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

If you're looking to camp near Bateau Bay, New South Wales with your pets and in a caravan, Hipcamp has over 3800 options to choose from. Some of the top campsites include Fern Valley Ranch (401 reviews), Megalong Valley Farm (435 reviews), and Rivers Run Colo River (389 reviews). With an average price of $40 per night and options as low as $5, you're sure to find something within your budget. Popular amenities include showers, pets, and cooking equipment, while historic sites, boating, and snow sports are some of the popular activities you can enjoy. Happy camping!

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Top-rated campgrounds

A summer storm at Noonameena with the sun breaking through.

If you're looking to camp near Bateau Bay, New South Wales with your pets and in a caravan, Hipcamp has over 3800 options to choose from. Some of the top campsites include Fern Valley Ranch (401 reviews), Megalong Valley Farm (435 reviews), and Rivers Run Colo River (389 reviews). With an average price of $40 per night and options as low as $5, you're sure to find something within your budget. Popular amenities include showers, pets, and cooking equipment, while historic sites, boating, and snow sports are some of the popular activities you can enjoy. Happy camping!

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1. Noonameena

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79km from Bateau Bay · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · Salt Ash, NSW

Noonameena is a beautiful retreat that feels secluded from the world, yet is just a stones throw from shops, beach, good food and parklands. We offer a number of grassy, level sites, some with shade, others with sun, all with bushland to the rear. There is also a pond/dam area, and lots of wildlife. We have a fire pit for communal use (subject to fire bans and weather conditions). The kangaroos will come and visit you early in the morning, and in the evening. You will also see lots of different parrots and birds. We even have goannas and echidnas about and the black cockatoos will come in for a visit. You will need to bring your own camp toilet, as we don't have facilities here. Pets are welcome but please keep them on a lead at all times as we have lots of wildlife around! Please note, when we have heavy rain, the ground can get boggy. We are very mindful to keep tabs on the weather for our guests, and will be in good communication with you in the lead up to your stay should we suspect there to be any issues. Whilst camping by the beautiful dam is lovely in fine weather, when it's raining, it’s best to camp towards the front of the property on higher ground. We'll advise the best solution in these circumstances. LET US KNOW about your preferred booking even if it appears booked out, as we can probably make it work or have ALTERNATIVE solutions for you! Some things to keep in mind: * please convey your setup to the host at time of booking - to ensure most suitable site * watch out for communications from the host and respond promptly * arrival and set up SHOULD be before dark, out of respect for the wildlife, other campers, neighbouring properties and the host * communicate ETA to host * read the property RULES and specific details on each INDIVIDUAL site link to ensure understanding and a respectful stay (this is a LINK at the end) * dogs need to be on a lead AT ALL TIMES * dog poo MUST be removed and cleaned up * PLEASE DRIVE SLOWLY at all times - respecting wildlife, pets, other campers and host property * NO INDIVIDUAL FIRES - this is a bushfire area and requires fire permits * Respect your allocated site and instructions, use your own camping toilet (not the grounds or bush - due to ground water) and clean up after yourself on the site

2. Binet Family Wines at Pokolbin Hill

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70km from Bateau Bay · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · Pokolbin, NSW

Nestled in the heart of Australia's renowned Hunter Valley wine region, Pokolbin Hill Station owned by Binet Family Wines offers a truly unique and immersive camping experience for those seeking a taste of rustic luxury. Surrounded by vineyards and picturesque landscapes, this hidden gem is a haven for hipcampers seeking tranquility and connection with nature. Wake up and sip your coffee against the backdrop of the rolling hills of the Brokenback Ranges. By night gaze under a canopy of stars! Savouring Binet Family Wines. Whether you are a wine enthusiast or simply seeking a serene escape Pokolbin Hill Station invites to you enjoy this one-of -a -kind camping experience.

3. Down by the Hawkesbury - Exclusive

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62km from Bateau Bay · 1 site · Tent, RV · Pitt Town Bottoms, NSW

Originally settled in 1889 "Bobs Grant" this lovely property and the surrounding land was originally used for farming but is now mostly turf farms. Enjoy our little getaway down by the Hawkesbury River only 10 minutes from historic Windsor. A beautiful river shack for your use exclusively, including fire pit with direct access to the Hawkesbury river. Destroyed in the March and July 2022 floods, we have now re-built and are loving welcoming back our guests. Bring your caravans, tent or swag - all are welcome! Unfortunately, boats are not. Relax and enjoy the serenity whilst being only 1 hour from Sydney. We offer the site to one group only, a maximum of 20 guests. However note, we are not a place for rowdy groups and parties. Groups are welcome here to enjoy the time with their family and friends, play a little music and relax by the river. The river can get busy (which is great after the floods as it has been dead for so long) and so can the road across the river but if you are enjoying your family and friends you won't even notice! We have one basic toilet, and one river water shower available too! Please bring your own drinking water. Fires are only permitted when allowed, in the designated areas only.

4. Lion entrance

52km from Bateau Bay · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · Sydney, NSW

Green land with a beautiful lake near sydney

5. Banjo's Retreat

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17km from Bateau Bay · 8 sites · RVs · Jilliby, NSW

Banjo's Retreat is a 40 Acre property with multiple camp sites. It's located 20 minutes to beaches, 5 minutes to river. Restaurants, pubs close by, tree tops adventure park and amazement zoo 3mins away. With views to the mountains and amazing sunsets to the west over the national park. Walking trails, wildlife including kangaroos, echidnas, turtles, water dragons etc etc pay regular visits, as well as the abundent birdlife

Stories from the community

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Michael

2 weeks ago

6 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Noonameena

We really enjoyed our stay here with our pets for 3 nights. Sibby's communication was excellent, the place was easy to find and we were guided into our spot. Everything was very green, there was plenty of Birdlife, roos and possums and peace at nighttime. We based ourselves here and went to Newcastle and Nelson Bay easily over the few days, easy drives in both directions.

Tracey

2 weeks ago

5 m pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to Down by the Hawkesbury - Exclusive

This is the 3rd time our group of 20 have stayed here. Just as amazing as the last times. It's so relaxing and spacious for a large group. The facilities great and awesome to explore the local area. This time it was exploring near by Bilpin with great markets and cider. Megan and her husband are fantastic hosts. We are already looking forward to our next stay

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Geoffrey

3 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Down by the Hawkesbury - Exclusive

Fantastic spot, everything you could ever ask for to make a camping experience wonderful. The owners have done an amazing job. Would definitely recommend it and can't wait to go back there.

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Norm

October 2025

6 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Binet Family Wines at Pokolbin Hill

I loved camping 🏕️ adjacent the dam , watching horses, kangaroos and hot air balloons , and such a perfect location for our weekend activities

Bec

October 2025

6 m pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Binet Family Wines at Pokolbin Hill

Perfect spot to visit Roche Estate and camp.. Plenty of room, and nice amenities. Very happy 😊

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Geoff

October 2025

3 m pop-up camper

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Down by the Hawkesbury - Exclusive

We just had the best weekend of camping at Down by the Hawkesbury. The site is so beautiful, and the facilities (particularly the undercover area) are excellent. The pizza oven had to change nationality for our curry night, so it could produce K & T’s amazing naan bread. Our group all had a wonderful time and we are so looking forward to our next stay at the end of the year. Thank you so much Megan and Trevor, you both made our stay so easy to arrange, and it was great when Trevor brought the dogs down to say hello. We would certainly recommend Down by the Hawkesbury to others, but please don’t book it when we want to visit!! Thanks again From our whole group.

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Josh

October 2025

12 m travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Banjo's Retreat

Great bush setting , 2 different open areas to choose from, barry was great met us and showed us both areas, fire pits available

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Lisa

October 2025

10 m pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to Banjo's Retreat

Lovely camp spot. Peaceful, lots of space, green grass. Great family weekend

Kosta

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Binet Family Wines at Pokolbin Hill

Beautiful spot, fantastic views! The kids loved kangaroos and horses.

Carine

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Binet Family Wines at Pokolbin Hill

Easy communication, and self-check-in. Great to have bathroom and hot showers, brand new facilities too. Grass for camping was comfortable.

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Leanne

October 2025

5 m pop-up camper

With pets

4 nights at Down by the Hawkesbury - Exclusive

Loved camping here! Megan and Trevor provided all the essentials we needed! A warm shower, a toilet and a perfect hut with a gorgeous fireplace. Direct access to the water so the kids could splash. We will definitely return! Thanks so much guys!

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Michelle

October 2025

12 m pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Banjo's Retreat

We loved camping at this beautiful tranquil spot for 3 nights! Perfect location, close to everything if needed but far enough away that you truly felt you were alone in the bush. Barry was a wonderful easygoing host and the property is perfect for some off grid quality family time!

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Megan

October 2025

12 m travel trailer

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Banjo's Retreat

Beautiful property with plenty of nature and space. Barry was a fantastic host, very welcoming and hospitable. Would definitely stay again and recommend to any travellers!

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Ashleigh

October 2025

6 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Noonameena

Get to feel like you are far away from everything while being close to everything as well. Sibby takes good care of you and gives everyone a warm stay.

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barry

October 2025

5 m car

Weekend Trip to Banjo's Retreat

Very relaxing and peaceful stay over the long weekend. So close to home yet seems so far away from it all. Highly recomended as a great place to unwind and get back to nature. Barry is a brilliant host and couldn't be more accomodating. We hope to be back soon.

Anne

October 2025

3 m travel trailer

4 nights at Banjo's Retreat

Beautiful well kept paddocks with lots of space, flat areas. Friendly Cows next door. A big thanks to Barry for helping me change my caravan tyre that I blew on the way in - missed the rock ;) but found a replacement nearby & thoroughly enjoyed my stay .

Shane

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Noonameena

Sibby was fantastic and a great host! Highly recommended!

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Samuel

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Noonameena

A lovely campsite, exactly what we needed, would recommend!

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Jack

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Binet Family Wines at Pokolbin Hill

My partner and I had such an amazing stay here! Natalie was very welcoming and helpful when we first arrived, making the experience run smoothly. We were treated to a beautiful sunset over the lake, and got to see ducks, swans, pelicans, kangaroos, horses and more. The facilities were also great, with a spacious hot shower and clean toilets. The location is also very convenient, close to a lot of wineries whilst still feeling like you're not surrounded by people. We only stayed for one night but are already planning on coming back for a few more!

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Glen

October 2025

6 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Noonameena

It was a very nice and shady area. Had no issues getting there and heaps of room for the caravan. Thanks for the spot