Favourite campsites around New South Wales These are some of our favourite campsites around New South Wales. We have selected a few from each region around the state of which we consider to be some of the best around. We hope these will inspire you to find your own favourites aroound the great state of New South Wales. Central West Big River Camping Area Bridle Track Camping Areas Goulburn River National Park Bathurst Area This 4wd only accessible site is perched above the beautiful Goulburn River. It is well grassed with shady spots available and easy access to the river to launch the canoe. Goulburn River National Park is about 40km south of Merriwa with access to the camping areas including Big River Scattered along the Macquarie Turon via Mogo Road from the township of Wollar. Parkway beside the Bridle Track on the Facilities here include picnic tables, fire pits and bank of the Macquarie River are numerous pit toilets delightful camping areas. Some are more shaded than others with each having its own attraction. The Bridle Track is located between Bathurst and Hill End in central western NSW. AWD access to the Bridle Track is recommended with the Monaghans Bluff section about half way along closed to all traffic due to a large landslide in 2011. Access is available from the south via Turondale Road from Bathurst or from the north via Hill End township. Facilities along the track include picnic tables and shelter and fire pits and pit toilets. Batsh Camp Government Town Camping Area Yerranderie Blue Mountains National Park Located on the outskirts of the historic ghost This top little campsite hidden deep in the forest town of Yerranderie is this large open grassy is located along the Oberon – Colong Stock Route camping area with plenty of room for hoards of on the way to historic Yerranderie. Facilities here campers. Facilities here include fire pits and pit include fire pits and pit toilets. toilets. Newnes Ruins Camping Area The Barracks Camping Area Wollemi National Park Coolah Tops National Parks Located on the eastern side of the Wolgan River near the historic ruins of the old Oil Shale Mining complex Located high up on a plateau just east of this is a great vspot to camp whilst checking out the Coolah this is a very scenic national park great ruins. Accessible only by 4wd vehicles after fording for bushwalking and four wheel driving. Views the Wolgan River. Facilities here include picnic tables, from the lookouts are breathtaking. Facilities firee pits and pit toilets. here include a shelter shed, picnic tables, fire pits and pit toilets. South Coast Green Patch Camping Area Killalea Camping Area Booderee National Park Killalea State Park This large well laid out camping area has This park is a great alternative to a caravan park numerous sites catering for all styles of and with surf beaches on your doorstep it is a camping setups from walk in tent based popular weekend and holiday destination. to drive in caravan and campervan sites. It Located between the coastal hubbs of is located on the beautiful shores of Jervis Shellharbour and Kiama it is easily accessible Bay.Facilities here include picnic tables, gas and is within a short drive to many local barbecues, hot showers and toilets.Fees apply attractions and amenities. Perched high on a hill and advance booking are essential. with great views facilities here include picnic tables and shelter, electric and wood barbecues, hot showers and toilets. Fees apply and bookings are recommended. Pretty Beach Camping Area Six Mile Creek Rest Area Murramarang National Park South East Forests National Park This well shaded secluded site is located beside Six This is a top beachside camping spot just north Mile Creek and easily accessible to conventional of Batemans Bay in the northern section of vehicles as well as camper trailers via Tantawan- Murramarang National Park. It is very popular galo Mountain Road which heads west from the during weekend and holiday times so advance village of Candelo. This section of South East bookings are essential. Facilities here include Forests National Park is south west of Bega. There electric barbecues, hot showers, toilets, laundry is a short walk from here to a series of delightful facilities and even some powered sites available. cascades as well. Facilities here include fire pits Fees apply. and pit toilets. New England Bowling Alley Point Recreation Reserve Dangars Falls and Gorge Camping Area Peel Valley Oxley Wild Rivers National Park This tranquil spot is located on the shores of Perched on top of the picturesque gorge with- Chaffey Dam in the delightful Peel Valley about in an easy walking distance to the falls this is 40km south east of Tamworth. It is easily a great camp spot in this region. Access is via accessible to conventional vehicles as well as Dangar Falls Road. Facilities here include picnic camper trailers via the Fossikers Way. Facilities tables, wood barbecues and p[it toilets. here include picnic tables, wood barbecues, toilets and coin operated hot showers. Camping fees apply and are payable at an onsite honesty box. Dawsons Spring Camping Area Ironbark Camping Area Mount Kaputar National Park Kings Plains National Park High up near the summit of Mt Kaputar in the High up on the New England tablelands New England region of New South Wales is this of New South Wales Kings Plains National great high country camp. Numerous individual Park is a stunning park to the north west of sites as well as self contained cabin accommo- Glen Innes. It is easily accessible to conven- dation is available. Mt Kaputar National Park tional vehicles and camper trailers via Kings is easily accessible to conventional vehicles Plains Road from Inverell. Facilities here and camper trailers via Kaputar Road from the include picnic tables, fire pits and pit toilets. town of Narrabri. Facilities here include picnic tables, shelter, wood and gas barbecues, toilets and hot showers. Camping fees apply and are payable at self registration stations in the park. Koreelah Creek Camping Area Mann River Nature Reserve Koreelah National Park Glen Innes Area Another great free camping area on the banks This is a little not so well known park in the far of the Mann River along the Old Glen Innes north of the New England tablelands of New – Grafton Road. Facilities here include picnic South Wales near the village of Woodenbong tables, wood barbecues and pit toilets. not far from the Queensland border. The park is dry weather access only and is accessible to conventional vehicles and camper trailers via White Swamp Road off the Mt Lindesay Highway. Facilities here include picnic tables, fire pits and pit toilets. Rocky River Fossicking Area Uralla Area This is a great little free camping area not far off the New England Highway near Uralla in the New England Tablelands. Access is west of Uralla via Kingstown and Devoncourt Roads. Facilities here include picnic tables, pit toilets, and is pet friendly. North Coast Black Rocks Camping Area Bluff Picnic and Camping Area Bundjalung National Park Mt Boss State Forest This is a top beach side camping area on the north Located along the picturesque Wilson River coast. It has numerous individual sites so even deep within the rainforest this is the perfect when it is busy you will still have your privacy. spot to unwind for a day or two. Access is via Access is via The Gap Road off the Pacific Hastings Forest Road north west of Wauchope. Highway south of Woodburn. Facilities here Facilities here include picnic tables, wood include picnic tables, gas and wood barbecues, pit barbecues and pit toilets. toilets and even a clothesline to hang the beach towels at selected campsites. Copeland Reserve Camping Area Dingo Tops Camping Area Gloucester Area Tapin Tops National Park Located in the ranges to the west of the This is a great free camping spot on route to the Mid North Coast Region of New South world famous Barrington Tops. It is a large open Wales. This is a great spot to base yourself grassy site beside a creek with limited shade. whilst exploring these ranges. Located at the Access is via the Gloucester – Scone Road west of junction of Dingo Tops and Knodingbul Barrington township. Facilities here include picnic Roads it is easily accessible to conventional tables, shelter, wood barbecue and pit toilets. vehicles and camper trailers. Facilities here include picnic tables, shelter, wood barbecues and pit toilets. Camping fees apply and are payable at a self registration station at the camping area. Iron Pot Creek Camping Area Kylie’s Beach Camping Area Toonumbar National Park Crowdy Bay National Park Another superb camping area along this Hidden deep with lush rainforest this is an abso- picturesque coastline. Access is via Diamond lute must when up the north coast. The wildlife Head Road south of Laurieton. Facilities here and scenery will amaze you. Access is via Murray include wood barbecues, pit toilets and an Scrub Road north west of Kyogle. Facilities here outdoor cold shower. Camping and vehicle entry include picnic tables, wood barbecues and pit fees apply. toilets. Melaleuca Camping Area Neranie Head Camping Area Limeburners Creek National Park Myall Lakes National Park This is a top little spot right on the lakes edge. It This is a beautiful large grassy camping area is a large grassed area with numerous individ- beside the creek a stone’s throw away from the ually numbered sites. Access is via Seal Rocks beach. Access is via Point Plomer Road from Road off the Lakes Way. Facilities here include Crescent Head.