The best campgrounds near Gilgandra, New South Wales with swimming

In Gilgandra, you’ll find over 30 campsites that put swimming front and centre—think creek dips, riverbanks, and bush swimming holes, not concrete pools. Locals head to KANGAROO CREEK CAMP DUBBO (137 reviews) for its shady river spots, or Mount Terrace (119 reviews) where you can cool off after a dusty track walk. Warrumbungles Mtn Motel Campground (61 reviews) delivers both a swim and cracking wildlife-watching after dark. Most spots offer pet-friendly pitches, toilets, and showers—no need to rough it. Prices kick off at $7 per night, with an average around $22, so you won’t blow the budget. The swimming’s just the start: fishing and native birdlife round out the scene. If you’re after a cool, no-fuss camping base in inland NSW, Gilgandra’s got you sorted.

96% (383)

Top-rated campgrounds

In Gilgandra, you’ll find over 30 campsites that put swimming front and centre—think creek dips, riverbanks, and bush swimming holes, not concrete pools. Locals head to KANGAROO CREEK CAMP DUBBO (137 reviews) for its shady river spots, or Mount Terrace (119 reviews) where you can cool off after a dusty track walk. Warrumbungles Mtn Motel Campground (61 reviews) delivers both a swim and cracking wildlife-watching after dark. Most spots offer pet-friendly pitches, toilets, and showers—no need to rough it. Prices kick off at $7 per night, with an average around $22, so you won’t blow the budget. The swimming’s just the start: fishing and native birdlife round out the scene. If you’re after a cool, no-fuss camping base in inland NSW, Gilgandra’s got you sorted.

96% (383)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. KANGAROO CREEK CAMP DUBBO

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(239)

62km from Gilgandra · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · Dubbo, NSW

30 acres fenced off for Hip camp. other 40 acres fenced off for cattle. 6 private sites on or near sandy creek bed. Lots of bird life and views of the odd cow. Closest hip camp to Dubbo township and Zoo. 5 to 7 kms to Zoo and Town centre. 5 minute drive to the Zoo. 5kms to 27 hole golf course. 3 kms to Delroy Park Shopping centre. Some days you can hear the lions and monkeys from the zoo Lots of Kangaroos on site. Lots of Birdlife ( Eastern Rosellas , Grass Parrots, Willy Wag Tails, Kestrals , Currawongs, Quail , Kookaburras, Magpies , Blue wrens etc). Land was previously a sheep station but nature is slowly reclaiming it. We have been here six years and have seen hundreds of native trees come back through not overgrazing and fencing off bushland. Dry sandy creek bed (good for kids to explore) , except during floods. Lots of shady gumtrees. 2km grassy walk around fence line for those looking to exercise during their stay.

2. Warrumbungles Mtn Motel Campground

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(124)

69km from Gilgandra · 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.

3. Billy'O Bush Retreat

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(15)

66km from Gilgandra · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · Dubbo, NSW

Billy'O Bush Retreat is a rural property of 250 acres, 4kms from Wongarbon and 25kms from Dubbo. Set on top of a hill, it offers fantastic views of the surrounding farmland. This property features both privacy and the beauty of the bush as well as unique amenities and outbuildings. Only a short drive from Dubbo - home to Taronga Western Plains Zoo, mountain bike tracks, the Central West Cycle Trail and the beautiful Macquarie River. We offer a range of accommodation options including powered sites for RVs, caravans, camper trailers and tents. We also offer a unique Bag 'n Swag experience, two rustic yet modern, fully equipped Shearer's Huts and our larger Meethouse Cabin. We accept no more than 12 bookings at any one time, so crowding will never be a problem. We hope to provide you with unique accommodation options, warm hospitality and plenty of things to do. Our beautifully curated, built by hand Function Centre is home to four different event spaces including The Meet House, The Dunny Door, The Chaff Shed and The Treehouse. We are able to accommodate up to 100 guests in different styles for Christmas parties, corporate style events, weddings and other celebrations. We offer a unique and relaxed atmosphere that will be sure to impress your guests. We are a father and son team - always up for a friendly yarn. Passionate about building with recycled materials, we have hand built Billy'o Bush in stages over the last 7 years and we continue to add to it every year. We have so much to explore at Billy'o, we hope that you enjoy staying with us.

4. Mt Terrace

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(224)

47km from Gilgandra · 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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Matt

1 week ago

5 m car

1 night at KANGAROO CREEK CAMP DUBBO

I found a space to be very relaxing home to a number of local kangaroos. All the campsites are very well maintained and easy access. I would recommend if looking for something very peaceful

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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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Amanda

October 2025

5 m travel trailer

2 nights at KANGAROO CREEK CAMP DUBBO

We had camp 4, was very relaxing, fire at night, bird life n the kangaroos.

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Matt

October 2025

5 m pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Billy'O Bush Retreat

Billy's Bush Retreat was awesome, all the sites were spread out so you never heard anyone from other sites. Mark was an awesome host, set up yabby fishing in the dam for the kids and also some land scurfing behind his buggy. The bar area looked amazing with all the old items scattered around. What was even better the broncos won the grand final when we were there which we watched on a big screen TV while Mark had the smoker going. Only 15 minutes out of Dubbo and you felt like you were in the middle of no where. Well done mate and happy 8th birthday to Billy's.

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Niall

October 2025

Tent

With kids

4 nights at Billy'O Bush Retreat

This is a wonderful place. Terrific sites all set well away from each other. Ingenious central hub with facilities. Excellent host.

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!

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Jason

October 2025

7 m travel trailer

With kids

2 nights at KANGAROO CREEK CAMP DUBBO

Great place to stay, we ended up staying 5 nights exploring the region. So close to town but you still feel like you're miles away. Sites are clean and well maintained. Highly recommended.

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Mark

September 2025

7 m travel trailer

Group trip

2 nights at KANGAROO CREEK CAMP DUBBO

Good spot just outside town (5 min). Cleared level site with easy access, kangaroos, good fire spot and plenty of space between sites. Dry creek bed is a good walk.

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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.

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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Tully

August 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Mt Terrace

Solitude at the foothills of the Warrumbungles! A short drive off the bitumen & then a quick guided drive to your spot after reaching the house/farm. My reactive dog & I had complete space to ourselves with that beautiful view, just the sounds of the bush. The lack of reception is to be expected (for anyone needing it) yet I carry a PLB as I travel remotely, it wasn’t a bother. Stu (James’ Dad) was very helpful, the firewood lasted most of the night, I would definitely return & was easy to book with great, prompt communication.

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Kim

July 2025

9 m travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Billy'O Bush Retreat

Amazing place to stay. Beautiful landscape and incredibly peaceful. Very clean and organised. Can’t wait to go back.

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John

June 2025

6 m travel trailer

3 nights at KANGAROO CREEK CAMP DUBBO

Well maintained sites and spaced out well. Only a short distance to all Dubbo's attractions.

Gy

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Mt Terrace

Had an awesome stay! James was super responsive and helpful. The location is stunning, peaceful, surrounded by nature, and perfect for camping with a fire going. Would definitely come back.

Calin

June 2025

5 m pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Billy'O Bush Retreat

We had a great stay, the amenities were good and the campsites reasonably far apart. One of the nights Mark made a big bonfire which the kids loved.

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Liz

June 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Mt Terrace

James’ property is just stunning. Adjacent to Warrumbungles NP - speccy views, amazing bird life (at least a half dozen wedge-tails, emus… ) loads of kangaroos. Beautiful camp spot, so quiet, stars amazing. Wish we could have stayed longer to explore the National Park. Highly recommend- thank you James - Liz and Tom

Jan

May 2025

5 m Class B

1 night at Mt Terrace

What an incredible view, it changes with the light and cloud cover and you could watch it all day - if there wasn’t so many great walks and birdwatching to do! Thanks James and Stuart for your hospitality and sharing a very special and peaceful part of your amazing home. I can’t wait to visit again.

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Kate

May 2025

4 m Class B

With pets

1 night at Mt Terrace

What a fantastic campsite! We stayed at One Night and the views were spectacular. We were so grateful to be able to see the Warrumbungle while travelling with our dog. The campsite was well maintained with stunning sunset views of the mountain! We had kangaroos visit from a distance. Stu (James Dad) was a fantastic host - showing us where to camp and a big supply of firewood - and some limes for my G&Ts! Highly recommend and would love to come back!

Jan

May 2025

5 m car

With pets

1 night at Mt Terrace

Fabulous property with amazing walking and views and generous, hospitable hosts. Looking fwd to returning with my doggo for more fabulous birdwatching and bushwalking 🥰

Vayne

April 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Mt Terrace

We stayed at Monkey Rock the first night. This site has a shelter and a toilet, which helped a lot because we arrived very late in the dark that night. We switched to Black wattle the next day. It is slightly bigger and the view of landscape is more open than Monkey Rock. We enjoyed both campsites and saw many wildlife throughout the stay. Kangaroos hoping around, Giant Wood Moth (the heaviest moth in the world) visiting us every night, many birds, goats and cattle on the farm. James and his family are super friendly and helpful too!