Chichester State Forest - Dungog
Address: via Dungog Visitor Information Centre
Dungog, NSW 2420
Picturesque Chichester State Forest is located in the Lower Barrington Tops and offers free picnic and camping grounds, the majority located near creeks/rivers.
Telegherry, Frying Pan, Currawong and Coachwood camping areas are located in the lush south-eastern side of the forest, best accessed from Dungog. White Rock, Old Camp and Pademelon Park are camping areas on the south-western side of the forest, best accessed from Gresford. Allyn River Forest Park, also in this area, is a great place for a picnic whilst the famous Ladies Well swimming hole is within a short distance of camping areas.
Temperatures vary considerably between the foothills (170 metres) and the Barrington Plateau (1,577 metres). Night temperatures regularly drop below zero from June to November. Campers are advised to pack cold/wet weather gear, and take their own fresh drinking water. Dogs are permitted on leads, as is bushwalking, swimming, trail-bike and four-wheel driving.
Contact
- Contact Information
- www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/forests/...
- via Dungog Visitor Information Centre
Dungog, NSW 2420 - Toll Free: 1300 655 687
- Phone: (02) 4992 2212
- Fax: (02) 4992 2214
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