The best family-friendly campgrounds near Gunnedah, New South Wales

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping in Australia. If you're looking for a family-friendly camping experience near Gunnedah, New South Wales, you're in luck! We have over 420 options specifically tailored to the family-friendly land tag in this location. With options starting as low as $12 per night, you'll find something to fit every budget. Some of our top campsites near Gunnedah, New South Wales include Maiden Jewel, Upper Hunter Valley (271 reviews), Hillside Farmstay (239 reviews), and Riverside Escape Off Grid Camping (171 reviews). These highly-rated campsites offer popular amenities like rubbish disposal, cooking equipment, and campfire facilities. And if you're looking for activities to enjoy during your camping trip, you'll have plenty of options including boating, visiting historic sites, and off-roading. Start planning your camping adventure today!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping in Australia. If you're looking for a family-friendly camping experience near Gunnedah, New South Wales, you're in luck! We have over 420 options specifically tailored to the family-friendly land tag in this location. With options starting as low as $12 per night, you'll find something to fit every budget. Some of our top campsites near Gunnedah, New South Wales include Maiden Jewel, Upper Hunter Valley (271 reviews), Hillside Farmstay (239 reviews), and Riverside Escape Off Grid Camping (171 reviews). These highly-rated campsites offer popular amenities like rubbish disposal, cooking equipment, and campfire facilities. And if you're looking for activities to enjoy during your camping trip, you'll have plenty of options including boating, visiting historic sites, and off-roading. Start planning your camping adventure today!

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1. Riverside Escape Off Grid Camping

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67km from Gunnedah · 27 sites · Tents, RVs · Manilla, NSW

A beautiful, off grid, riverside campground with amazing swimming hole on private property. This private campground is located in North West NSW. 50 minutes from Tamworth. Conveniently located 20 minutes outside the pretty town of Manilla and right on the river banks of the Namoi River. Also 20 minutes from beautiful Warrabah National Park. The campground is tucked away in a little valley overlooking an idyllic stretch of windy river with an amazing swimming hole, sandy beach, tranquil rapids and a beautiful, mesmerising, majestic rock. We have four primative campsites suited to all types of large and small, self sufficient campers in RV's, caravans, camp trailers, vans and tents. All sites are unique and positioned to enhance space and privacy as well as proximity and views of the river. They all showcase the varying, natural beauty and characteristics of the landscape. You can also book our amazing, award winning glamping tent. We are not a party campsite. Our little slice of paradise is for peace and relaxation. We also need to respect and encourage the presence and abundance of birds and animals and continue to ensure it is a peaceful and quiet home for them. You can enjoy your music just as long as other campsites and the local wildlife can't hear it. Manilla, only 20 minutes away has two dump points and water refill stations as well as a good number of shops to cater to all your needs during your stay. We are not in a high traffic area so you may get to enjoy having the place all to yourself. Our campsites have good access for all types of camp set ups and are not impacted by flooding. Nor do they become boggy in wet weather due to the high sand content in our soil. You could be sitting on the warm sandy bank overlooking the river and being captivated by the surrounding beauty and the magnificence of the swimming hole. This secret little piece of paradise has been untouched for 40 years and is home to an abundance of birdlife. Birds include the colourful Rainbow bee eaters, Kingfishers, Superb Fairy Wrens, Eastern Yellow Robins, Red Browed Finch and many more. A magical place that will delight your senses and make you feel relaxed and at peace. BYO camp toilet and leave no trace. Fish in the river; cod, cat, golden perch and carp. Well behaved dogs on leash and supervised at all times are welcome. If you would like to enquire about having the place to yourselves send me a message. ACCESS CONDITIONS: To help you decide if your set up is suitable you can google Riverside Escape Camping Manilla and find 2 videos on 23 and 25 May 2022 taken of me driving up and down the track to the campsites in my old Ford Courier that is NOT 4x4. There are lots of other useful videos to get a good sense of our campsite. You will also get a sense of the distance between each site. We recognise the Kamilaroi / Gomeroi people as the traditional custodians of this land.

2. Sheffield B&B Farm stay Tamworth

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70km from Gunnedah · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · Kingswood, NSW

Located in a quiet rural setting upon 30 acres, overlooking the city of Tamworth, just a quick 10 minute drive from the CBD. As I wake in the morning you will find yourself surrounded by horses, enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and you welcome to feed the ponies a carrot or two. We cater for all your accommodations and camping needs with grasses powered camp sites for hooking up your caravans & horse floats or we provide self contained units and B&B style accommodation. Offering toilets, showers and drinking water. Accomodation options include powered and unpowered sites - suitable for set-ups from tents to big rig RVs. Located close to amenities and a campfire. Sheffield runs a unique hands on farm experience join us to come feed and communicate with the friendly horses, pigs, goats, chooks, Guinea fowl and cats . Enjoy walking through our beautiful gardens and have a picnic. Follow Debbie around and learn why the guniea fowl are in the trees or how the horses sleep while standing up? Collect the chook eggs and feed the pigs, horses and goats.

3. Riverside Farm Retreat

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73km from Gunnedah · 99 sites · Tents, RVs · Narrabri, NSW

Riverside Farm Retreat is 13 km southeast of Narrabri. It is a horse breeding farm on the banks of the Namoi River, set over 500 acres, where guests can enjoy camping, fishing, canoeing, and relaxing. There is good access for caravans and campers - to get to the property is all tarred roads, with no gates to open, just a cattle grid to cross. The camping area is spread over a beautiful, wide green grassed space, with plenty of level ground. There is an abundance of bird life here, including our pet emu Pepper who roams freely, occasional visiting kangaroos and cattle moseying down in the afternoon sunset to drink from the river opposite.

4. Outback Fish Farm

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76km from Gunnedah · 21 sites · Tents, RVs · Jacks Creek, NSW

Set 10km outside of Narrabri on a dirt road is Narrabri Fish Farm. Camp in the serenity alongside 100 ponds. Take the daily fish feeding tour at 10.30am or explore the farm - book in advance or when you arrive. Flushing toilets and hot showers (also a new addition of the donkey shower) Campfires permitted (pending Fire bans, please check). Firewood available upon arrival. Cabins and kiosk coming soon. Fishing will be available from September 2024.

5. Oakey Farm

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78km from Gunnedah · 15 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Piallamore, NSW

Oakey Farm is situated 15km from Tamworth's CBD, on a 180-acre farm. Take in the beautiful lights of Tamworth and views of the Peel Valley. The camping is spacious , with a powered modern bathroom facility with a flushing toilet and shower and large rain water pool. As the pool is rain water, we kindly request no booming and splashing (excessive amounts of water out of the pool) We have plenty of space and tranquility.

Stories from the community

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Monique

2 weeks ago

7 m travel trailer

With kids

2 nights at Sheffield B&B Farm stay Tamworth

The hosts were absolutely lovely and the property was beautiful!

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Meg

2 weeks ago

6 m pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Riverside Farm Retreat

We loved camping at Riverside Farm Retreat. The view was beautiful and directions were clear. It was lovely and relaxing. The kids enjoyed their visits from Darcy the dog. Will definitely be back!

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Jackie

2 weeks ago

9 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Riverside Escape Off Grid Camping

What a beautiful spot for a relaxing get away right by the river on the private spot. Took our 9 metre motorhome and had mo issues getting there and despite us having rain we got out ok too. Highly recommend and would love to come back again. Thanks Caroline for having us x

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aymie

3 weeks ago

15 m pop-up camper

2 nights at Sheffield B&B Farm stay Tamworth

Quiet location, easy to find only 10 minutes from town.

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Sparkelez

3 weeks ago

Tent

2 nights at Riverside Escape Off Grid Camping

Beautiful little spot. Peaceful. Just what is needed. Even with bad navigation skills, Caroline was very attentive and quick to respond. Will definitely be back.

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angelia

3 weeks ago

5 m travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Outback Fish Farm

So much room to move. Easy drive through sites. Showers great. Rick is an easy going happy fella , great hospitality and good advice.

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Randal

3 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Riverside Escape Off Grid Camping

Another wonderful visit. Amazing amounts of birdlife and tranquil bush setting thanks again Caroline.

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Ronan

October 2025

20 m travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Riverside Farm Retreat

Clean and plenty of room to park a big van . Care taker very friendly

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Ileigh

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Riverside Farm Retreat

Lovely spot, clean portaloos! Would definitely stay again if I was passing through.

Christine

October 2025

12 m pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Riverside Farm Retreat

Had a great 1 night stay! Beautiful spots along the river, plenty of space to find a spot with a view to enjoy the bird life. Would recommend a stop over if you’re in the area!

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Elen

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Outback Fish Farm

Campsite was fantastic- easy to find a level spot for the tent, showers were clean and pleasant to use. The farm was nice to walk around and tidy. Rick was such a lovely host, checked in with me in the morning. Would definitely stay again.

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Shae

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Sheffield B&B Farm stay Tamworth

Definitely recommend staying at Sheffield B&B Farm stay in Tamworth! Such a lovely area with beautiful views, facilities and animals.

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Karen

October 2025

5 m travel trailer

2 nights at Riverside Farm Retreat

Excellent spot great swimming & fishing. Well maintained, ports loos and close to town if needed

Mat

October 2025

20 m travel trailer

4 nights at Sheffield B&B Farm stay Tamworth

We loved our time at Debrahs farm. Very convenient to AELEC which worked out great for us. Would highly recommend especially if your doing something with your horse in Tamworth.

Sandra

October 2025

8 m travel trailer

1 night at Riverside Farm Retreat

Riverside retreat was delightful. So picturesque and secluded. The grounds were very well kept. Lovely and green. Parked along the river was amazing. Would recommend this spot to anyone.

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Pauline

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sheffield B&B Farm stay Tamworth

What a brilliant place to stay just outside Tamworth. We were lucky enough to arrive just as Debbie and her grandson were about to feed the animals. We had lots of goats running around and geese with some babies in tow. A beautiful sunset over the hills and a lovely, flat paddock to set the tents up. Flushing toilets and a hot shower were a bonus as was the firepit would definitely recommend to others.

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Kelly

October 2025

7 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Riverside Escape Off Grid Camping

Caroline outlines directions very well and getting to the site was easy. The relaxing atmosphere and sounds of the river were amazing!

Michael

October 2025

5 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Riverside Escape Off Grid Camping

Brilliant spot to camp. Very quiet. Peaceful. Caretaker Mike was very friendly and helpful. Had a great stopover.

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John

October 2025

8 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Riverside Farm Retreat

It’s a lovely location next to the river and close to Narrabri. Having on site toilets was handy. The hosts were very welcoming… and the emu was too.

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Tarah

October 2025

8 m travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Sheffield B&B Farm stay Tamworth

My family had a lovely stay at Debrahs farm. Peaceful flat paddock to park our van plus nice and close to Tamworth. Our kids loved seeing and feeding all the animals. Great host.