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Frying Pan Creek Camping Area

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Louise Faulkner, campsite manager, Anycamper since June 2018

This listing has been verified by the campsite manager and was last updated April 2025.


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10 Reviews

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Guest A.
4 years ago
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April S.
5 years ago

Brilliant camp ground loads of room and good access to the creek

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Bing C.
5 years ago

Stayed here from Friday to Sunday and I must say it was a very nice campground. The park was full from the Saturday morning until we left. Can get a bit rowdy I was told be the people next to us but t... Read more

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E D.
6 years ago

We dropped in over Aust Day long weekend. Very crowded. Several people had shat on the banks of the river, which was disgusting. Went for a walk along the river and two large dogs tracked me growling all the way, almost had to run back to camp. Dog owners need to keep their dogs on a lead or closely supervised.

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Joel D.
6 years ago

Brilliant although we had a massive flash storm on New Years. It was fun, and great that a place like this is free to the public.


Top Questions

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Sonia F. 4 years ago
Question:

Hi. Is the bridge in from the Dungog side now operational. Hoping in access in mid April 2921 ?

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Jamie E. 4 years ago
Question:

is it accessible by all cars?

Answer:

Generally yes, with the exception of the currawong site that is 4wd access only. by April S.

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Sa M. 4 years ago
Question:

Should we book in advance?

Answer:

You can’t book it’s a first in best dressed kind of situation. The campsites will fill up very quickly especially for a long weekend. by April S.

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F camp lovah 5 years ago
Question:

How are the swimming facilities ?

Answer:

In February water was low,but generally swimming is good by Daniel S.

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Location

Chichester State Forest,
NSW

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Details

Listing type
Campsite
No. of sites
100
Allotted Site
Yes
Caravans
Yes
Website
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Average temperature

January
L 18°C
H 30°C
February
L 18°C
H 29°C
March
L 16°C
H 27°C
April
L 12°C
H 25°C
May
L 10°C
H 21°C
June
L 8°C
H 18°C
July
L 6°C
H 18°C
August
L 7°C
H 20°C
September
L 9°C
H 23°C
October
L 12°C
H 26°C
November
L 14°C
H 28°C
December
L 16°C
H 29°C
Source: Meteostat

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