The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Culburra Beach, New South Wales

Camping with pets in Culburra Beach means you’ve got over 490 choices, from bushland clearings to creekside sites. Average stays run around $80 per night, but you can snag a spot for as little as $27. Most sites welcome pets and come with basics like toilets and showers—no need to rough it. Favourites include Babbling Brook 4WD Camping (348 reviews), where you’ll find easy river access and plenty of shade; Buxton Getaway (268 reviews) for quiet nights and paddocks that your dog will love; and Grady's Riverside Retreat (241 reviews) for swimming, fishing, and riverside walks. Locals bring their dogs, kids, and even horses—horseback-riding, swimming, and wildlife-watching are standard. Bring your lead, pack up the food bowl, and explore the kind of camping Culburra Beach does best: relaxed, pet-friendly, and never far from water.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Camping with pets in Culburra Beach means you’ve got over 490 choices, from bushland clearings to creekside sites. Average stays run around $80 per night, but you can snag a spot for as little as $27. Most sites welcome pets and come with basics like toilets and showers—no need to rough it. Favourites include Babbling Brook 4WD Camping (348 reviews), where you’ll find easy river access and plenty of shade; Buxton Getaway (268 reviews) for quiet nights and paddocks that your dog will love; and Grady's Riverside Retreat (241 reviews) for swimming, fishing, and riverside walks. Locals bring their dogs, kids, and even horses—horseback-riding, swimming, and wildlife-watching are standard. Bring your lead, pack up the food bowl, and explore the kind of camping Culburra Beach does best: relaxed, pet-friendly, and never far from water.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Hidden Brook Southern Highlands NSW

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(106)

56km from Culburra Beach · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Bundanoon, NSW

A beautiful and serene 40 acres just 5 kms from the wonderful Bundanoon village, the gateway to the Morton National Park, in the wonderful Southern Highlands NSW. We have a chain of dams to throw a line or catch some yabbies, even float around in the kayaks, or just sit beside and soak up the rays. We have horses, chooks, ducks and peafowl and a beautiful chocolate lab, Cleo. An easy and 10kms from the Hume Hwy there are numerous camp sites, a couple by the oak grove, a couple by the dam and with lovely rural vista. Kids stay free and are not included in the site capacity. Sites are easy access with a clear track. All sites are dispersed so you can choose where you stay. We live on property and are happy to share and let people enjoy our beautiful location. The morning birdsong and evening are restorative. The sunrises and sunsets amazing. Far enough away to unwind and relax, close enough to get a caffeine fix if needed! Coming into summer camp fires are subject to weather conditions and fire warnings. Campers must be self-contained. Off grid campers, 4wd vehicles with pop ups or tents on ground and RVs can be accommodated. We have a leave only footprints philosophy. All rubbish and waste (human, animal & general) must be taken off property. Extremely well behaved dogs are welcome. Our birds are free range so dogs need to be feathered friend friendly. Horses also welcome, separate paddocks available. Please contact for separate costs. Our property is perfect for larger group, please just send me a message. We look forward to hosting you!

2. MiltonFarmStay

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(17)

52km from Culburra Beach · 53 sites · Tents, RVs · Milton, NSW

We offer a space for self contained campers to camp on our farm grounds. There is two camping options, the front paddock has 2 sites which are suitable for caravans and bigger setups and the stables camp has only one site which is great for campers. You must be fully self contained as we don’t offer any bathroom or laundry facilities. Please note the Farm is an adgistment property. Your campsite will be private however there will be people around the farm tending to their horses both morning and afternoon. We are dog friendly but ask that your dogs remain on lead at all times for the safety of our horses and your dogs. If your dog is new to horses or reactive please stay elsewhere. Also in case of severe weather camps may be unavailable.

3. Surfside Cudmirrah Beach

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36km from Culburra Beach · 16 sites · RVs, Lodging · Cudmirrah, NSW

Surfside Cudmirrah Beach is a small family-owned and operated holiday park located on beautiful Cudmirrah Beach. At times, Cudmirrah feels like a secret little hamlet that no one has ever heard of (it’s pronounced Cud-mee-rah). Located near the township of Sussex Inlet, right next door to Berrara and surrounded by Conjola National Park, visitors to Cudmirrah Beach are spoilt for choice with many options for enjoying the outdoors. Cudmirrah Beach is ideal for long beach walks at any time of year, you can either walk north to Sussex Inlet (and take the dog who will love you for it) or south to Berrara then all the way to Bendalong if you are feeling adventurous!

4. Cabin on the Escarpment

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(5)

51km from Culburra Beach · 11 sites · Lodging · Sassafras, NSW

Off Grid Cottage On a property in the middle of Morton National Park Just 3 hours from Sydney Fabulous views all the way to the sea So much wildlife Whole Property to Explore Forest Bathe in our old Endangered and Protected Forest Indoor Wood Heater Outdoor Fire Pit Solar Powered Gas hot water and cooking Sleeps two in the Cottage Cute Caravan that sleeps another 2 - small charge may apply Watching the stars Do yoga while the sun rises over Boolijah Canyon or at full moon Sundowner while the sun sets - watch the sky change over the bay Sassafras is an area of outstanding natural beauty and contains beautiful yet critically endangered woodland communities where we protect 10% of all that remains.

5. Secluded Shallowford Retreat

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(5)

31km from Culburra Beach · 1 site · Tent, RV · Sussex Inlet, NSW

Welcome to Secluded Shallowford Retreat! Nestled on 5.3 acres of pristine land, our retreat offers a perfect blend of thick bush, open clearings, and majestic big trees with cleared underbrush. Whether you're seeking a peaceful escape or an adventurous outdoor experience, Secluded Shallowford Retreat has something for everyone. Key Features: Cleared Areas: Enjoy spacious, open clearings ideal for setting up camp, picnicking, or stargazing under the night sky. Thick Bush: Immerse yourself in nature with dense, lush vegetation that provides privacy and a true wilderness feel, with plenty of local flora and fauna. Sussex Inlet: 5 minutes away from Sussex Inlet town and the beautiful local beaches and inlet. Perfect for those who want to spend time on the water, fishing or relaxing on nearby beaches. Come and experience the tranquillity and natural beauty of Secluded Shallowford Retreat. Your perfect getaway awaits! 🌲🏕️✨

Stories from the community

Meaghan

1 week ago

6 m travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Hidden Brook Southern Highlands NSW

Really clear and easy instructions to access the property. Despite being near the road, it was quiet and felt really secluded. We loved the horses who were really friendly and can't to say hello. Close to the main town and an easy drive to the pub/ cafes.

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Rachel

2 weeks ago

Tent

1 night at Hidden Brook Southern Highlands NSW

Beautiful and peaceful space! Very easy to find, helpful host

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Ewan

3 weeks ago

5 m travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Surfside Cudmirrah Beach

Awesome place. staff super warm and friendly. Very clean facilities, extremely peaceful. Absolutely loved our stay.

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Leanne

3 weeks ago

5 m Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to Hidden Brook Southern Highlands NSW

Lovely spot from which to explore; close to Bundanoon. Great communication. Nice and quiet. Cute country view over the dam. We enjoyed it so much, we came back a second night.

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Kristy

November 2025

8 m travel trailer

With kids

4 nights at Surfside Cudmirrah Beach

We had lovely 4 nights at Surfside, the powered was level with concrete pad. Power, water and waste close. The amenities were modern and clean. Overall I was so impressed, our stay surpassing any caravan park we’ve stayed at since being on the road for 13 weeks. The beach is stunning.

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The Workwear

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hidden Brook Southern Highlands NSW

place was wonderful. There was a large amount of space to set up camp. The grounds were well maintained. Access was straight forward. We would not hesitate to return!

Coralee

October 2025

6 m Class A

1 night at Hidden Brook Southern Highlands NSW

🌿 A Gorgeous, Peaceful Retreat - Highly Recommended! ✨ We had an absolutely perfect stay at this property and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a truly gorgeous getaway. 🏡 From the moment we arrived, the experience was seamless. The host was amazing, providing clear and easy instructions that made our arrival and stay effortless. 🔑 The location itself is stunning. It’s beautifully quiet, surrounded by green fields 🌳 and a peaceful dam 💧. It was a joy to explore the grounds. We spotted several rabbits 🐇 and spent time with the lovely horses 🐎 in the morning on the way out. They are incredibly friendly and added a magical, peaceful touch to the whole visit 💜.it

William

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hidden Brook Southern Highlands NSW

The stay here was lovely and quiet, with beautiful scenery. The horses were super friendly and came right up to greet us at the fence. Would definitely stay here again.

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max

October 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Hidden Brook Southern Highlands NSW

Great spot for a quick stop over, the camp locations near the dam are best

Eliza

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to MiltonFarmStay

Loved the space and Dani was great with communication! The veggie box was also amazing! Thankyou Dani!

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Leisa

October 2025

7 m pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Hidden Brook Southern Highlands NSW

I almost don’t want to write a good review for this place in case it means it won’t be available next time we want to go there ☺️ gorgeous peaceful spot, rolling hills, and a dam with kayaks and life jackets provided for my kids. Plenty of food to find around the site but the big bags of wood available for $20 were handy. We will definately be back!

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Rob

October 2025

7 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Hidden Brook Southern Highlands NSW

Great little farm with a dam. They provide kayaks to use it the dam and apparently it’s quite deep for a swim ( we didn’t but other camper came down for a swim ) Bit of an incline if you want to camp close to the dam but plenty of flat area not too far away. Theres a couple of friendly horses that cruise around. About 5 min drive from the quaint Bundanoon and heaps of bush walks. Lisa the host is a great communicator. Thanks Lisa for having us at your property.

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Simon

October 2025

7 m travel trailer

2 nights at MiltonFarmStay

Beautiful, private and quiet. Close to beaches and town. Will definitely be back.

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yanisa

October 2025

With pets

2 nights at Surfside Cudmirrah Beach

Surfside Cudmirrah Beach is one of our favorite places, perfect for family and pet activities with beautiful and clean cabins.

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Christina

October 2025

6 m pop-up camper

With pets

1 night at Hidden Brook Southern Highlands NSW

Nice location near Bundanoon and some great walks Lisa was very friendly in her communication Nice quiet site with pretty rural outlook, dogs had fun

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Ellen

September 2025

6 m travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Hidden Brook Southern Highlands NSW

We only stayed 1 night at hidden brook but wish we had stayed more. Lovely and peaceful. We parked near the dam on the hill, beautiful and scenic and plenty for the kids to look at around the farm. The horses were friendly and we enjoyed walking the property while gathering sticks for a fire.

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Simon

September 2025

7 m travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Hidden Brook Southern Highlands NSW

Great little spot. Easy to find and nice and quiet

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Jane

September 2025

7 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Surfside Cudmirrah Beach

So close to the beach and an inlet with an area for dogs (leads) clean and fire pits for rent add to the experience

Mary

September 2025

5 m pop-up camper

With pets

3 nights at Hidden Brook Southern Highlands NSW

Easy access although there is about a km or so of unsealed road leading to property. Nice views of dam and only 20 mins to Moss Vale and 7 mins to nearby town if you need extra supplies. Only negative was site was very close to the road although it was good that hardly any cars pass at night so it still felt rather peaceful and private. Enjoyed our stay.