The best forest glamping near Cooma, New South Wales

Experience the beauty of the forest near Cooma, New South Wales with over 400 glamping options available on Hipcamp. From cosy cabins to luxurious tents, you'll find the perfect accommodation to suit your needs. Some of our top-rated campsites include Scribbly Gum (203 reviews), Witts End (80 reviews), and The Hobby Sheep Farm (63 reviews). With popular amenities such as campfires, cooking equipment, and pet-friendly options, you're sure to have a comfortable stay. Explore the forest on horseback, bike, or off-road vehicle (OHV) during the day, and enjoy the peaceful sounds of nature at night. Prices start at just $10 per night, with an average of $60 per night.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Experience the beauty of the forest near Cooma, New South Wales with over 400 glamping options available on Hipcamp. From cosy cabins to luxurious tents, you'll find the perfect accommodation to suit your needs. Some of our top-rated campsites include Scribbly Gum (203 reviews), Witts End (80 reviews), and The Hobby Sheep Farm (63 reviews). With popular amenities such as campfires, cooking equipment, and pet-friendly options, you're sure to have a comfortable stay. Explore the forest on horseback, bike, or off-road vehicle (OHV) during the day, and enjoy the peaceful sounds of nature at night. Prices start at just $10 per night, with an average of $60 per night.

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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. Murrumbooee ~ Waterfall Paradise!

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53km from Cooma · 4 sites · Tents, Lodging · Bemboka, NSW

Hello. My name is Alicia. Welcome! * Re-opening for spring! Book now to secure your slice of heaven. Open from 26th September * We are now officially a wildlife sanctuary, with Humane Society International - Australia (Wildlife Land Trust!) 'Murrumbooee' ~ Waterfall Paradise, is 100 acres of a private, solitary, bushland, waterfall retreat, bordered by South East Forest National Park on two sides. Enjoy a two day weekend, intimate immersion in nature at it's best! Take a peaceful break to reconnect and bathe in the natural surroundings. We offer a sauna/sweat + cold plunge package (see 'extras' for booking), as well as a myriad of opportunities, all at your own pace such as ~ wildlife watching, stargazing, bushwalking/hiking, trail running, rock hopping, nature photography/journalling, swimming in the waterholes or just sitting around your campfire, relaxing and unwinding. In addition, we can provide a brunch food hamper, made from local ingredients where possible, from the beautiful Bega Valley! Gluten free options catered for (see 'extras'). Campsites are limited and exclusive, either camping with your own tent plus tree hammock provided, or book our three person tree tent. We also have a tent site. Parking is allocated on-site, with a short 300m walk to your campsite, so hiking gear is recommended. Please let your host know if you have a 2WD or 4WD car. Open for bookings, two night minimum, 2pm check in 'til before dark - check out 11am. Please note - firewood is provided - included in your booking & set ready for you to use. Campfires + sauna are subject to fire restrictions. Water and toilet amenities available. Please bring your choice of insect repellent. This is a 'leave no trace' property, so you will need to take your rubbish with you. Apologies - no pets ~ Thankyou. Things to do nearby ~ Bemboka Pub + Bakery, Candelo markets - first Sunday of the month, Nunnock Swamp, Grasslands Walking Tracks - experience historic Alexander's Hut! (see South East Forests National Park), Glenbog Pine Forest for mushrooming, Nimmitabel Bakery, Cafes. Please phone/text + leave a message when booking for all enquiries on 0498 253 826, thankyou.

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. Touchdown Cottages

52km from Cooma · 3 sites · Lodging · Jindabyne, NSW

We are using technology to create energy and resource efficient accommodation. Our 2 bedroom spacious cottages are spread out on our 30ac Snow Gum Parklands. Each cottage is private with plenty of area to expand and relax. The kitchen is fully equipped with oven, hotplates and micro wave. There is a bath room with shower and toilet with another separate toilet and drying room. We are only 2klm to the centre of town but it may as well be 100klm away as there is many native animals and flora and no neighbours. We are located next to Jindabyne Airstrip. There are very few flights in and out of the airstrip which is a real novelty if you see an aircraft. Our unique cottages are powered by solar power with no grid connect and use rain water that falls on site. All our linen is washed in spring water by on site solar power and dried by wind and sunlight which is a huge saving to the environment. Our cottages are constructed using local granite so they can blend into the environment. The new cottages are built to be insulated from the Winter cold and the Summer heat. Double glazed and double insulated cottages which are orientated to make the use of the Sun where the hot summer Sun does not enter the cottages and in Winter the Sun flows in to keep the cottages warm. In Winter with the use of a wood fired heater the cottages stay toasty warm and if not regulated properly can get quiet hot. Our Snow Gum woodland environment supports native birds and animals which come and go as they please.

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.

Sarah

March 2025

Weekend Trip to Murrumbooee ~ Waterfall Paradise!

The waterfall was stunning and the site was really peaceful. Alicia is a thoughtful host and communicates well.

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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.

Brooke

December 2024

Weekend Trip to Murrumbooee ~ Waterfall Paradise!

Brooke from the Hipcamp team. I had an amazing stay in the tree tent. Host communication was great. I l loved the sauna and brunch pack. Hidden gem. 💎