Split Rock Dam Recreation Area Campground
Last Updated Apr 2014
Large open camp areas on the shore of split rock dam with a choice of powered and unpowered sites.
This camping area is very popular with fishers as you can camp right on the edge of the lake.
Dirt tracks lead around the shore to many different sites so you can usually find a spot that is not on top of your neighbours.
The area gets very busy during peak times and is also popular with water skiers, but in the off season can make for a relaxing couple of days camping and fishing.
There is a well maintained boat ramp (concrete) and fish cleaning table as well as picnic tables with shelter.
The toilets are at the entrance to the camping area which are a long walk from most of the foreshore campsites.
This campground can be less attractive when the dam level is low. You can check current levels at
water.bom.gov.au/waterstorage/awris/#urn:bom.gov.au:awris:common:codelist:feature:splitrock
Facilities and activities at Split Rock Dam Recreation Area
- Number of sites:
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40
- Camping Fees:
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Unpowered sites - $10 per night
Powered sites $18 per night
- Bookings:
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Visitor information centre.
- How to book:
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Bookings are made through the Tamworth Regional Council through the Barraba office.
Street Address
Tamworth Regional Council
Barraba Branch Office
27 Alice Street
Barraba NSW 2347
Telephone
(02) 6782 1105
Office Hours
8:30am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:30pm
Monday to Friday
- Toilets:
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Flushing Toilets
- Pets:
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Pets are allowed with conditions
- Water Availability:
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Non-potable water may be available. Boil all water for at least 10 minutes before drinking.
- Camp fires:
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There are no built fireplaces in this camp ground, however it may be permisable to have a camp fire under certain conditions. Please check local fire restrictions and rules before lighting fires.
- Barbeques:
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Wood barbeques are available. Bring firewood and check firebans.
- Swimming:
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You are able to swim in the lake nearby.
- 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
- More Information
Location information for Split Rock Dam Recreation Area
This campsite is in Split Rock Dam
Between Barraba and Manilla, this reservoir has a catchment area of 1650km, water storage of nearly 400,000 mega litres and when full covers approximately 2000 hectares.
This site is accessable by caravans in good weather.
Approximately 14km north of Manilla, take a right on Oakhampton Road. Follow the road for another 10 km following the signs. An honesty box is at the gate ($2 a day / vehicle for day access)
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