Recreation areas in the State forests of the Lower Barrington Tops can be found in the Chichester State Forest, accessible via Dungog or Gresford.

Chichester is divided into two distinct areas, the western side which is centred on the Allyn River and the eastern side, centred on the Telegherry River. Access to sites around Allyn River is via Dungog or Gresford. If you are coming from Gresford, the road crosses a number of causeways that may be impassable during periods of heavy rain.

For access to sites along the Telegherry River, you take the Chichester Dam Road from Dungog and turn right into Wangat Road to get into the forest. Recreation sites can be accessed from Wangat, Middle Ridge Frying Pan Road.