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

Pitch your tent right on the river’s edge in Forbes, where you’ll find over two dozen campsites that let you wake to the sound of water and birds—average nightly price hovers around $15, with options dipping as low as $10. These sites get snapped up by travellers chasing river views, easy fishing spots, and a chance to watch wildlife up close. Top picks include Wendouree Creek Camp (35 reviews), Getting Away Camp (18 reviews), and Burrill Creek Camping (7 reviews). Bring your dog, light a campfire, and settle in—these spots make it easy to spend your days hiking the banks or casting a line. Facilities vary, so check what’s on offer before you book, but you’ll always get that classic Forbes river camping experience.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Pitch your tent right on the river’s edge in Forbes, where you’ll find over two dozen campsites that let you wake to the sound of water and birds—average nightly price hovers around $15, with options dipping as low as $10. These sites get snapped up by travellers chasing river views, easy fishing spots, and a chance to watch wildlife up close. Top picks include Wendouree Creek Camp (35 reviews), Getting Away Camp (18 reviews), and Burrill Creek Camping (7 reviews). Bring your dog, light a campfire, and settle in—these spots make it easy to spend your days hiking the banks or casting a line. Facilities vary, so check what’s on offer before you book, but you’ll always get that classic Forbes river camping experience.

94% (71)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Wendouree Creek Camp

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40km from Forbes · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · Parkes, NSW

Wendouree Creek Paddock, situated near Parkes in New South Wales, is a vibrant regeneration area perfect for those seeking a true off-grid camping experience. This tranquil site invites nature enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the wonders of the outdoors, but it's important to note that it is specifically designed for self-sufficient campers who bring their own toilets and showers. The paddock does not provide any facilities, making it essential for visitors to come prepared with their own off-grid amenities. As you explore the landscape, you'll find various native flora and fauna thriving in their natural habitat. The gentle sounds of the creek and the rustling leaves create a soothing backdrop, perfect for relaxation and reflection. Unique artistic installations, such as creatively designed bird feeders made from recycled materials, add a whimsical touch to the environment while supporting local wildlife. Visitors are encouraged to adhere to a "leave as you found it" ethos, ensuring that Wendouree Creek Paddock remains pristine for future generations to enjoy. This serene setting offers a unique opportunity to reconnect with nature and foster a deeper appreciation for environmental conservation.

2. Getting Away Camp

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59km from Forbes · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · Bocobra, NSW

Approximately 45 minutes from Orange, 4 hours from Sydney. The region between Molong and Parkes offers scenic views, bush walking, bush camping, picnic areas, mountain biking trails, and 4WD touring. To the northwest lies Goobang National Park that includes Caloma lookout, one of the high points in the Wanda Wandong sector of Goobang National Park. The area is a bird watchers' paradise - you can often spot birds of prey, such as wedge-tailed eagles, brown goshawks and brown falcons, soaring across the sky. Black cypress pines, grevilleas, lomandras and heath feature commonly on the landscape. There are many tall grass trees in this area too, some of which are believed to be hundreds of years old. This is a large property that is taking a break from sheep farming. Covered in gum trees and pines and lots of open space. The property has a creek with all year round water holes and dams. You can do almost anything you want. Hiking, fishing, swimming, camping and living the dream. There's emus (bush chooks), kangaroos (hopping dogs), platypus and no drop bears, meaning you can sit back, relax and go back to the way it was. Self sufficient campers only, leave no trace. You must bring your own camping toilet and shower. If booking under the Group listing, you will need to arrange you own portaloos, which I am happy to manage delivery/pick up of with the local hire company. It's 15 minutes to the pub in town if you're up for a coldie or a meal. Our farm is a work in progress.

3. Burrill Creek Camping

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59km from Forbes · 8 sites · RVs · Alectown, NSW

Burrill Banks is a 35-acre hobby farm just off the Newell Highway, approximately 33km from Parkes, NSW, home to the famous ELVIS Festival (8th- 12th January). Just a few Km up the road is the famous Parkes telescope, or "The Dish". Large cropping and sheep farms surround us. We have 35 sheep and 2 dogs. Burrill Banks is on Burrill Creek which runs down from the Harvey’s Ranges to the east of Goobang National Park. The creek is often dry through the summer. The camping area is about 7 acres with open and treed areas. It is on the south side of Burril Creek'. The site can accommodate up to 8 caravans. Alectown is historically a farming and gold mining area with mine shafts from the 1800’s dotted across the area. You can visit an open-cut gold mine in Peak Hill 15 km north of Burrill Banks. For walking and bike tracks plus tonnes of sites and activities, visit the Parkes Visitors Centre. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/burrillcreekcamping?igsh=MWYzYm03am9qcWx2NA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

4. Windowrie Winery

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58km from Forbes · 1 site · Tent, RV · Canowindra, NSW

Windowrie Estate is a family-owned wine company based 15Km from Canowindra and 30 Km from Cowra. The property consists of 300 acres of vineyards and a working winery located on the western end of the farm.In wet weather, you'll need a 4WD to access the last 100m Access to paddocks is over some rocks so low clearance vehicles not recommended.Dog friendly. No amenities so campers need to have own toilet and leave no trace. Campfires permitted when restrictions aren't in place.

Stories from the community

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Angus

October 2025

6 m pop-up camper

With kids

1 night at Burrill Creek Camping

Great spot under the big gums, woke up to many happy chatty birds in the treetops.

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Paul

September 2025

3 m pop-up camper

1 night at Burrill Creek Camping

Beautifully location. Tony and Lorraine very proactive and clear with communication.

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Leanne

August 2025

10 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Wendouree Creek Camp

Lovely grassy flat paddock with plenty of room for our group of three caravans. Andrew was very friendly and they made us feel very welcome on the property. Lovely spot near the creek and very private.

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Tricia

August 2025

7 m travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Burrill Creek Camping

Burrill Creek Camp is peaceful with a gorgeous bush camping feel yet so convenient. Easy access from Newell Hwy, only 30km from Parkes and for those that need it, 4 bars of Telstra 4G!. There are public toilets about 5km up the road at Alectown. There are plenty of well spaced camp spots to choose from, most with fire pits and a generous supply of fire wood. Sun sets filtering through the trees were a highlight for me. Burrill Creek runs through the camping area but it wasn't running when we stayed. Host Tony and Lorraine were very helpful and responsive.

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Nicole

July 2025

7 m travel trailer

With kids

1 night at Burrill Creek Camping

We had a lovely night stay at Burrill with the most accommodating hosts Tony and Lorraine. We had a flat site with plenty of space to explore. Lots of firewood available and awesome fire pits with BBQ plate to use. Nice and quite, lovely outlook over the paddocks Will definately be back!

Casey

July 2025

9 m travel trailer

With kids

3 nights at Wendouree Creek Camp

Our family loved camping at Andrew and Lana's property. We had a great time, we had the whole place to ourselves. There is a lot of space if other people were to come you could easily spread out. Fun little creek to explore, simple swing set up for the kids which they loved. Good access to the town of Parkes and the radio telescope. Great fire pit area and lots of wood around. Would definitely recommend. Was great to meet Andrew, he popped by to introduce himself and check if we needed anything.

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Liam

June 2025

Tent

1 night at Wendouree Creek Camp

Private, clean, easy to find no complaints.

Meg

June 2025

10 m travel trailer

2 nights at Burrill Creek Camping

Great spot with fantastic fire pits - grill included- lovely host who came to check we were all good, We left earlier due to inclement weather however would definitely stay again - thanks

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Simon

June 2025

10 m Class B

With kids

Weekend Trip to Wendouree Creek Camp

Great overnight stay over :) host came to say hi and neighbours on the paddock were so lovely. :) Don’t forget a gas heater in the winter 🥰

Meg

June 2025

10 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Wendouree Creek Camp

Beautiful spot, nice and flat with easy access, great shade tree the fire pit and wood was a bonus!

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Michael

May 2025

7 m travel trailer

With kids

1 night at Burrill Creek Camping

Although we only stayed for one night and got stuck in a storm, we were very happy with our first hip camping experience. Tony and Lorraine were easy to communicate with and checked in on us as the storm passed over! The sites are easy to access and and very level even for bigger vans (ours being 22foot) Would highly recommend burrill campground

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Jasmin

April 2025

5 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Burrill Creek Camping

Such a beautiful and quiet campsite, Tony and Lorraine were so welcoming and friendly. Very easy to find, great spot for the kids to run around and ride their bikes. Campfire areas were thoughtfully prepared all ready to toast our marshmallows and gaze at the stars. Would definitely return again, great spot! Thank you Tony and Lorraine

Mark

April 2025

8 m travel trailer

With kids

3 nights at Burrill Creek Camping

Wow what a spot!! we absolutely loved our stay here. it was so incredibly peaceful and was nice to enjoy an evening campfire every night aswell. thoroughly recommended folks!

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Julie

March 2025

12 m pop-up camper

1 night at Burrill Creek Camping

Great overnighter. Easy to access, rural/farm outlook and lovely camp area. Windy when we were there, which was perfect for drying things out after 4 days of rain!

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Kylie

February 2025

5 m pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Wendouree Creek Camp

Fantastic spot, so well maintained. Well signed, easy to find. Plenty of space. So peaceful. Thanks Andrew & Lana, we really enjoyed our stay!

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Les

February 2025

Tent

1 night at Wendouree Creek Camp

Had the camp-site to myself, clean serene and quiet.

Deborah

January 2025

7 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Wendouree Creek Camp

We had a great 3 nights, we didn’t see Lana but Andrew was very obliging and asking us if we needed anything. it was a perfect place to unwind after a day at the parkes Elvis Festival and we would most definitely stay again. Deb and Maurice (Tas)

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Peter

January 2025

10 m travel trailer

1 night at Wendouree Creek Camp

Good spot for our overnight stay heading north. Close to Parkes for a look around.

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Campbell

December 2024

Tent