Ellenborough Reserve Campground
Last Updated Jan 2021 by Bazzao
A free campground, suitable for an over-nighter in your caravan, however can get very busy.
The first time I stayed here, it was by accident when I got blocked by floods at Long Flat down the road. I attempted to head back up the hill but was blocked again by a fallen tree over the road.
I ended up crashing in the back of the car at Ellenborough Reserve. I awoke to get a front row seat to the huge volume of water flowing down the Hastings River. Usually though, you will need to clamber down the bank to get near the water.
The camping area is fairly large and open with level, grass sites, suitable for caravans or campers. There are a few good spots for tents away from the caravans too. Under cover picnic tables are provided as well as wood powered barbecues (bring your own firewood).
NOTE:The camping area can become boggy during wet weather.
Facilities and activities at Ellenborough Reserve
- Number of sites:
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10
- Camping Fees:
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Elleborough Reserve is a free campground, with a maximum stay (from memory I think it is 48 hours)
- Bookings:
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This is a free camping area.
- How to book:
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No bookings are required, it does get a bit busy, so if you are not happy camping shoulder to shoulder, you might want to have a backup plan
- Toilets:
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Flushing Toilets
- Pets:
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Pets are allowed with conditions
- Water Availability:
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There is usually drinking water available at this campsite. Please take care, it may still be advisable to boil water before drinking.
- Camp fires:
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Fires may be allowed in built fire places. Please check local fire bans and rules.
- Barbeques:
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Wood barbeques are available. Bring firewood and check firebans.
- Swimming:
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This campsite is near a river or creek that has swimming holes.
- Fishing:
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There are fishing spots at or near this campsite.
- Picnic Tables:
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Yes.
- Horse Riding:
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No
- Canoeing / Kayaking:
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There are canoeing and kayaking spots at or near this campsite
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Location information for Ellenborough Reserve
This site is accessable by caravans in good weather.
At the end of Main Street, about 500m off the Oxley Highway. Main Street turn off is signed, about 4km west from Long Flat.
View directions from Long Flat to Ellenborough Reserve in google maps
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