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Sandy Beach Reserve Camping Area

Wantabadgery, NSW½AAA Tourism

About this campsite

Located on the bank of the Murrumbidgee river, Sandy Beach Reserve Camping Area offers a tranquil setting and a chance to reconnect with nature. With shaded and unshaded sites nestled within a grassy area, visitors can choose the perfect spot for their stay. Water enthusiasts should note that the river can be quite swift. The area provides basic amenities including drop toilets, making for a rustic and authentic camping experience. Visitors will enjoy the quiet atmosphere, interrupted only by the chatter of the local sulphur-crested cockatoos.

Set on the bank of the swift Murrumbidgee River, Sandy Beach Reserve Camping Area is a vast, grassy oasis, replete with both sun-kissed and shaded sites. Although the river's rapid current offers limited access, it contributes to a tranquil ambience that permeates the reserve. Enhanced with basic drop toilets, the camping area provides amenities that, while minimal, ensure a comfortable outdoor experience. Divided into an upper and a lower section, the reserve accommodates a large number of visitors without compromising the serenity and spaciousness they seek. The secluded locale, punctuated by the calls of sulphur-crested cockatoos, evokes an immersive natural atmosphere. Whether you're camping alone, with family, or as part of a larger group, Sandy Beach Reserve Camping Area is a prime selection for a peaceful, replenishing camping experience. Experience wilderness at its finest nestled in the presence of chirping birds and the rhythmic sounds of the river at our reserve.

How to Get There

Entrance down dirt side road about 200 metres.

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Toilets

Activities

Boat Ramp
Public Boat Ramp
Fishing Spot
Swimming

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Tent Site
Caravans
Camping Area

Facilities

Shade
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Accessible

Other Features

River can be fast flowing with limited access
Drop toilets
Non Drinking Water
Photo Opportunity
Pets Welcome
Campgrounds
River Fishing
Unknown feature
Long Rig
Free Overnight Camp
On the bank of the Murrumbidgee River
Fire Place

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
THU☁️
30° / 15°
FRI🌫️
27° / 11°
SAT☁️
26° / 15°
💧 5%
SUN☁️
25° / 16°
💧 25%
MON🌧️
26° / 17°
💧 18%

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Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
Tomorrow
30°·32%·17km/h
Low–Moderate
Fri
27°·27%·17km/h
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Sat
26°·39%·24km/h
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AAA Tourism Rating:
½

Sandy Beach Reserve Camping Area