🌿 A ripper spot for an arvo or overnight with the kids and furry mates, right by Wyalong!

Cooinda Park Rest Area Wyalong - Family-Friendly Free Camp & Dog Haven - Main park image showing the beautiful facilities and surroundings

Cooinda Park Rest Area in Wyalong is a top-notch free camping spot perfect for families and travellers with dogs. Reviews rave about the clean toilets, spacious parking for caravans, and a safe enclosed dog park with agility gear. The park offers shady picnic and BBQ areas with water access, plus easy walking trails through nearby wetlands. While close to the highway, it remains peaceful at night, making it ideal for a quick stop or overnight stay. History buffs will enjoy the local artefacts scattered around, adding a bit of Aussie heritage to your visit. Just pack mozzie spray and earplugs for a comfy arvo or overnight stay.

📍 Park Information

📍 Address	Copeland St, Wyalong NSW 2671, Australia
⭐ Rating	4.6/5 (64 reviews)
🏙️ City	Wyalong
🗺️ Coordinates	Google Map Link
🏗️ Facilities	public toilets bbq picnic shelter parking dump point dog park walking trail water

🕐 Opening Hours

Opening hours information is not available. Many national and state parks are open 24/7, but visitor centers
and facilities may have specific hours.

⭐ What Makes This Park Special

Family Playground Fun ✅

Cooinda Park Rest Area has a nice little playground that the kids will love, plus plenty of open space to run around safely. Parents will appreciate the shady spots nearby where you can keep an eye on the little tackers while they play. The dog park is a winner too, especially with its agility course that’s perfect for pups of all sizes. It’s a great spot for families travelling with dogs, letting the kids and furry mates burn off some energy before settling in for the arvo or overnight stay.

Beautiful Views That'll Take Your Breath Away 🌅

Right next to some lovely wetlands, Cooinda Park offers peaceful bushwalks along canals and through natural surrounds. The area is dotted with historical artefacts and monuments, giving visitors a bit of local flavour while enjoying the fresh air. Shady trees provide shelter and add to the tranquil vibe, making it a great place to unwind and soak up the Aussie outdoors. Even though it’s close to the highway, the park manages to keep a quiet, peaceful atmosphere, especially at night when the sounds of frogs and birds take over.

Easy Access & Handy Facilities 🚗

This rest area is a cracker for travellers needing a quick breather or overnight stop. It’s easy to pull in from the highway with plenty of level parking spots for caravans and campers. The toilets are clean and well-maintained, with a dump point and water taps conveniently located near the BBQ shelters. There’s also good mobile reception and bins to keep the place tidy. Families will appreciate the accessible, safe environment and the well-kept amenities that make camping hassle-free.

Chill Out Spots & BBQs for the Whole Fam 🦘

Cooinda Park has some beaut sheltered BBQ areas with water supply, perfect for a laid-back arvo cook-up with the family. Plenty of shady trees and open grassy spaces mean you can kick back and enjoy a quiet moment away from the hustle. The park’s peaceful vibe is enhanced by the natural sounds of the wetlands and local wildlife, making it a lovely spot to relax after a day on the road. Just bring mozzie spray and maybe some earplugs for the highway noise if you’re staying overnight.

💬 What Visitors Are Saying

Toilets were very clean and we felt very safe.
Close to the main road nice little stop off for a break and history lesson.
Toilets and dog park too 💚
Great place to pull up for the night with the dogs(enclosed dog yard).
A dump point is provided by the clean toilets and water by the BBQ.
Nice and level so easy setting up, just watch out if it’s wet.
Lovely clean amenities and plenty of space for lots of vans etc.
Lots of room and shade, very quiet and had interesting things to look at.
Amazing rest stop! Our chihuahua loved the dog park with agility course.
Great little park with undercover area and BBQ facilities.
Some history about the local mining as well.
Good open area. Bring your fly repellent as the flies bite.
Well done West Wylong! A very nice camp site.
Great little stop over for the night.
Perfect place to stop, lots of room and while close to the highway not noisy at all.