Styx River State Forest

Camping:Yes Walking track: Yes 4 wheel driving: Yes Designated cycling track: No Designated horse riding track: No Canoeing / Kayaking: No Swimming: No Fishing: No Accommodation: No Fireplace/BBQ: Yes Caravan site: No 2 wheel access: Yes Picnic area: Yes Toilets:Yes Wheelchair access: No Lookout: No Hunting: Yes

Recreational facilities

Wattle Flat Picnic Area

BBQ:Yes Picnic facilities:Yes Toilets area:Yes

Open grassy picnic area near scenic river pools within gorgeous tableland eucalypt forest in Styx River State Forest. East of Armidale, the forest can be accessed via the Armidale-Kempsey Road. Turn north onto Styx River Forest Way and follow directional signage.

Wattle Flat Camping Area

Camping:Yes BBQ:Yes Toilets area:Yes

The forest can be accessed via the Armidale-Kempsey Road. Turn north onto Styx River Forest Way and follow directional signage.

Access for two wheel drives not recommended. Caravans and campervans are welcome, but only four wheel drives. No power is available

Maps

Staying Safe

 

Useful information

Authorised hunting
Some State forests are declared for authorised hunting. Find out more about authorised hunting in State forests, including licensing and applying for permits.

Pesticide use
This area is designated as ‘high public usage’ under Forestry Corporation of NSW’s Pesticide Use Notification Plan [PDF 3.83 MB].

Visit sustainably
Find out how to minimise the impact of your visit.

Page last updated/reviewed:23 Dec 2020