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Collendina State Forest Camping Area

Collendina, NSW

About this campsite

The Collendina State Forest Camping Area is a sprawling green oasis nestled along the northern Murray River between Corowa and Mulwala. Its location on an elevated embankment provides breathtaking river views and easy-access walking tracks to enjoy fishing or riverside strolls. The area offers large, level, sunny or shaded camping spots, accommodating group gatherings of varying sizes efficiently. With the Murray River splitting into multiple channels at this spot, it also provides a unique navigational experience for canoeing enthusiasts.

The Collendina State Forest Camping Area is a captivating forest and grassland reserve poised majestically on the Murray River's northern shores. This expansive landscape, nestled between Corowa and Mulwala, guarantees a one-of-a-kind camping experience to the nature lover. It's an absolute treat for the lens, with the elevated embankment offering stunning panoramic views of the flowing river beneath. Easy access trails ensure that even anglers can enjoy their time here, perfectly blending relaxation and recreation. The campground, characterised by its extensive, level grassy areas, provides both shade and sunny aspects. So whether you're planning a solo adventure or a group gathering, the reserve meets all your camping needs effectively. For canoeing enthusiasts, the Murray River poses an intriguing challenge, as it splits into multiple channels around this point. Navigation becomes an interesting puzzle to solve, enhancing your adventure. A GPS could be a handy tool to have in this explorative endeavor. In essence, Collendina State Forest Camping Area comes alive as an exquisite blend of tranquillity, beauty, and outdoor fun.

How to Get There

From waypoint at entrance on Spring Drive, follow tracks to river. The tracks inside the park are in good condition and appear to have been graded, however these are dry weather tracks only.

Features & Facilities

Activities

Fishing Spot
Fishing

Accommodation Types

Camping Area
Tent Site
Caravans

Facilities

Shade

Other Features

Campgrounds
Canoeing Kayaking
Walking
Unknown feature
Dry Access Only
swimming and canoeing
Mobile Phone Coverage
Pets Welcome
Situated on an embankment above the river
Photo Opportunity
Free Overnight Camp
Easy acceess down to the river
River Fishing
Large open grassy camping areas

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY☁️
30° / 16°
💧 3%
THU☁️
27° / 17°
FRI☁️
25° / 13°
SAT☁️
24° / 13°
💧 3%
SUN☁️
22° / 15°
💧 18%

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27°·36%·17km/h
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25°·37%·20km/h
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