Located approximately 30 kilometres to the west of Parkes, Bogan Gate has a population of around 200 people. Bogan Gate is a progressive little village with a memorial hall, school, post office, police station, hotel/ motel, service station, general store with newsagency and takeaway food.

There is an craft shop in the old Railway Station which is open weekends and public holidays (which fall on a Monday), from 10am - 5pm. Devonshire Teas are also served. A great rest stop for the weary traveller is Burrawang Park, where you will find a children's playground and barbeque facilities. The nine hole golf course and night-lit tennis courts also provide some great recreation options.