Deerubbun Reserve, Sydney

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Unfortunately, camping of any kind if not permitted at Deerubbun Reserve.

More information and context: When travelling around Australia and seeking a place to park the caravan for the night in Sydney, we were recommended Deerubbun Reserve. Upon arrival, we found the last suitable space to park for a few hours, before continuing our journey.

We have since been informed that camping is not permitted at Deerubbun Reserve and doing so may result in a fine from the council. The following information is no longer accurate., but it’s a great spot for a picnic break!

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Just to the north of the city, as you’re coming in (or out) of Sydney on the Pacific Highway is the Deerubbun Reserve, which is a and rest stop with facilities, but no camping is permitted.

Although it’s large enough to seem like a lake, Deerubbun Reserve is right next to the Hawkesbury River in Mooney Mooney. This reserve in Sydney is actually a large car park filled with boat trailers as it’s next to a boat ramp, & part of this area is where it’s claimed that you’re allowed to spend the night in an RV or caravan, but it’s not he case and camping is not allowed.

There are toilets between the car park and river, although due to how busy the place is, they’re disgusting!

Just beside the toilet block is an undercover barbecue area with picnic tables. Picnic tables and park benches can also be found next to the river on the grass area and beneath the trees.

On the right days in the morning, grab yourself an ice cream from the ice cream van that frequents the place.