Barrington Tops State Forest - NSW

State Forests of the Barrington Tops includes Barrington Tops, Stewarts Brook and Chichester State Forests. Barrington Tops State Forest offers free camping along the banks of the Manning River.

With a large network of roads, you can explore the forest in your vehicle, on foot, bike or horse. Please be advised that conditions can change quickly, so be prepared for all seasons.

Travelling from the east, Barrington Tops State Forest is accessible from Gloucester!via the Scone Rd.
Travelling from the west, go via Moonan Flat and!Moonan Brook Rd, or Pheasants Creek Rd off Tomalla Rd.
Stewarts Brook State Forest, at the western end of Barrington Tops Forest Road, offers visitors some unique areas to explore.

Visit The Firs, a majestic aged pine plantation harbouring a secluded picnic area. The Firs looks even more magical with a light dusting of snow.

Or simply take int he views at Moonan Outlook, looking west and down over the beautiful Uper Hunter Valley. Gologolies Bushcamp is adjacent to Moonan Outlook and offers cleared areas for those seeking a rustic bush camping experience (no facilities at this site). 

Road and weather conditions can vary, so be prepared at all times and to drive carefully according to conditions. Remember that you are a sensitive natural environment so please leave the area as you found it - take only memories and leave only footprints. 

For more information contact www.barringtontopstourism.com.au or Gloucester Visitor Information Centre on (02) 6538 5252, Dungog Visitor Information Centre (02) 4992 2212 or Scone Visitor Information Centre on (02) 6540 1300.