About this place
What to expect
Located just 30 minutes west of Bathurst on the road to Orange, Macquarie Woods State Forest offers a designated recreation area ideal for picnics, bushwalking, exploring, and camping. Whether you're travelling in a self-contained caravan or setting up a tent, the Macquarie Woods Recreation Area provides free camping and an authentic bushland experience, all within easy reach of Bathurst. Facilities include long-drop toilets, picnic tables, fire pits, and pet-friendly camping areas. Visitors should be aware that drinkable water is not available on-site and that unsealed roads are present in the state forest.