The best dog-friendly caravan campgrounds near Auburn, New South Wales

Looking to experience the great outdoors with your furry friend in tow? Hipcamp has over 2600 options for you to choose from near Auburn, New South Wales that accommodate caravans and pets. With options as low as $5 per night and an average price of $40 per night, you're sure to find the perfect spot. Check out top campsites like Fern Valley Ranch (401 reviews), Megalong Valley Farm (435 reviews), and Rivers Run Colo River (389 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities like campfires, toilets, and cooking equipment while participating in activities such as whitewater paddling, autumn fun, and hiking.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to experience the great outdoors with your furry friend in tow? Hipcamp has over 2600 options for you to choose from near Auburn, New South Wales that accommodate caravans and pets. With options as low as $5 per night and an average price of $40 per night, you're sure to find the perfect spot. Check out top campsites like Fern Valley Ranch (401 reviews), Megalong Valley Farm (435 reviews), and Rivers Run Colo River (389 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities like campfires, toilets, and cooking equipment while participating in activities such as whitewater paddling, autumn fun, and hiking.

94% (7.8K)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Shady Acres Colo River

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(189)

52km from Auburn · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Central Colo, NSW

This property is a Pristine Riverfront property in Colo Valley. It is a tidal river with sandy shallow sandbars and 10ft deep swimming holes. There is an abundance of native animals here including kangaroos, lyre birds, lace monitors, platypus and more! Access is via a short dirt driveway to the riverfront camping area. The access is 2wd unless there has been significant rain it becomes 4wd access.We can accommodate both small and large groups with sites just steps away from the river. We have 2 water entrances, one is a large grassed area with shallow water which is great for kids & families. The other entrance is a natural sandy entry with a deeper swimming area suitable for adults. We also have a beautiful lagoon area where I can arrange additional campers. We have built some new flushing toilets (3) with a hot water shower.We are very accommodating of your pets. We welcome dogs and can host horses in one of the paddocks. Please ensure you contact the host prior to your stay if you are bringing any animals. We have canoes & floats which you can hire to paddle up the river. Additional activities here include fishing, swimming, bushwalking, canoeing & birdwatching. We are also only a 5 minute drive to Colo Riverside Cafe.We also have 2 beautiful brand new glamping tents that you can hire. Please see our extras.I look forward to meeting you soon!

2. Dharawal Camp

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(164)

38km from Auburn · 1 site · Tent, RV · Wedderburn, NSW

Dharawal Camp offers all the benefits of glamping. Enjoy a peaceful night's rest in your tent/vehicle, then hop out of bed and enjoy the peaceful surrounds of the cabin with access to a kitchen area supplying rainwater. With the secluded bush surroundings and the quiet, it's hard to believe you're only an hour away from Sydney. You might even see a Koala There is strictly no accomodation in the Cabin. The camp features a camping toilet and bathing facilities, gas bbq, a kitchen washing area, NO FRIDGE, a recreation space and dining table when the weather is bad. All you need to do is roll out your swag. Campers are encouraged to take their rubbish with them. There is access to power for campervans/caravans. Warm your toes at the outdoor fireplace whilst you chat with friends. (Please bring own firewood). You will be a 10 minute drive from the beautiful Dharawal National Park which has wonderful swimming holes and bush walks. The site is 15 minutes drive from Campbelltown, which offers all amenities of a large metropolitan city.

3. Melon Green at Oakdale

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(67)

56km from Auburn · 1 site · RV · Oakdale, NSW

Update: access road is now sealed. Melon Green welcomes self contained caravans and /or motorhomes. Lovely grassy farm on a 15 acre block. A quick 15 minute drive into Picton where you can find our local club and shops. Short drive to Nattai lookout overlooking Warragamba water catchment. Spectacular view. Also Thirlmere Lakes. Nearby Camden township restaurants, cafes, pool, bike track along Nepean River and more. We are located approximately 1 hour from Sydney airport so a day in the city is not out of the question. Shopping malls a short distance away. We have 4 horses, two dams, nice outlook, Clean tank water is available and picnic table can be provided. Please note we can no longer offer bathroom facilities. As we have horses, dogs must be on a leash. Campfires are welcome in the fire pit.

4. Lion entrance

19km from Auburn · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · Sydney, NSW

Green land with a beautiful lake near sydney

5. Platypus Bend

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(17)

77km from Auburn · 1 site · Tent, RV · Yarramalong, NSW

Situated at the end of the tranquil & historic Yarramalong Valley on the banks of Brush Creek. Abundant with native fauna & flora it is a great location to explore the Central Coast Hinterland from, or plenty of room if you want to stay put relax and recharge.

Stories from the community

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TERENCE

1 day ago

12 m travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Platypus Bend

2nd time we have been here. Love the serenity. Like that we saw finch's deer kangaroo and platypus. Bella loved the freedom, will be back. Would recommend this site to anyone wanting a peaceful private retreat

elliott

1 week ago

5 m pop-up camper

With pets

2 nights at Platypus Bend

Well maintained with a decent firepit and log seating. Plenty of wildlife to watch, saw a few Platypus, deer and a echidna, Danes was responsive to questions.

You can section off the corner and not know the hosts are there at all!

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Jacqui

2 weeks ago

5 m travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Melon Green at Oakdale

Melon Oak is a peaceful campsite with the loveliest host. Only an hour from Sydney airport and you feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere with barely a soul insight. Close by, Picton is a charming little town with cute cafe’s and an ice creamery. As always, pack the mozzie repellent!

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Laura

2 weeks ago

6 m pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Platypus Bend

Beautiful spot which was quiet and peaceful. The perfect place to unwind and relax. We managed to spot a platypus in the creek after some helpful tips from Dane. Would definitely recommend this camping spot.

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Valerie

3 weeks ago

4 m pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Platypus Bend

It’s a beautiful spot! Very private and full of wildlife and wonder. Loved the ease with which we could make a campfire and enjoy a beautiful outdoor experience. Owner was also very helpful but not at all intrusive.

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TERENCE

3 weeks ago

5 m Class B

With pets

2 nights at Platypus Bend

Had a wonderful time here. Bella enjoyed the freedom. We saw platypus and a good variety of birds. Would recommend this place to anyone. Will definitely be back

Lauren

3 weeks ago

6 m pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Dharawal Camp

2nd visit to this beautiful place. Everything you need to have a wonderful stay. Kids had a great time as well! 😀

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Dave

3 weeks ago

7 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Platypus Bend

What an amazing spot so private and quiet will definitely be back

Graham

November 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Shady Acres Colo River

Absolutely loved our weekend there. There was another group at the same time but the setup meant we couldn’t hear anything whatsoever. Right by the river which was nice. Got a decent shower, thunder and lightening on the first night and the ground still held up absolutely fine. Lisa had some big tables and even a bbq available to use which was a lovely bonus.

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Ben and Kelly

October 2025

13 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Platypus Bend

Really nice quiet spot with total privacy. We’re a 13+ metre rig and had no problem getting in and out. Nice and level, great firepit setup and we appreciated the fire being ready to go (as well as the pack of marshmallows!) Felt safe for our dogs too with the river surrounding three sides and a fenced off entry section. We all loved it. If you are a long setup, make sure you don’t miss the entrance gate as it’s very tough to turn around further down the road. Don’t worry about the sign that says unsuitable for caravans, that applies to the dirt section beyond this property.

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Alex

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Shady Acres Colo River

Amazing location and Lisa is a great host - everything we could have asked for. We will be back!

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Emily

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Dharawal Camp

Our first time camping with the kids and we had a great time. The cabin with drinking water and toilet/shower was very convenient and very useful for storing things. Outdoor pizza oven was a big success. Was great to find a camp site so close to Sydney where we could also take our dogs. A short drive to the national park where we enjoyed hiking with the kids to the Minerva Pool.

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Michael

October 2025

8 m pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Platypus Bend

I'll be coming back. I like the privacy and the closeness to nature that the bend in the creek provides.

Linda

October 2025

3 nights at Dharawal Camp

Such a quiet place, the cabin was handy and had games, a ping pong table, electricity, a shower, toilet, fire pit, outdoor wood stove and hot water. Plenty of space for two tents, a swag and a 3x3m gazebo, 4 adults, 2 kids and a dog. The owner even come down to say hello and then left us alone for the rest of our trip. Was close enough to major shops but far enough away that you felt like you were in the middle of nowhere.

Leanne

October 2025

7 m travel trailer

With pets

5 nights at Platypus Bend

A truly peaceful spot. Very secluded & quiet just the way we like it. Appreciated the fire being ready to go with wood supplied & the surprise marshmallows were a treat. Easy drive through access for vans. Though we heard splashing on approach, the elusive Platypus managed to evade us, however we did enjoy sitting on the chairs provided trying to spot them. Dane was easy to communicate with & very accommodating. We will definitely be returning to Platypus Bend again. Highly recommend.

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Anne-Kathrin

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Dharawal Camp

We had the best long weekend here. Our group of 10 friends plus a Labrador puppy enjoyed the super well setup campsite with a well organised campfire area and extra smooth and flat camping area. The hut with power, running (hot) water, clean compost toilet, a gas bbq, pizza oven, ping pong table and cooking basics made life super comfortable and easy and David was lovely too. This is probably our favourite campsite ever.

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Steve

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Platypus Bend

Beautiful private spot. They have set it up so that it is really easy for you. Looking forward to staying there again. Thanks Dane.

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Jody

September 2025

7 m Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to Melon Green at Oakdale

Great location with privacy even though owners house nearby and that was only as it was too wet to drive to near the dam. Quiet with beautiful views with flat ground. Would recommend

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Jerome

September 2025

8 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Melon Green at Oakdale

Great spot and super close to Sydney! Lyndall is Laos super friendly and very easy to talk to! We will come back for sure

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Steve

September 2025

14 m travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Platypus Bend

Dane is an incredible host who thought of everything, detailed info folder, safety signs, firewood, kayaks, sports equipment even an arrival marshmallow gift. The campsite is flawless: easy access, level areas, sun & shade balance, beautiful creek frontage, and our dogs loved it (fully fenced one side + creek border on the other). We saw platypus every day, heard amazing birdlife, and enjoyed peace like nowhere else. We will 100% be back. Thank you so much Dane.