Bretti Reserve
Bretti Reserve
Bretti Reserve is a sprawling, grassy campground set on 10 hectares of natural bush on the banks of the Barnard River, in the foothills of Barrington Tops on the NSW Mid North Coast.
Nestled between four national parks, it offered swimming, canoeing, and bushwalking, along with basic facilities including picnic tables, wood barbecues, and toilet amenities. No powered sites were available, and dogs were permitted.
As of 2025, the reserve is permanently closed. Repeated severe flooding — including a fatal incident in March 2025 when a camper was swept away crossing a flooded causeway — led MidCoast Council to close the site indefinitely due to uncontrollable flood risk.
Prospective visitors should seek alternative campgrounds in the region.
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