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Manning River Campground

6 Ratings

Features

Popular

  • Pets Allowed
  • Free
  • Toilets
  • Allows fires

Popular

  • Pets Allowed
  • Free
  • Toilets
  • Drinking Water
  • BBQ Areas
  • Powered sites
  • Showers
  • Swimming
  • Allows fires

Activities

  • Water slide
  • Biking
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Walking Trails
  • 4WD Trails
  • Bar

Type

  • Next to car
  • Allotted Site
  • Short walk to car
  • Caravans
  • Camper Trailers
  • Glamping
  • Cabins Available
  • Pub

For Kids

  • Jumping pillow
  • Horse riding
  • Kids play park
  • Organised kids activities
  • TAWK Supporters

Ownership

  • National Parks
  • State Forest
  • Independent
  • BIG4
  • Kui Parks
  • Aspen Parks
  • Discovery Holiday Parks
  • Family Parks
  • Reflections
  • Top Parks
  • NRMA
  • Holiday Haven
  • Ingenia

Access

  • Hike in
  • Car
  • 4WD only
  • Disabled Access

Other

  • Firewood for sale
  • Boat Ramp Nearby
  • Wifi
  • Phone Reception
  • Dump Spot
  • Garbage
  • Swimming pool
  • Water (Non Drinking)
  • Laundry
  • Coffee Nearby
  • Boat Cleaning Facilities
  • Cafe onsite
  • 4WD beach driving

Verified listing

Louise Faulkner, campsite manager, Anycamper since June 2018

This listing has been verified by the campsite manager and was last updated July 2024.

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6 Reviews

Mercedes W.
10 months ago

Lovely camp spot. Free camping Really quiet for our stay during winter. You are camping right next to the river and can hear the sound of the stream as you sleep Fire pits on site Toilets available

Sugi G.
4 years ago

Google Map doesn’t take you there, 5 Km short from the actual destination. Keep following the sign and follow the main track. If the site is full there’s another site 100 mtr from Manning River Camp... Read more

Peter H.
4 years ago

Great spot next to a small river, in the cooler climate of the Barrington Tops. Can get a bit busy on weekends (being a free spot). Nice spacing between the camp spots. Drop toilets. Fire pits (BYO wood). No mobile coverage. Unsealed roads in and out of the area.

Shani L.
4 years ago

We had a great time here! Spent a couple of days by the river! Sooo many different places to choose from, no toilets, showers or any facilities. About a 20 minute drive to a servo station that also do... Read more

Hayley J.
4 years ago

Once again Very clean Toilets are great

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Top Questions

Anycamper 4 years ago
Question:

Is this 4x4 only?

Answer:
Greg B. 4 years ago
Question:

Do you need a 4x4 for access?

Answer:

I saw a Suzuki Swift came out from the campsite, so I guess it’s doeable slowly but surely. by Sugi G.

Answer:

Good enough! Thanks Sugi G. by Greg B.

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Location

Pheasants Creek Rd,
Tomalla,
New South Wales

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Management
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Average temperature

January
L 17°C
H 32°C
February
L 17°C
H 31°C
March
L 15°C
H 28°C
April
L 10°C
H 25°C
May
L 6°C
H 21°C
June
L 5°C
H 17°C
July
L 3°C
H 17°C
August
L 4°C
H 19°C
September
L 7°C
H 22°C
October
L 10°C
H 26°C
November
L 13°C
H 29°C
December
L 16°C
H 31°C
Source: Meteostat

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