Last Updated on 8 July 2026 by Rob
Road Kill Campground is located a little off the Newell Highway, a short 7km drive south-west of the town of Forbes. It provides a good place for a rest stop.
The name of this campground comes from the nearby Road Kill sculpture by Jimmy Rix. The sculpture is part of the Sculpture Down the Lachlan trail.
The campground is a small gravel area about 300m from the Newell Hwy. This is just far enough to reduce the noise considerably.
There are no provided facilities, so you will need to be self-reliant and self-contained.
Pets are permitted at this site.
Road Kill Campground Quick Facts
| Campground Name | Road Kill Campground |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town | Forbes |
| GPS | 33°24'30.47"S 147°57'3.26"E |
| Access Road | Sealed |
| Number of sites | 3 |
| Toilets | No |
| Water | No |
| Dump point | No |
| Power | No |
| Pets | Yes |
| Tents | No |
| Fires permitted | No |
| Telstra coverage | Yes |
| Optus coverage | Yes |
| Cost | Free |
| Booking | N/A |
Campground Layout and Features
This is a basic site which is really only suitable for a stop-over as you are travelling through. The area is basically a turning circle on which there are two or three possible sites. Just pull to the side of the gravel area and set up camp.
Other than the sculpure these are no facilities at this site.
There appear to be some possible campsites if you travel along the dirt road towards the Lachlan River.
Road Kill Campsite Location
The campsite is located 6m south-west of Forbes. The location is shown on the map below. You may zoom out for a more general location.
What to Watch Out For at Road Kill Campground
The area is a little cramped.
I would be wary about leaving a van here while exploring the area. It is best used as a spot to rest for the night before continuing your journey.
Final Words
This is a very basic site. It is a good spot to spend a night while travelling to your destination.
Make sure that you check out the sculpture while you are here.
This campground lies on our Newell Highway itinerary.
Closeby Campgrounds
If you are travelling on the Newell Highway to the north, there is a fantastic campground in Dubbo called Blizzardfield Campground.
For those heading south Forges Beach 2 Campground is a good option.
