93% (989) • 5 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Freshwater
93% (989) • 5 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Freshwater
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Michael
2 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
With two kids in tow, this spot was perfect, it had everything on site for a great bush retreat. We loved the hot showers and tips from the host plus the walks on property were great for a 5y/o without the need to go too far. We also lived that it was a little over 1hr from Sydney.
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Geoff
2 weeks ago
7 m Class B
A great spot to camp Plenty of space ,great walk down to the waterfall and friendly helpful caretaker
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Viviane
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Had a great time camping over Christmas. Very relaxing, toilets are clean and a beautiful trail to explore around the Waterfall and rock formations. My dogs had a great time. I will be back for sure.
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John
2 weeks ago
6 m Class B
Nice spot withheaps of site space, nice drive to the beach, and close to sydney
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Kate
2 weeks ago
Tent
Amazing piece of land, lots of space and little trails and waterfall to explore. Though there were other campers our spot felt quite private. The orchards were beautiful. Showers and bathrooms were so nice to have as we camp in a tent.
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Victoria
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
A pleasant stopover on our way to Sydney. The process of calling and texting multiple people before our arrival was a bit complicated but all find when we got there and Leanne was very kind to our kiddos.
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Luke
3 weeks ago
Tent
Great location, easy walks and very helpful staff.
Has everything you need for a good bush experience, only 15mins to Gosford waterfront, nice.
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Rhiannon
3 weeks ago
6 m travel trailer
With pets
Brilliant location, peaceful surrounds, spacious camp sites with lovely outlook on surrounding trees. Loved the guided farm animal experience and short walk to private waterfall was stunning. Friendly helpful hosts.
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Nat
November 2025
6 m travel trailer
With kids
Beautiful place we had the best time and loved the animals. Ballyn was also the best caretaker ever!
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Nick
November 2025
Tent
Just a great stay, nice big area to camp in, it’s well spread out between the camp sites, hot showers and lots of bird activity, you can’t ask for much more 🙌🏼
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Jean-Marc
November 2025
7 m Class A
Good place to camp lots of space and activities available
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Guy
November 2025
8 m travel trailer
Nice and quiet and plenty of room, was a great spot for the first trip in our new van
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Ty
November 2025
Tent
Group trip
I had a blast camping at Fern Valley. It was very easy to find, the location was awesome, I was in the Pines site and we had cows right up next to us. This site is very family friendly. The toilets and showers were very clean. Would certainly like to come back and would highly recommend to anyone else.
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Phil
November 2025
5 m pop-up camper
With kids
This is a great little property so close to Sydney, dog friendly, hot showers, animals, waterfalls and orchards. Highly recommend for a short break away.
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Grant
November 2025
5 m pop-up camper
With pets
A lovely spot for a camp with family. Just forty mins from North Sydney. Dog and kid friendly
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Steve
November 2025
5 m pop-up camper
With kids
Fern Valley Ranch is a great camp and wonderful experience for the kids.
We were in our camper with swags and there was only 1 other family camping in the area. The sites are large and well maintained.
The walk to the waterfall and the rock is about a half hour round trip. Perfect for the little ones.
Ballyn (the caretaker) was extremely friendly making sure we were all happy and settled in. He even took our youngest to feed the chickens (which he loved).
This place is great for family’s being close to Sydney with large open areas to run around and the shops etc are only 10mins away if required.
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Jessica
November 2025
7 m pop-up camper
With kids
What a beautiful place! We stayed 3 nights with our 3yo and 7mo in a camper trailer. Loved our stay here and would definitely come back.
The caretaker (Ballyn) was super friendly, available if we needed anything and happy to just have a chat.
The grounds were really well maintained, with so much to see and do… horses to pat, chickens to feed, stunning waterfall on site. Even a small playground for kids (swings, seesaw, bounce bike). We saw frogs, a turtle, a python (on the waterfall walk - beware), bunnies, cows, sheep, kookaburras and more!
Fire pits were perfect size and camp sites spread out well.
Flushing toilets and showers were clean and modern, everything was just a short walk away. We had a sink and portaloo toilets next to our site too if needed.
We even ventured outside the property to nearby waterfalls, all really accessible too!
Thanks for a great few days Fern Valley Ranch! Wish we stayed longer!
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Liz
October 2025
6 m pop-up camper
With pets
Just come home from a great 2 nights at Andy’s. Super easy drive from Sydney & felt like we were miles away. Had the place to ourselves and loved the view. Came home with loads of fresh fruit from the many road side stalls in the area.
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steven
October 2025
8 m travel trailer
With kids
Awesome spacious camps with plenty to do and see especially for the kids
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Jiayi
October 2025
Tent
With kids
Love it! Nice and spacious area! Hosts are supportive!
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