5 NSW Campgrounds On The Doorstep

Backyard staycays for long weekends.

Stewart and Lloyds campground, Myall Lakes National Park
Located between the lower Myall River and fishing beaches, this is a spot for nature lovers (and those keen to drive their 4WD on the sand.) Take on the 21km Mungo walking track and check out important Aboriginal sites and diverse vegetation. Keep an eye out for the local dingos.

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Tallow Beach campground, Bouddi National Park
Camp by the beach and catch your own dinner in this picturesque spot. This remote campground demands a 1.2km walk to your location – worth it if you’re on the search for a secluded location – plus other walking tracks if you want to explore. Cool off with a dip or try snorkelling at Maitland Bay Surf between MacMasters Beach and Box Head.

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Swans Crossing campground, Kerewong State Forest
Bring your 4WD and be ready to put it to good use over the winding dirt road to this secret campsite. Hidden amongst the rainforest, a trip to Swans Crossing in the wetter seasons is as good as it gets. “Ah, the serenity”

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Gillards campground, Mimosa Rocks National Park
Severely impacted by the Black Summer bushfires, bookings are now essentials to this former first-in-best-dressed national park. If you need a morning off roughing it, treat yourself to a barista-made coffee and fave pastry from Honorbread in nearby Bermagui.

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The Basin campground, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Start your visit off right by arriving by ferry from Palm Beach, then pitch your tent with a view of Pittwater and spot the local wildlife – wallabies, goannas, kookaburras. Lots of secret spots to be found as you explore the area.