NSW
Olney State Forest
The Pines, free first-come camping & walks
- The Pines picnic & camp
- Free first-come
- Dogs under control
Watagan Mountains · Central Coast hinterland, NSW
Independent · Unofficial · Australia
State Forest Guide Australia
Thirty-two unofficial guides are published. Camping and walks sit on each forest’s own site.
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Name, place, and what it’s actually good for — picnic, camp, or a walk.
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Unofficial forest guides
We don’t list a forest until that unofficial site exists.
VIC
Toolangi State Forest
Wirrawilla, Kalatha, Tanglefoot, Walindjerri
- Wirrawilla
- Kalatha Giant
- Walindjerri camp
Yarra Ranges hinterland · VIC
QLD
Beerburrum and Beerwah State Forests
Coochin Creek, booked camping & Glass House lookout
- Coochin Creek (booked)
- Glass House lookout
- Ewen Maddock MTB
Sunshine Coast hinterland · QLD
QLD
Imbil State Forest
Charlie Moreland, Little Yabba Creek
- Charlie Moreland (booked)
- Little Yabba Creek
- Fig tree walk
Kenilworth hinterland · QLD
Open the guide
Plan your visitCharlie Moreland
Independent guide · State Forest Guide Australia network
NSW
Yadboro State Forest
Yadboro Flat, Clyde River
- Yadboro Flat
- Clyde River
- Picnic & camp
Clyde River hinterland · NSW
NSW
Mogo State Forest
Mogo Trails, gardens & lookout
- Mogo Trails
- Gardens
- Lookout
South Coast hinterland · NSW
NSW
Chichester State Forest
Allyn & Telegherry, first-come
- Ladies Well
- Frying Pan
- First-come
Barrington foothills · NSW
NSW
Watagan State Forest
Watagan Mountains forest roads
- Forest roads
- First-come
- The Watagans
Central Coast hinterland · NSW
NSW
Heaton State Forest
Lookouts & Watagan Headquarters
- Heaton Lookout
- McLeans
- Watagan HQ
Watagan Mountains · NSW
NSW
Kerewong State Forest
Swans Crossing, first-come
- Swans Crossing
- First-come
- Creek picnic
Mid North Coast hinterland · NSW
NSW
Bago State Forest
Paddys River Dam, first-come
- Paddys River Dam
- First-come
- Plateau camp
Snowy Mountains hinterland · NSW
Open the guide
Plan your visitPaddys River Dam
Independent guide · State Forest Guide Australia network
VIC
Mount Disappointment State Forest
Number One Camp, summit & falls
- Number One Camp
- Summit
- Falls
Great Dividing Range hinterland · VIC
Open the guide
Plan your visitNumber One Camp
Independent guide · State Forest Guide Australia network
NSW
Ourimbah State Forest
MTB park, Treetops, Red Hill Road
- MTB park
- Treetops
- Red Hill Road
Central Coast hinterland · NSW
NSW
Orara East State Forest
Forest Sky Pier, Sealy Lookout
- Forest Sky Pier
- Sealy Lookout
- Korora Lookout
Coffs hinterland · NSW
Open the guide
Plan your visitForest Sky Pier
Independent guide · State Forest Guide Australia network
NSW
Cumberland State Forest
Picnic & walks. No camping
- Picnic
- Walks
- No camping
Sydney hinterland · NSW
NSW
Strickland State Forest
Falls, arboretum, day-use only
- Strickland Falls
- Arboretum
- No camping
Central Coast hinterland · NSW
Open the guide
Plan your visitStrickland Falls
Independent guide · State Forest Guide Australia network
NSW
Wingello State Forest
HQ Camp, Forest Trails
- HQ Camp
- First-come
- Forest Trails
Southern Highlands · NSW
NSW
Cowarra State Forest
Guulabaa, Big Koala, WildNets
- Guulabaa
- Big Koala
- WildNets
Mid North Coast hinterland · NSW
VIC
Mount Cole State Forest
Beeripmo Walk, Chinamans, free camp
- Beeripmo Walk
- Chinamans
- Free first-come
Pyrenees hinterland · VIC
QLD
Jimna State Forest
Peach Trees, booked
- Peach Trees (booked)
- Yabba Creek
- No dogs at camp
Sunshine Coast hinterland · QLD
SA
Mount Crawford Forest
Chalk’s booked, Adelaide Hills
- Chalk’s (booked)
- Apr–Nov
- Rocky Paddock closed 2026
Adelaide Hills · SA
SA
Kuitpo Forest
Chookarloo booked, Fleurieu hinterland
- Chookarloo (booked)
- Apr–Nov
- 1 km walk
Fleurieu hinterland · SA
VIC
Otway Forest Park
Forrest trails, Beauchamp Falls, free camp
- Forrest MTB
- Beauchamp Falls
- Free first-come
Otway Ranges · VIC
Open the guide
Plan your visitBeauchamp Falls
Independent guide · State Forest Guide Australia network
QLD
Benarkin State Forest
Clancys booked, dogs on lead
- Clancys (booked)
- Dogs at Clancys
- Emu Creek no dogs
Brisbane hinterland · QLD
NSW
Tumut State Forest
Tumut Trail by town, not Paddys
- Tumut Trail
- Free first-come
- Pair to Bago
Snowy Mountains hinterland · NSW
QLD
Tuan State Forest
Log Dump booked, Great Sandy Strait
- Log Dump (booked)
- Hedleys
- Dogs on lead
Great Sandy Strait · QLD
NSW
Styx River State Forest
Upper Wattle Flat, first-come
- Upper Wattle Flat
- Lower 4WD
- Free first-come
New England tableland · NSW
Open the guide
Plan your visitUpper Wattle Flat
Independent guide · State Forest Guide Australia network
NSW
Coopernook State Forest
Forest HQ, first-come
- Forest HQ
- Free first-come
- Tall Trees Walk
Mid North Coast hinterland · NSW
NSW
Bermagui State Forest
Black Lagoon picnic
- Picnic area
- Black Lagoon
- Scenic Drive
South Coast hinterland · NSW
NSW
Barrington Tops State Forest
Manning River camp and Cobark Lookout
- Manning River
- Cobark Lookout
- Free first-come
Barrington foothills · NSW
NSW
Wild Cattle Creek State Forest
Mobong Creek short-stay
- Mobong Creek
- Limited short-stay
- McQuilty Tree
Dorrigo hinterland · NSW
NSW
Bodalla State Forest
Forest Rest Area, highway overnight
- Forest Rest Area
- Lake Mummuga
- Vans welcome
South Coast hinterland · NSW
Open the guide
Plan your visitForest Rest Area
Independent guide · State Forest Guide Australia network