Lakeside camping near Coffs Harbour

Halfway between Sydney and Brisbane, Coffs Harbour offers family-friendly holiday parks flanked by rainforest-clad hills.

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Coffs Harbour

98% (1265 reviews)

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Rhee

2 weeks ago

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Weekend Trip to Valley View Escape

We pulled up in our roof top tent, perfect large space, absolutely beautiful views even with the wet weather. We loved our stay, 100% recommended this beautiful place & would 100% stay again! Thank you!

3 nights at Valley View Escape

Great location and views. Easy to get to directions are very accurate and easy to find. Very relaxing. Shower was very hot and clean so was the toilet. Caretaker Kel was very helpful. Great experience to see rotary dairy and calves thankyou.

Weekend Trip to Valley View Escape

Middle Ridge had a great outlook. There was plenty of space for our two vans and completely private . The amenities being only 400m away was a great bonus. The visit from the cows each morning was also great.

2 nights at Waterfalls & More

What a great place!! Beautiful spaces to explore and enjoy. Camping areas have been cleared and well cared for. The trail to the waterfall is easy to follow and the falls are simply amazing. Well worth a visit. Rod has created a lovely space.

4 nights at Waterfalls & More

Your own private waterfall!!! Need I say more. We stayed in the fenced area which was so nice to let the doggo run around. The hike to the waterfall is a bit steep but my goodness it is worth it If your looking for, off grid, peace and serenity give this place a go. However if you have someone over 15f I would probably give it a miss. The roads are very treacherous. We have a 18 f caravan and it was truly a mission

6 nights at Valley View Escape

We stayed at power site 3. Beautiful views and close to ammenities. We were after a quiet week away to be able to relax and that is exactly what we got. We will definitely be back.

3 nights at Yarrawin Camping

A fantastic site split between the river and the shack. The scenery is stunning. We were a mix of adults and kids and we all had a great time playing in the water and relaxing by the fire. Ian and Bobbie were great hosts (the brownie is delicious). We visited in mixed weather so the use of the shack was welcome when it was raining.

4 nights at Valley View Escape

We had an amazing time camping here. The location is absolutely beautiful — nestled in a peaceful valley with a gorgeous lake that made the perfect backdrop for a relaxing stay. Communication with the hosts was seamless, the facilities were clean and everything was really well organised. Being able to feed the calves was such a lovely, unexpected bonus and even the rain and mud couldn’t deter me from wanting to come back. Can’t wait for the next visit! Wil probably try out the hilltop area next time.

1 night at Footprints in Style

Great spot, seemed to have enough flat spots, cool things around the property. Definitely a fun spot with good views. Bathroom was clean and tidy with a view. Would be great to have some firewood available on the property but you can come prepared. Almost zero noise from highway too.

3 nights at Valley View Escape

Loved camping on the river, watching the cows and birdlife around us. Great 'paddock' setup for toilet and showers. Very relaxing and easy.

3 nights at Valley View Escape

Loved camping on the river, watching the cows and birdlife around us. Great 'paddock' setup for toilet and showers. Very relaxing and easy.

5 nights at Valley View Escape

We loved our Middle Ridge campsite at Valley View Escape. We stayed in a tent with a huge gazebo and there was plenty of room for all our bits and pieces in the large, flat site. The toilet and shower are a short walk (or drive) down the driveway but easily manageable. Unfortunately for us the weather was not our friend during our stay, so the hot shower was very much appreciated. The view over the valley and lake from this site is beautiful. Our encounter with Burger the steer, who the kids were able to hand feed some carrots to, and Barry the bull were pretty special also.

6 nights at Valley View Escape

Unreal spot ! Could stay here longer would highly recommended

4 nights at Footprints in Style

Large areas to choose from to camp with tents and caravans. Pit Toilets and hot showers available.

2 nights at Valley View Escape

Amazing spot!! Darcee’s & Alec’s place is so picturesque with the big dam and rolling hills. Our only regret is not booking for longer! We highly recommend adding this to your destination list 😊

2 nights at Footprints in Style

Footprints is an amazing site! The dam is super refreshing and Lucy is brilliant. Highly recommend 👌.

1 night at Footprints in Style

This place was a hidden gem! Lucy’s land was amazing and had everything you needed for a relaxing getaway! With a broken foot, Lucy kindly gave me different remedies to help it! Amazing host and amazing place, we will definitely be back :)

1 night at Valley View Escape

Gorgeous area, friendly service, magical night away.

Weekend Trip to Valley View Escape

Friendly and helpful. Nice spot. Nil issues. …………………………………………………………………………..

Weekend Trip to Valley View Escape

We had an awesome time at lake view over the Easter weekend. The whole campsite is set up well so that all the sites are well away from each other (except for the powered sites). As others have said the bugs are pretty full on at dusk and in the morning at the lake side site but once you get used to them it's not too big and issue. Would recommend

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Valley View Escape

20 sites · RVs, Tents500 acres · Buckra Bendinni, NSW

Valley View Escape is a 500 acre working dairy farm located in the beautiful Nambucca Valley just 25 minutes off the highway. There is stunning 360 views of mountain ranges and Lake Lumby from all our sites. We offer powered sites and unpowered sites which are all level grounded with grass and accessible by 2WD. There is non potable water available. Our powered sites are conveniently located close by the amenities with flushing toilet, hot shower and dump point. Each site has a fire pit, or you can use your own as long as it is not directly on the ground. There is also firewood available for purchase which can be done through HipCamp at checkout or cash on arrival We are a pet friendly campsite but we ask you to keep your pets on a leash and always have full control. Enjoy and relax at our communal picnic area with fire pit, shade, picnic table and pontoon on Lake Lumby which is great for kayaking and swimming. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for Discount codes and updates @valleyviewescape ***CHRISTMAS BOOKINGS*** We are currently in the process of creating more powered and unpowered sites that will be open from Friday 20th of December to Sunday the 5th of January. These sites aren't live to be booked yet but please swing us a message if you are interested and want any more information.

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Yarrawin Camping

26 sites · RVs, Tents680 acres · Argents Hill, NSW

Yarrawin is 680 acre cattle farm and hardwood timber plantation in the heart of the Nambucca Valley, offering scenic, secluded , private campsites with their own swimming hole and a river gravel beach on 3km of beautiful double river frontage. Camping options include river side camps, the Shack and riverside camp and a large secluded valley. Each campsite is separate from the others, giving guests privacy and exclusive use of the swimming hole (except Chinamans Valley) at their site. All riverside sites offer a natural gravel beach entry into the water. There are no amenities here, campers will need to be self contained and leave no trace. Every site has a fire pit which must be used for campfires. If you want to use your own it must be off the ground. Only sand mats or similar, NO TARPS, to be set up on the grassed areas to preserve the grass. Free firewood and fire pit set up for the first night, IF YOU STAY TWO NIGHTS OR MORE. Firewood $20/ night after that (CASH ONLY PLEASE), except when camping at Chinamans Valley where you collect your own free firewood for each night. Beautiful drinking rain water is available in a 20lt Jerry can if required on arrival. Bird lovers can enjoy watching the various bird varieties, as well as ducks. Animals include wallabies, goannas, deer and fish as well as cattle and stock horses. Fishing is okay but it is STRICTLY catch and release ONLY. There are many places to go bushwalking, either following the river or heading up the valleys or hiking up the hills through the trees. The property is just 10kms from the convenience of Bowraville, a historic township with a supermarket, folk museum, a war museum, a historic theatre, and other historic buildings. Nambucca Heads and the beautiful surrounding beaches are just 27kms east and Coffs Harbour 80kms away. Please note this is a working farm, so there will be cattle and stock horses on the property that may approach your campsite.

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Kooinda Farm

10 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · Eungai Creek, NSW

Due to the recent Mid North Coast flood event our driveway is 4 wheel drive access only and the Woodland Lakeside site is closed until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience. 100 acre farm of mixed native bush and orchard plantings, with a mixture of secluded camp areas for campers with their own amenities and sites with facilities. The Woodland Lakeside campsite has a single compost toilet, and the Woodland Ridgetop sites share a camp kitchen with compost toilets and hot showers. We have two beautiful dams that are great for kayaking and swimming, and creek frontage where you can fish. Beautiful views of Yarrahapinni Mountain to the east and hills out to the west. There are 40 acres of bushland to go walkabout. Geese and ducks free range the property and feeding time visits can be arranged. We are just 1.5km of single track gravel road to the Pacific Highway with good access for all types of vehicles. There is a choice of private campsites either by the dam or the creek with no other campers in sight! We also have a multi site area at the Woodland Ridgetop with a camp kitchen, compost toilets and showers. This will be available to be booked as a large group area or as 3 individual sites. Later in 2024 we will also have beautiful glamping bell tent sites available. Drinking water (tank water) is available from an outdoor tap at the farmhouse, as long as we have had sufficient rainfall. Please check in advance if you require water. Campers MUST have their own self contained amenities for the Creek Camp, and the 2 Parking Sites, and leave no trace. There is a toilet dump point for chemical toilets in Macksville, 10 mins away. All he sites are dog friendly as long as all dog poo is cleared up. 20 mins to Scotts Head and Grassy Head beaches and Yarrahapinni National Park. State Forest on the doorstep great for mountain bikes, and with motorbike trails heading out to the west. The farm is 5 minutes from the Eungai Buffallo Farm cafe. There is also farm produce available for sale - fresh eggs for breakfast!

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Lakeside camping near Coffs Harbour guide

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Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping in Australia! If you're looking for a lakeside camping experience near Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, we've got you covered. With over 320 options available, you'll find the perfect spot to pitch your tent or park your caravan. Looking for recommendations? Check out our top campsites, The Hatch Farm - Port Macquarie (361 reviews), Footprints in Style (276 reviews), and Sylva Lagoons Primitive Bush Camp (164 reviews). With popular facilities like cooking equipment, rubbish disposal, and showers, you'll have all the comforts of home in the great outdoors. And with activities like exploring historic sites, snow sports, and horseback riding nearby, you'll never have a dull moment. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping adventure!