy Hollow, NSW 2483

Sleepy Hollow Rest Area

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