The best dog-friendly campgrounds in Central Coast

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping in Australia! If you're looking to bring your furry friend along on your outdoor adventure, we've got you covered. With over 120 pet-friendly camping options in the beautiful Central Coast region, you'll have no trouble finding the perfect spot for you and your four-legged companion. From Fern Valley Ranch with 401 reviews, to Ironbark Ranch - Mangrove Mt with 110 reviews, and Lakestead Farm with 83 reviews, you'll find campsites that have been tried and tested by fellow campers. Enjoy popular facilities like campfires, potable water, and the freedom to bring your pets. And with prices starting as low as $20 and an average price per night of $55, you can experience the great outdoors without breaking the bank. Whether you're into paddling, whitewater paddling, or just enjoying the beauty of autumn, you'll find the perfect camping experience here on Hipcamp. Happy camping!

95% (10.9K)

Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping in Australia! If you're looking to bring your furry friend along on your outdoor adventure, we've got you covered. With over 120 pet-friendly camping options in the beautiful Central Coast region, you'll have no trouble finding the perfect spot for you and your four-legged companion. From Fern Valley Ranch with 401 reviews, to Ironbark Ranch - Mangrove Mt with 110 reviews, and Lakestead Farm with 83 reviews, you'll find campsites that have been tried and tested by fellow campers. Enjoy popular facilities like campfires, potable water, and the freedom to bring your pets. And with prices starting as low as $20 and an average price per night of $55, you can experience the great outdoors without breaking the bank. Whether you're into paddling, whitewater paddling, or just enjoying the beauty of autumn, you'll find the perfect camping experience here on Hipcamp. Happy camping!

95% (10.9K)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Banjo's Retreat

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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

2. Down by the Hawkesbury - Exclusive

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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.

3. Brightwater

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1 site · Tent, RV · Kulnura, NSW

Brightwater sits beside Olney State Forest and Kuluwan Flora Reserve. It is a 50-acre farm with a lovely spring-fed dam, with our nearby campsite. The site contains van parking, an open pavilion, an open deck by the stream, a fire pit, and a dunny. It is private and secluded, and with just one group staying at a time, you are guaranteed the space to yourselves. Please go straight ahead on Collins Ave and enter through the car entrance, NOT the truck entrance which is off to the right. If you come in the truck entrance I can't see you. There are many beautiful walking and bike trails in the area. Lots of wildlife to meet, including water dragons, wild ducks, and pythons, to name a few. There is also nearby evidence of the original occupants, the Darkinjung people. You are also welcome to bring a couple of horses! There's a safe paddock with a trough and nice trails in the area to explore. The Kulnura General Store and bottleshop is just 9km down the road for basic supplies.

4. Lion entrance

20 sites · Tents, RVs · Sydney, NSW

Green land with a beautiful lake near sydney

5. Rosebrook Eco Campgrounds

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4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Rutherford, NSW

Enjoy camping in an open paddock with beautiful views over the Hunter River (Coquun) and the rolling countryside. Located in the quiet rural suburb of Rosebrook, just 12 minutes from Maitland, and 30 minutes from Pokolbin. The property has an access point to the river, that guests are able to access at their own risk for fishing, swimming, or exploring. All guests must be fully self-contained, with their own camp toilet and we kindly ask you to take all waste when you go.

Stories from the community

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Andrew

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Rosebrook Eco Campgrounds

Great place to stay. Other reviews mention the nearby road and while the road is fairly close, it is in a pretty isolated area and rarely had any vehicles go past while I was these. Other camping spot is far enough away for privacy but no one else camped while I was there. Easy access and good clean spot to set up camp. Good view down to the river with pretty easy track down to the water. Excellent communication from the host.

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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Jacob

3 weeks ago

Tent

1 night at Rosebrook Eco Campgrounds

Very easy river access, would recommend. Great fishing spot.

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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.

Plenty of space for car campers or tents!

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Tom

3 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Brightwater

Beautiful quite spot, safe for kids with plenty of wildlife around to look at!

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Andrew

November 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Brightwater

Great spot, very private and well equipped with shade structure, water, pit toilet, tables, chairs, fireplace and firewood. Great for a family or small group getaway. Nice bushwalks nearby, also a dam for swimming.

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Martin

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Brightwater

The experience was perfect. The campsite is close to a stream and a pond, with a great fire pit and tap water , a large shed to enjoy leisure time, and a convenient toilet. There are also several excellent hiking trails nearby, where you can enjoy the natural beauty when the weather is nice. It's easy to get in and out, and you don't need a 4x4 to get there(i drive a suv). All in all, it was an unforgettable experience. Five stars recommended!

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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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Gavin

October 2025

2 m pop-up camper

2 nights at Brightwater

I found this place to be extremely relaxing. Great bush walks lovely people will definitely be back.

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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

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Peter

October 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Brightwater

A beautiful spot to camp and such amazing amenities we’ve never stayed at a campsite like it and so private

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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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Susanna

October 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Brightwater

The perfect getaway! Me and my boys (age 6 and 8) had an amazing camp. Boys loved exploring the creek, swimming in the dam, fire at night, the rainforest walk, saying hi to the sheep and sleeping to the melody of the frogs. So great to just turn up with a tent + food and have everything else there for you. It was perfect. Thanks Cath!

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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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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 .

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Maud

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Brightwater

We love the place, very peaceful, clean toilet and great fire pit, wood, table, chairs and weather protection. Josh was really helpful and got out of his way to fix one of the kids bike, so very much appreciated.

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Craig

October 2025

5 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Rosebrook Eco Campgrounds

Beautiful grassy spot next to the river. You are visible from the road but noise wasn’t an issue at all. Wish we could have stayed longer.