Clancys Camp Area, Benarkin State Forest is a sloping grassed campground set up for tent based camping high above the creek. The state forest provides opportunities for some relatively easy off road adventures and the site is located on the famous bicentennial track, popular with avid horse riders. The site has great facilities for bush camping including flushing toilets.
Wet weather access may prove difficult for standard vehicles during wet weather. The site is pay to stay and is pet friendly.
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Cost:
Fees for camping permits in national parks and other protected areas, forest reserves, State forests and recreation areas, from 1 July 2017:
- $6.35 per person per night, or $25.40 per family per night;
- $3.50 per person per night for students and accompanying adults on approved educational excursions.
- $25.40 per night per family. 1 or 2 adults, accompanied by 3 to 6 children under 18 year applies to a maximum of 8 people in total. Children under 5 years free of charge.
Getting there: Off the D'Aguilar Hwy at Benarkin take forest Drive and follow the signs about 16km out to campground. (4WD access recommended especially after wet weather.)
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