The best river, stream, or creek caravan campgrounds near Coonabarabran, New South Wales

Camping near Coonabarabran, NSW just got better with over 549 options available on Hipcamp for caravan camping near the river. Enjoy the serene sound of water flowing while getting cosy in your caravan. Top campsites like Cadagi Farm Stay (126 reviews), Pleasant View (129 reviews), and Shanty on Namoi (76 reviews) await your visit. With popular amenities like showers, pets, and campfires and activities like hiking, climbing, and paddling, you'll never want to leave. With prices starting as low as $10 and an average price per night of $25, Hipcamp has got you covered.

96% (423)

Top-rated campgrounds

Camping near Coonabarabran, NSW just got better with over 549 options available on Hipcamp for caravan camping near the river. Enjoy the serene sound of water flowing while getting cosy in your caravan. Top campsites like Cadagi Farm Stay (126 reviews), Pleasant View (129 reviews), and Shanty on Namoi (76 reviews) await your visit. With popular amenities like showers, pets, and campfires and activities like hiking, climbing, and paddling, you'll never want to leave. With prices starting as low as $10 and an average price per night of $25, Hipcamp has got you covered.

96% (423)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Warrumbungles Mtn Motel Campground

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(124)

7.9km from Coonabarabran · 19 sites · Tents, RVs · Coonabarabran, NSW

Set on 25 acres in a quiet and peaceful valley bounded on three sides by the Castlereagh River 8 kms west of Coonabarabran on the road to the Warrumbungle National Park. This is a campground suitable for self contained caravans, camper trailers and tents - limited amenities and power. Great star gazing location as well as numerous bush walking and bird watching locations.

2. Barkala farmstay

96%

(279)

26km from Coonabarabran · 72 sites · Tents, RVs · Coonabarabran, NSW

Barkala Farmstay is a self-sustaining farm located off the grid, supplying our own water and solar electricity. The Farm is a grazing property situated on 13,000 acres surrounded by the tranquil Pilliga Forest. Only access is a 10km dirt road of the Newell Highway, north of Coonabarabran (follow directions below). As well as farm animals, the farm hosts a thriving community of birds and well- designed bush tracks where you can discover local wildlife, plants, Aboriginal artifacts, great lookouts, sandstone cliffs and caves all in the midst of the Pilliga Forrest. Barkala Farmstay is also home to Pilliga Pottery and the Blue Wren Bush Cafe (closed Wednesdays), offering pottery demonstrations and workshops, traditional European inspired fresh foods with ingredients from our organic green house and homemade Gelato. The property offers two camp sites, Goanna and Kellies Campground, which are freely available to anyone who books a camping stay with us. There are no allocated camping spots in either campground, thus it is first come, first serve. We offer large camping spots with no campground boundaries hence there is space for vehicles of any size. Both camping sites offer compost toilets and showers (although we encourage short showers due to our off-grid, self-sustaining farm). You are welcome to stop by the reception upon check-in to hear more about our campgrounds and we can help you find the perfect camp spot and tell you more about what we have to offer. Campers are welcome to enjoy feeding of our farm animals, our saltwater pool and campfires. Firewood can be collected on the property by yourself, or you can visit the reception to buy firewood. There is no phone reception close to any buildings but free limited Wi-Fi in the cafe area.

3. YARRALLA on the Marthaguy

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(26)

80km from Coonabarabran · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · Gilgandra, NSW

The Marthaguy Campground on 'Yarralla' is located on the Newell Highway 5 km south of Gilgandra - The town of the Windmills. 55 km North of Dubbo with easy access to the Dubbo Western Plains Zoo and 80 km South of the Warrumbungle National Park. The campground is 800m off the Newell Highway tucked in on the Marthaguy Creek out of highway sight. Yarralla is a working mixed farming enterprise running sheep, cattle and cropping. The campground also overlooks a large dam with a Jetty. The campground offers a safe and secure location to camp away from town with a shelter shed with water over a sink, a picnic table and a hot shower. Wood is available for a camp fire during winter months.

4. Lisadan Cottage and Homestead

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(17)

50km from Coonabarabran · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Dunedoo, NSW

This Homestead is set on 22 acres, just a short drive from the home of the Black Stump at Weetaliba, NSW. Camping under the stars is a must here as you are able to star-gaze at Australia's first Dark Sky Park. The homestead has 3 separate paddocks each with their own dam where you can have total privacy during your camp. Although you may have a visit from the resident sheep who graze the pastures (don't worry - they are friendly). A perfect place for bird watching an array of native birds including rosellas, cockatoos, and currawongs and you will hear the kookaburras every morning and evening. There are also kangaroos, wallabies and echidnas who roam the area. It's a beautiful place to snap a pic especially if you catch the morning sunrises and spectacular sunsets which are guaranteed to wow you. Do as little or as much as you want to on your stay. A perfect place to just unwind and take in the fresh country air and beautiful views. Stroll around the property and visit the old barn and some of the sheds and farming equipment that are scattered among the paddocks. You will have access to composting toilets or feel free to BYO facilities. Campfires are welcome in the pits provided, permitting there are no restrictions at the time of your visit. Dogs are welcomed as long as they are supervised and kept indoors at night. Being within 20 minutes to the local town of Coolah, it's a perfect stop over for an overnight stay or for a long weekend. You can easily duck into town to stock up on supplies or visit a good old country pub for a meal. We look forward to meeting you.

5. Mt Terrace

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(224)

33km from Coonabarabran · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · Tonderburine, NSW

Mt Terrace is a 2500 acre property hidden in the Warrumbungle mountains, it supports a wide variety of animals and bush land to explore as well as creeks, waterfalls and its own mountain range. Surrounded by the Warrumbungle national park & Australia's only sky park, it has a lot to offer and explore.Enjoy piece and quiet with a selection of 3 camp sites to choose from, you'll have pleny of space and privacy. Access is relatively easy you will not need a 4wd but low city cars are not suitable . Fires are permitted in designated areas and within season.Pets are allowed.All campers must have their own supplies and be self sufficient as we do not supply any amenities, camper trailers are welcome however we do not accept caravans at this stage.Come check us out!

Stories from the community

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eric

2 weeks ago

Tent

2 nights at Warrumbungles Mtn Motel Campground

Lovely grassy camp spots and very clean amenities under a very dark sky with terrific hosts, an amateur astronomers paradise :)

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Peter

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to YARRALLA on the Marthaguy

Sally and Pete have an amazing setup here, picnic table, shelter with lighting and bore water, outdoor baths, shower... and soon a toilet. Located immediately off the highway it's location is extremely convenient. Highly recommend stopping at Johnson's gourmet butcher for an amazing piece of meat and bbq in your own little piece of paradise.

Robin

October 2025

3 m pop-up camper

1 night at YARRALLA on the Marthaguy

Sally was very helpful and quick to respond to our last minute request, and on arrival Peter came over and went out of his way to make sure that we had everything we needed on a cool and rainy evening. The shelter and other facilities were very useful, with the campsite tucked away from the Newell Highway. There is a bit of road noise still, but it proved to be an excellent option for our overnight stop.

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Tayla

October 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Barkala farmstay

I had a great time camping at Piliga Pottery! There's plenty to do with many bush walks & pottery workshops. Kellie's campground has a dog run which was great for burning off my dog's extra energy. Everyone involved in the property was lovely!

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David

October 2025

10 m travel trailer

With pets

1 night at YARRALLA on the Marthaguy

Great camping spot, very nice owners that can’t do enough for you. Great outdoor baths and a hot shower. Highly recommend.

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Louis

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

1 night at YARRALLA on the Marthaguy

Beautiful location!! We came in late with kids and were graciously let in to rest. We didn’t use the super cute amenities but there is a wood fire bath duet that looked amazing…. Bring wine and cheese (you won’t regret it)

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Jeremy

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to YARRALLA on the Marthaguy

Excellent Service, Clean and tidy facilities, Lovely overall experience. Great view of the dam and livestock

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paniradya

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Barkala farmstay

Nice campsite, great for familly or large group. Lot of ammenities and bushwalk spots

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Kathryn

October 2025

10 m pop-up camper

With kids

2 nights at Barkala farmstay

A wonderful, unique camping experience. Campsites are pleasant and amenities good. The best part is the opportunity to participate in a pottery or clay class, and enjoy a pizza in the on-site cafe! A really fun destination camp and close to The Sculptures in the Scrub for a fantastic bushwalk.

Kate

October 2025

3 m Class B

Group trip

5 nights at Mt Terrace

Beautiful spot, slightly sloping, lots of shade available and trees for a hammock. Friendly, chill and helpful host. Lovely vista!

Samuel

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Barkala farmstay

Great spot. Secluded. No phone reception so distraction free (best bit). Clean facilities. Will be back if down this way again.

Mandy

September 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Lisadan Cottage and Homestead

Lovely quiet spot with a variety of animals making it interesting. Winston the donkey (I think that was his name) was particularly curious - a real character. I enjoyed my stay.

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Gordon

September 2025

8 m travel trailer

1 night at Barkala farmstay

I was contacted by the host prior to arrival to ensure directions and any queries that I had, which I found very good. Directions were precise and easy to follow. With a 8M Motorhome I found the dirt road easily navigable when taken with care. There are two options of campgrounds. I opted to stay in Kellies Campground. The campground was clean and tidy and the showers and toilets also were clean and tidy. Went for a 3hr walk up in the bush, all tracks being better signposted than the council parks I go in. Overall, this campground was a great suprise to find. The host that I dealt with (Bella), was very friendly and helpful and Kellies campground is highly recommended, wether by yourself or with family.

Savannah

September 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Barkala farmstay

Lovely camp site, super quiet and thoughtful eco amenities. Highly recommend!

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Matt

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Mt Terrace

Two mates and I booked two nights at Jame’s place and we couldn’t recommend it more. James showed us to our site and gave us plenty of info about the property. The place was secluded and absolutely stunning. Great views of the Warrumbungles.

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Gerald

August 2025

20 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Barkala farmstay

Plenty of room in camp ground and clean toilet block and nice restaurant area

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Kim

August 2025

10 m travel trailer

2 nights at Barkala farmstay

Lovely quiet spot for camping. The walks and cafe are a bonus on top of the lovely pottery.

Jasmine

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Barkala farmstay

This is the kind of place you'll want to stay for a few days. Plenty to do: pottery lessons, bushwalks, not to mention the stunning National Parks nearby. Quiet, peaceful atmosphere with brilliant facilities and setup. Can't rate highly enough.

Glen

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Mt Terrace

Do yourself a favor! Incredible property. James is a top bloke and onto a winner, he’s planning to upgrade the facilities for HipCampers so give him your support. I’ll definitely be coming back with doggo and doing some of the local hikes. Thanks again mate, good luck.

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R. & G.

August 2025

17 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to YARRALLA on the Marthaguy

Warm greeting from the host and an offer of fresh farm eggs. We made good use of the firewood supplied and enjoyed having the space all to ourselves for the night.