- Camping with pets allowed
The best dog-friendly camping near Glenworth Valley
96% (11.4K) • 345 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Glenworth Valley
Brightwater
1. Brightwater
99%
(123)
27km from Glenworth Valley · 1 site · Tent, RV
Brightwater sits beside Olney State Forest and Kuluwan Flora Reserve. It is a 50-acre farm with a lovely spring-fed dam, with our nearby campsite. The site contains van parking, an open pavilion, an open deck by the stream, a fire pit, and a dunny. It is private and secluded, and with just one group staying at a time, you are guaranteed the space to yourselves.
Please go straight ahead on Collins Ave and enter through the car entrance, NOT the truck entrance which is off to the right. If you come in the truck entrance I can't see you.
There are many beautiful walking and bike trails in the area. Lots of wildlife to meet, including water dragons, wild ducks, and pythons, to name a few. There is also nearby evidence of the original occupants, the Darkinjung people.
You are also welcome to bring a couple of horses! There's a safe paddock with a trough and nice trails in the area to explore.
The Kulnura General Store and bottleshop is just 9km down the road for basic supplies.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
AU$109
/ night
Colo River Hut
2. Colo River Hut
100%
(12)
31km from Glenworth Valley · 1 site
We are 1.5 hrs from Sydney. On arrival you will feel the atmosphere of this wilderness area.
Colo River Hut is located adjacent to the Colo River. A beautiful, unspoiled location on a pristine river. With it's own private beach and over 400 metres of riverfront.
We are on the opposite side of river from the the Wollemi National Park. The hut sits (alone) within the eastern (10 acre paddock) of our property. There are no walls and so you have permanent views across the paddock to large sandstone cliffs and we are less than 30 metres from the riverbank.
The Hut has a rustic tin roof, a large bench area with power points and task lighting. Tents or swags can be set up within the Colo River Hut. Or, if you wish, you can set up your tent or camper or small caravan adjacent to the Hut. There is plenty of room as there is a maximum of 8 guests (and 3 vehicles) with each booking.
The Hut has a raised hardwood timber floor and enclosed composting toilet and hot/cold shower facilities. It also has ceiling fans for airflow and insect control.
We provide a gorgeous shaded area under a large tree with valley views, with a large bbq table and chairs and fire pit (with grill) for your enjoyment. Firewood is also provided.
Suitable for swimming, canoes, bikes, Bass fishing, and hiking, the Colo River Hut can be as active or relaxing as you wish.
The Colo River Valley remains largely undiscovered, and is on the edge of the Wollemi wilderness. The Colo is fed by the Wolgan and Capertee Rivers. It has a long history and retains much of its' early unspoiled charm.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
AU$291
/ night
Two Shores Holiday Village
3. Two Shores Holiday Village
92%
(97)
32km from Glenworth Valley · 33 sites · Tents, RVs
Our picturesque lakefront Holiday Park is surrounded by breath taking surfing beaches and National Parks. Two Shores Holiday Village provides the ideal accommodation and getaway with comfortable cabins and great sites for caravans and camping.
Relax to the beautiful sunsets over Tuggerah lake and enjoy lazy walks on the pristine beaches.
The Park is an ideal base for boating, fishing, kayaking and with a selection of nearby Restaurants, Entertainment, Golf courses and great shopping Two Shores is a favourite for many visitors.
Just 90 minutes north of Sydney, Two Shores Holiday Village is perfectly located for getaways at any time of the year.
We accept a maximum of 2 dog. Pet fee is $5 per night per dog, which is payable at the property on arrival. A pet form will need to be completed at time of check in.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Showers
from
AU$53
/ night
Shady Acres Colo River
4. Shady Acres Colo River
99%
(198)
35km from Glenworth Valley · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
This property is a Pristine Riverfront property in Colo Valley. It is a tidal river with sandy shallow sandbars and 10ft deep swimming holes. There is an abundance of native animals here including bandicoots,kangaroos, lyre birds, lace monitors, platypus and more! Access is via a short dirt driveway to the riverfront camping area. The access is 2wd unless there has been significant rain it becomes 4wd access.
We accommodate the larger groups
just steps away from the river. We have 2 water entrances, one is a large grassed area with
shallow water which is great for kids & families. The other entrance is a natural sandy entry with a deeper swimming area .
We also have a beautiful lagoon area where I can arrange additional campers.
We have built some new flushing toilets (3) with a hot water shower.
We are very accommodating of your pets. We welcome dogs and can host horses in one of the paddocks. Please ensure you contact the host prior to your stay if you are bringing any pets
Additional activities here include fishing, swimming, bushwalking, canoeing & birdwatching. We are also only a
5 minute drive to Colo Riverside Cafe.
I look forward to meeting you soon!
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from
AU$363
/ night
Mandalong Manor
5. Mandalong Manor
99%
(269)
36km from Glenworth Valley · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
Mandalong Manor is set in a small valley partly cleared with lots of trees , creek and dam , peaceful setting , wildlife , wallabies , kangaroos , kookaburras cockatoos , occasional koala and wombat , goanna , deer can also be seen . There are a few nice spots for camping .
The property is just near Jimbo’s Industrial Art Emporium .
You may notice a collection of interesting vehicles , machinery and building materials on your way to the gate .
Please come in the main gate and contact me when you arrive ,
I will meet you there .
The camp sites are on the other side of the paddock .
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
AU$73
/ night
96% (11.4K) • 345 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Glenworth Valley
Brightwater
1. Brightwater
99%
(123)
27km from Glenworth Valley · 1 site · Tent, RV
Brightwater sits beside Olney State Forest and Kuluwan Flora Reserve. It is a 50-acre farm with a lovely spring-fed dam, with our nearby campsite. The site contains van parking, an open pavilion, an open deck by the stream, a fire pit, and a dunny. It is private and secluded, and with just one group staying at a time, you are guaranteed the space to yourselves.
Please go straight ahead on Collins Ave and enter through the car entrance, NOT the truck entrance which is off to the right. If you come in the truck entrance I can't see you.
There are many beautiful walking and bike trails in the area. Lots of wildlife to meet, including water dragons, wild ducks, and pythons, to name a few. There is also nearby evidence of the original occupants, the Darkinjung people.
You are also welcome to bring a couple of horses! There's a safe paddock with a trough and nice trails in the area to explore.
The Kulnura General Store and bottleshop is just 9km down the road for basic supplies.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
AU$109
/ night
Colo River Hut
2. Colo River Hut
100%
(12)
31km from Glenworth Valley · 1 site
We are 1.5 hrs from Sydney. On arrival you will feel the atmosphere of this wilderness area.
Colo River Hut is located adjacent to the Colo River. A beautiful, unspoiled location on a pristine river. With it's own private beach and over 400 metres of riverfront.
We are on the opposite side of river from the the Wollemi National Park. The hut sits (alone) within the eastern (10 acre paddock) of our property. There are no walls and so you have permanent views across the paddock to large sandstone cliffs and we are less than 30 metres from the riverbank.
The Hut has a rustic tin roof, a large bench area with power points and task lighting. Tents or swags can be set up within the Colo River Hut. Or, if you wish, you can set up your tent or camper or small caravan adjacent to the Hut. There is plenty of room as there is a maximum of 8 guests (and 3 vehicles) with each booking.
The Hut has a raised hardwood timber floor and enclosed composting toilet and hot/cold shower facilities. It also has ceiling fans for airflow and insect control.
We provide a gorgeous shaded area under a large tree with valley views, with a large bbq table and chairs and fire pit (with grill) for your enjoyment. Firewood is also provided.
Suitable for swimming, canoes, bikes, Bass fishing, and hiking, the Colo River Hut can be as active or relaxing as you wish.
The Colo River Valley remains largely undiscovered, and is on the edge of the Wollemi wilderness. The Colo is fed by the Wolgan and Capertee Rivers. It has a long history and retains much of its' early unspoiled charm.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
AU$291
/ night
Two Shores Holiday Village
3. Two Shores Holiday Village
92%
(97)
32km from Glenworth Valley · 33 sites · Tents, RVs
Our picturesque lakefront Holiday Park is surrounded by breath taking surfing beaches and National Parks. Two Shores Holiday Village provides the ideal accommodation and getaway with comfortable cabins and great sites for caravans and camping.
Relax to the beautiful sunsets over Tuggerah lake and enjoy lazy walks on the pristine beaches.
The Park is an ideal base for boating, fishing, kayaking and with a selection of nearby Restaurants, Entertainment, Golf courses and great shopping Two Shores is a favourite for many visitors.
Just 90 minutes north of Sydney, Two Shores Holiday Village is perfectly located for getaways at any time of the year.
We accept a maximum of 2 dog. Pet fee is $5 per night per dog, which is payable at the property on arrival. A pet form will need to be completed at time of check in.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Showers
from
AU$53
/ night
Shady Acres Colo River
4. Shady Acres Colo River
99%
(198)
35km from Glenworth Valley · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
This property is a Pristine Riverfront property in Colo Valley. It is a tidal river with sandy shallow sandbars and 10ft deep swimming holes. There is an abundance of native animals here including bandicoots,kangaroos, lyre birds, lace monitors, platypus and more! Access is via a short dirt driveway to the riverfront camping area. The access is 2wd unless there has been significant rain it becomes 4wd access.
We accommodate the larger groups
just steps away from the river. We have 2 water entrances, one is a large grassed area with
shallow water which is great for kids & families. The other entrance is a natural sandy entry with a deeper swimming area .
We also have a beautiful lagoon area where I can arrange additional campers.
We have built some new flushing toilets (3) with a hot water shower.
We are very accommodating of your pets. We welcome dogs and can host horses in one of the paddocks. Please ensure you contact the host prior to your stay if you are bringing any pets
Additional activities here include fishing, swimming, bushwalking, canoeing & birdwatching. We are also only a
5 minute drive to Colo Riverside Cafe.
I look forward to meeting you soon!
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from
AU$363
/ night
Mandalong Manor
5. Mandalong Manor
99%
(269)
36km from Glenworth Valley · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
Mandalong Manor is set in a small valley partly cleared with lots of trees , creek and dam , peaceful setting , wildlife , wallabies , kangaroos , kookaburras cockatoos , occasional koala and wombat , goanna , deer can also be seen . There are a few nice spots for camping .
The property is just near Jimbo’s Industrial Art Emporium .
You may notice a collection of interesting vehicles , machinery and building materials on your way to the gate .
Please come in the main gate and contact me when you arrive ,
I will meet you there .
The camp sites are on the other side of the paddock .
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
AU$73
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Gillian
5 days ago
Tent
Group trip
This was a great, spacious spot to camp! The space would fit lots of people, it was so nice and relaxing and a lovely area. Jim was very helpful and it was great to feel off grid but still be close by to town. Would definitely come back ☺️
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Rachel
2 weeks ago
Tent
Group trip
14 of us camped together and every single one of us loved it. Being right by the river was an absolute treat and we all felt like kids again! The hot shower and bathroom facilities were lovely and really made our stay that much more comfortable
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Kaitlyn
February 2026
With pets
This was a wonderful stay, location was beautiful and relaxing, very peaceful and quiet - perfect for a weekend get away!
Plenty of space for my pup to explore and use up all his energy. The amenities were great including the spacious bench in the camp kitchen! Would definitely recommend and/or come back
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Benjamin
February 2026
Tent
With kids
Fantastic spot. I have been four times with my sons and will continue to go. Jim is a great host and provides a perfect combination of bush outlook, privacy and spaced out camping spots with the comfort of your own toilet and drinking water. Also have easy access to Morisset for supplies if needed. Highly recommend.
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Jake
February 2026
With pets
Great spot away from everything. Hut was great for some shelter with fans as it was 39deg during our stay. Unfortunately the river was a bit dirty to swim too long during our stay but would be awesome when the water is cleaner. Only issue we had, on about 5 occasions over the weekend we had cars stopping on the road next to the property and turn all their lights and off for a few minutes at a time, was a little creepy as there is no reason to be stopping. Overall had a fun time though
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Ali
January 2026
6 m pop-up camper
With kids
We loved Shady Acres! It was the perfect camping spot for the long weekend. The river was fabulous on a very very hot day and there was heaps of space there for the kids to run around. Lisa was great to deal with and super helpful. The whole group agreed that it was one of the best places we have been. We would 100% go back.
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Nat
January 2026
6 m travel trailer
With kids
Beautiful camp spot with wildlife and your own clean toilet. We loved any minute and will come again for sure. Jim was a great host always welcoming and easy to deal with.
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Shiv
January 2026
Tent
Group trip
We loved camping at Mandalong Manor! Our site was well secluded from other campers. Jim drove down 20L water jerries each day. We saw many kangaroos and birds and they did not raid our site. We had a nice view from our site. Jim was welcoming and helpful and saved us from our car trouble. Jim's neighbours were really nice. Jim has a cool collection of old Land Rovers. Overall great experience would reccomend!
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Brendon
January 2026
Tent
With pets
We had a fantastic stay at Two Shores Holiday Village and would absolutely come back again.
It’s a smaller, quieter park which we actually really appreciated. While there isn’t a huge amount of structured activities for kids, the pool more than made up for it — it was beautiful, clean, and easily the highlight of our stay.
The amenities block was spotless and looked recently renovated, which made a big difference. Everything felt well cared for and maintained.
We were originally allocated a site that would’ve been a squeeze for our very large tent (8x6m), but the owners were incredibly helpful and moved us to Site 10 without any fuss. That site was perfect — spacious, easy to access, and ideal for a big setup.
Friendly management, great facilities, and a relaxing atmosphere. We’d happily recommend it to others and will definitely be back!
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Darren
January 2026
7 m travel trailer
Small quiet park on the lake. Walking/cycle path past the front. Best if you are self contained as the amenities block although newly refurbished and clean, rarely had hot water.
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Tim
January 2026
Tent
Cath was welcoming and the property was great. I felt very tucked away on the site and was really comfortable sitting on the deck and by the fire. It was a nice drive out and the property was well signposted. It's a new favourite that I would definitely go back to.
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Stuart
January 2026
Tent
Me and a friend did 2 nights here and loved it. Easy to get to and easy check in. Cath (and the dogs) met us on arrival. The dogs do greet you “enthusiastically” and jumped on the car which wasn’t great but they are sweet. The white dogs are guards dogs (let out at night) and take their role seriously on the farm so should not be approached. This is standard with all guard dogs and you shouldn’t let it put you off. Cath will explain when you arrive also.
We loved the big open space and variety of setups that the camp site brings. The open cabin is fantastic and provided much needed shelter from the storm! It got a bit hairy at points so glad we had that. It’s nice bring raised up looking across the camp.
The big fire pit was great with the grill in the corner so you can cook over coals and still have your main fire next to it. Huge water tank with washing up area and tap was also a great addition.
As per another comment, there are leeches but again, just make sure to wear long trousers tucked in and check yourself when you’re walking around camp or on the trails. Same for all forest camping. We didn’t feel like it was too much of an issue. You also have the deck to keep up off the ground if you want to.
The site is plenty big for a ground of people with options to pitch tents on grass, mud, sand, the deck or in the cabin itself which we did. There’s also a couple of flat spots for parking for rooftop tents.
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Kevin
January 2026
2 nights at Two Shores Holiday Village
Great views,very tidy and clean site. Great kitchen facilities and amenities. Lots of wild life. Would visit again
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Sam
January 2026
Tent
With pets
Our group of 24 humans and 5 dogs had a great time at Shady Acres. There's plenty of space to set up on grass, really close to the river, which has easy access and is perfect for kids to play while adults laze.
We had the use of a big table and BBQ, fire pit and nice toilets and shower- all just right to make tent camping simple. It was very nice to have the place to ourselves and everyone said they'd love to come again.
Lisa has created a lovely place to take a break in nature and is very helpful when you need her!
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Ryan
January 2026
6 m travel trailer
With kids
Good views of the lake, very good communication from office staff
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Greg
January 2026
6 m travel trailer
With pets
Great location toilets always clean park always clean and great staff just watch out for old campers hanging rope across trees and going home getting coathanger knocked me out
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Caitlynn
January 2026
Tent
This is our second time staying here in summer and it is just the most perfect campsite. It has it all - privacy, a beautiful healthy dam to swim in, plenty of shade from trees and the handy leanto for wet weather. There is tank water, tables and chair, a massive fire pit and plenty of fire wood.
We can’t fault Caths place!
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erika
January 2026
Tent
With kids
We had a wonderful stay at this campsite. The surroundings were peaceful, clean, and well maintained. The view was stunning. The facilities, including bathrooms and shared areas, were tidy and easy to access. The staff were friendly and helpful, making our stay even more enjoyable. We loved being so close to nature and would happily return in the future.
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Shani
January 2026
Tent
With pets
We were greeted welcomingly by the host, Cath, and her friendly dogs. We were then shown to the camp site- it was quite private and very much in nature. It was quite warm the days we were there for, so we were glad the camp site was set in a shaded area to keep us cool. The sounds of birds and other wildlife were lovely to hear, especially at night with the frogs and insects. Our dog had a blast walking the trails nearby as well as swimming in the dam. Highly recommend. Just make sure to bring your insect repellent and you’re all set!
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Chris
January 2026
Tent
With kids
The sites were small but a very good location close to everything. There isn't swimming in lake due to mud and very smelly when disturbed but kayaking was good.
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