Wooldridge Recreation and Fossicking Reserve Campground
Last Updated Sep 2018 by Bazzao
A beautiful little spot alongside the Rocky River just off the New England Highway near Uralla.
There are two camping areas fairly close to each other however I have never seen more than two people camping at this spot at one time. They are very well shaded and quite spacious.
The toilets are very primitive, although they do the job...
The rocky river is only a creek in this section, but the sandy shore and large granite rocks make for some nice little (shallow) swimming holes.
Fishing
Friends have told me of catching perch just downstream from here, although I have not done so myself. There are definitely yabbies in there though!
Fossicking?
The reason it is called the fossicking area (rather than just Wooldridge Reserve) is that you can pick up a couple of specks of gold from the creek. You can hire/borrow pans from the Uralla Visitor Information Centre (on the highway in town).
If you are agile, and don't mind a bit of rock hopping, head upstream for some quite interesting rock formations. Don't lose your step though as the gaps between the large granite boulders would hide your body for a long time...
If you are a bird watcher, before you leave town, head over to Dangars Lagoon where there is a bird hide. Head east on the Walcha Road for about 4km and the reserve is on your left. Over 110 different bird species have been spotted here.
Facilities and activities at Wooldridge Recreation and Fossicking Reserve
- Number of sites:
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7
- Camping Fees:
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Free Camping area maintained by Uralla Shire Council. Shopping in town is a great way to say thanks to the locals.
- Bookings:
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This is a free camping area.
- How to book:
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Bookings are not required for this campground.
- Toilets:
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Longdrop or composting
- 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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No fires are permitted at this camp ground.
- 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 is no fishing at or near this campsite.
- Picnic Tables:
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Yes.
- Horse Riding:
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Yes.
- Canoeing / Kayaking:
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There is no canoeing or kayaking at or near this campsite
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Location information for Wooldridge Recreation and Fossicking Reserve
This site is accessable by caravans in good weather.
OK for small caravans or camper trailers.
At the Matilda Roadhouse, turn west off the New England Highway into Kingstown Road.
The turn off to the fossicking area is about 3.5km down this road on your right (Devencourt Road).
Follow Devencourt road to the end and you will go across a cattle grid. From here it is dirt for about another 500m down to the carpark at the bottom.
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