Macquarie Woods Recreation Area

Sitting 30 minutes west of Bathurst towards Orange. Macquarie Woods State Forest has a dedicated recreation area for picnics, exploration, and camping. Suitable for self-contained caravans and tents, campers looking to get out to the Macquarie Woods Recreation Area can expect free camping with a genuine bush adventure right on the back door of Bathurst.

Facilities available: long drop toilets, picnic tables, fire pits, and pet-friendly camping.

Visitors should be aware that drinkable water is not available on-site and that unsealed roads are present in the state forest.