The best river, stream, or creek cabin rentals near Cooma, New South Wales

If you're looking for a camping experience that's a cut above the rest, Hipcamp has over 220 options for you near Cooma, New South Wales. Whether you're looking for a riverside cabin or something else, you'll find it here. Scribbly Gum (203 reviews), Witts End (80 reviews), and Brooklyn Springs Farm Escape (65 reviews) are some of the top campsites in the area. With popular amenities like pet-friendly sites, cooking equipment, and campfires, and activities like horseback riding, fishing, and off-roading (OHV), you'll have everything you need to make your trip one to remember. Prices start at just $10, with an average price per night of $25.

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Top-rated campgrounds

If you're looking for a camping experience that's a cut above the rest, Hipcamp has over 220 options for you near Cooma, New South Wales. Whether you're looking for a riverside cabin or something else, you'll find it here. Scribbly Gum (203 reviews), Witts End (80 reviews), and Brooklyn Springs Farm Escape (65 reviews) are some of the top campsites in the area. With popular amenities like pet-friendly sites, cooking equipment, and campfires, and activities like horseback riding, fishing, and off-roading (OHV), you'll have everything you need to make your trip one to remember. Prices start at just $10, with an average price per night of $25.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Calabash Retreat

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54km from Cooma · 21 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Tinderry, NSW

This is a working farm approx 70% cleared remainder bush. Sub Alpine so the temperature can change quickly and snow, the area has quite a verity of bird and animals. There are currently 5 paddocks available no set campsites you pick your own site near mountain stream or in the bush also available is a self-contained cottage (view our separate listing for Calabash Manager's Cottage). This has 4 bedrooms bathroom, 3 rooms have queen size and 1 has a single, kitchen, heating when required is a slow combustion wood stove very relaxing. There are no amenities for campers, please BYO and leave no trace. There is plenty of branches and wood on the ground for a fire but please no fires when fire bans in place. Dogs are OK but as we are a sheep property they must be well controlled and on a leash and not left to roam. We prefer smaller dogs. Campfires permitted when restrictions aren't in place. Plenty of firewood around to gather your own. If you want it cut it for you then buy some as an extra and add it to your order. Please check with the host on arrival regarding local fire conditions. No set areas for camping - choose when you get here. Suitable for caravans, motor homes, tents. Lots of options! No mobile phone reception if you walk around the paddock you may get a signal, If you need to contact us once you have a booking, contact us via email or landline. Temperature can change quickly and in winter you could be snowed in, so be prepared.

2. Kallarroo Farm, nr Nimmitabel

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38km from Cooma · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Greenlands, NSW

Kallarroo Farm is located near Nimmitabel outside of Cooma, New South Wales. Set near the Numeralla River, between two national parks, a short distance to the famous and beautiful Snowy Mountains. With 1000 acres of rolling country - including native forest, park-like grazing land, and three kilometers of Numeralla River frontage - there's a lot to do at Kallarroo! Stay in rural comfort in our rustic and secluded log cabin with sweeping, views down the valley and mountain property, or set up camp at our peaceful, private camping site, where you'll enjoy river views from gently sloping grassland on the boundary of the property. Either option will provide a real taste of traditional Australian farm life and allow you to explore our majestic Snowy Mountain landscape. We take great pride in being a pet-friendly accommodation! We look forward to welcoming you to Kallarroo.

3. Stonevale Farm

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34km from Cooma · 1 site · Lodging · Cooma, NSW

Approximately 50mins from Cooma via Numerella. 125acres of mainly grass land with pockets of native bush. Borders onto a newly acquired 1300 acre NPWS reserve soon to be available for exploring TBA. Little Green creek flows through the property with small water falls and rapids. Regular snow falls during winter at an altitude of up to 1200m. Spectacular views to the east including Wadbilliga peak and razorback range. Explore Tuross falls and the cascades nearby. Fly fish Kybeyan river. Enjoy being away from the world and listen to native bird and wild life. Please bring all bedding/mattress's/swags etc.

4. CHILL-OUT THREDBO

80km from Cooma · 1 site · Lodging · Thredbo, NSW

CHILL-OUT and reconnect in this cool cosy cabin Architect designed freestanding open-plan, loft-style Perfect for 5 star glamping in the snowy mountains with all the luxuries of home Queen bed in the loft plus sofa bed in the lounge below Sunny balcony with electric bbq overlooking the river and mountain Stroll to village and ski lifts - available all year round for skiiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking and much more...

5. Shellgrove Cottage

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19km from Cooma · 1 site · Lodging · Numeralla, NSW

‘Shellgrove Cottage’ located 25mins from Cooma and 10 mins from Numeralla. It is a small off grid glamping shed/ house on the main property of ‘Shellgrove’ a working farm. Shellgrove Cottage is located in a private 12 acre paddock along the Numeralla River. The cottage is completely off grid with a plumbed toilet and gas shower and a generator to power appliances when needed. It’s a quiet relaxed place to unwind and listen to nature.

Stories from the community

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Tommy

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Calabash Retreat

The location is incredible and the cabin has everything you could wish for including an amazing fireplace that keeps the whole place nice and toasty, but the best part we're the owners, such genuine welcoming people that make you feel right at home. I highly recommend this beautiful place with incredible hospitality, we will be back

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Ranadip

April 2025

1 night at Calabash Retreat

We stayed at the mangers cottage . Great stay . The place is fully equipped. Clean and tidy . We welcomed the hot shows after a few days camping . The hosts were very welcoming and communication was great .

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Rin

March 2025

2 nights at Calabash Retreat

We had a fantastic time, the cottage is cozy and the views were lovely. We had some hot water issues but our host was amazing at getting this fixed asap for us. Great little getaway for us and the dogs who loves running around in the enclosed yard.

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Jie

December 2024

With kids

Weekend Trip to Calabash Retreat

This is the second time our family stayed at Tony’s farm! It has a very beautiful view, lots of sheeps, bird watching, camp fire, our kids loved playing around and as adults relaxed and enjoyed the view with a glass of wine!

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Pushkar

December 2024

1 night at Calabash Retreat

We loved this place. Very peaceful environment. Not too far from Canberra. Tony is helpful and friendly. Everything good. We will definitely return back and highly recommend this beautiful place.