95% (3.5K) • 160 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Lake Illawarra
Secluded Shallowford Retreat
1. Secluded Shallowford Retreat
95%
(10)
72km from Lake Illawarra · 1 site · Tent, RV
Welcome to Secluded Shallowford Retreat!
Nestled on 5.3 acres of pristine land, our retreat offers a perfect blend of thick bush, open clearings, and majestic big trees with cleared underbrush. Whether you're seeking a peaceful escape or an adventurous outdoor experience, Secluded Shallowford Retreat has something for everyone.
Key Features:
Cleared Areas: Enjoy spacious, open clearings ideal for setting up camp, picnicking, or stargazing under the night sky.
Thick Bush: Immerse yourself in nature with dense, lush vegetation that provides privacy and a true wilderness feel, with plenty of local flora and fauna.
Sussex Inlet: 5 minutes away from Sussex Inlet town and the beautiful local beaches and inlet. Perfect for those who want to spend time on the water, fishing or relaxing on nearby beaches.
Come and experience the tranquillity and natural beauty of Secluded Shallowford Retreat. Your perfect getaway awaits! 🌲🏕️✨
Water hookup
Potable water
from
AU$67
/ night
Sussex Horses For Healing
2. Sussex Horses For Healing
97%
(102)
72km from Lake Illawarra · 1 site · Tent, RV
A peaceful private 16 acre property an easy 5 minutes drive to the beach, lake and river around Sussex Inlet.
Paddocks and 2 dams, kangaroos, horses & alpacas, backing onto bushland, great area for bush walks. Plenty of space for caravans, motor homes or tents. Privacy in the back paddock for those that have their own setup.
Good access for caravans. Campfires permitted when restrictions aren't in place.
DOGS ON REQUEST. PLEASE ASK.
We have horses and you are welcome to interact/feed/brush/pat, just ask me on arrival.
**DO NOT USE OUR BINS, take all of your rubbish with you when you leave, guests will be fined if you put rubbish in our bins, no fireworks and abide by fire ban. Toilet is a Portaloo, no plumbing, watering can or hose used for flushing. Please never use our toilet to dump from you caravan/RV toilet cassette.
Check in 2pm, check out 10am.
No fires on our grass, use fire pit on sandy areas where there is no grass.
We look forward to welcoming you soon!
Toilets
Picnic table
from
AU$97
/ night
Noonameena - Sleep in the Bush
3. Noonameena - Sleep in the Bush
97%
(58)
51km from Lake Illawarra · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
Noonameena is a 100 acre natural bushland property located approx 7kms outside of Berrima, NSW in the Southern Highlands. While most of the property is covered by a variety of natural bushland, a small flat area of cleared land is perfect for recreational campers.
The property has access to the Wingecarribee River to the south, a natural pool and large dam in the camping area.
Other property features include commercial gardens, orchards and free range chicken coop as well as a homestead with surrounding gardens.
There are also plenty of walking tracks on the property.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
AU$97
/ night
Middle Of Nowhere
4. Middle Of Nowhere
80km from Lake Illawarra · 1 site · Tent, RV
40 Acres of seclusion, privacy and stars at night. Pitch a tent wherever you like and enjoy the views towards the National Park. Located in Big Hill NSW, this place is nothing fancy and very basic. Light a fire and enjoy the peace and quiet.
You must come fully prepared and ready to create your own adventure as this is just a block of land with endless opportunity for fun and quiet enjoyment of a variety of activities.
4WD access only.
Drive through to the camping platform to pitch a tent.
Stay within the property boundary as per the photos.
Do not descend to the river. It's dangerous.
Campfires
from
AU$67
/ night
Surfside Cudmirrah Beach
5. Surfside Cudmirrah Beach
100%
(22)
78km from Lake Illawarra · 16 sites · RVs, Lodging
Surfside Cudmirrah Beach is a small family-owned and operated holiday park located on beautiful Cudmirrah Beach. At times, Cudmirrah feels like a secret little hamlet that no one has ever heard of (it’s pronounced Cud-mee-rah). Located near the township of Sussex Inlet, right next door to Berrara and surrounded by Conjola National Park, visitors to Cudmirrah Beach are spoilt for choice with many options for enjoying the outdoors.
Cudmirrah Beach is ideal for long beach walks at any time of year, you can either walk north to Sussex Inlet (and take the dog who will love you for it) or south to Berrara then all the way to Bendalong if you are feeling adventurous!
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from
AU$72
/ night
95% (3.5K) • 160 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Lake Illawarra
Secluded Shallowford Retreat
1. Secluded Shallowford Retreat
95%
(10)
72km from Lake Illawarra · 1 site · Tent, RV
Welcome to Secluded Shallowford Retreat!
Nestled on 5.3 acres of pristine land, our retreat offers a perfect blend of thick bush, open clearings, and majestic big trees with cleared underbrush. Whether you're seeking a peaceful escape or an adventurous outdoor experience, Secluded Shallowford Retreat has something for everyone.
Key Features:
Cleared Areas: Enjoy spacious, open clearings ideal for setting up camp, picnicking, or stargazing under the night sky.
Thick Bush: Immerse yourself in nature with dense, lush vegetation that provides privacy and a true wilderness feel, with plenty of local flora and fauna.
Sussex Inlet: 5 minutes away from Sussex Inlet town and the beautiful local beaches and inlet. Perfect for those who want to spend time on the water, fishing or relaxing on nearby beaches.
Come and experience the tranquillity and natural beauty of Secluded Shallowford Retreat. Your perfect getaway awaits! 🌲🏕️✨
Water hookup
Potable water
from
AU$67
/ night
Sussex Horses For Healing
2. Sussex Horses For Healing
97%
(102)
72km from Lake Illawarra · 1 site · Tent, RV
A peaceful private 16 acre property an easy 5 minutes drive to the beach, lake and river around Sussex Inlet.
Paddocks and 2 dams, kangaroos, horses & alpacas, backing onto bushland, great area for bush walks. Plenty of space for caravans, motor homes or tents. Privacy in the back paddock for those that have their own setup.
Good access for caravans. Campfires permitted when restrictions aren't in place.
DOGS ON REQUEST. PLEASE ASK.
We have horses and you are welcome to interact/feed/brush/pat, just ask me on arrival.
**DO NOT USE OUR BINS, take all of your rubbish with you when you leave, guests will be fined if you put rubbish in our bins, no fireworks and abide by fire ban. Toilet is a Portaloo, no plumbing, watering can or hose used for flushing. Please never use our toilet to dump from you caravan/RV toilet cassette.
Check in 2pm, check out 10am.
No fires on our grass, use fire pit on sandy areas where there is no grass.
We look forward to welcoming you soon!
Toilets
Picnic table
from
AU$97
/ night
Noonameena - Sleep in the Bush
3. Noonameena - Sleep in the Bush
97%
(58)
51km from Lake Illawarra · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
Noonameena is a 100 acre natural bushland property located approx 7kms outside of Berrima, NSW in the Southern Highlands. While most of the property is covered by a variety of natural bushland, a small flat area of cleared land is perfect for recreational campers.
The property has access to the Wingecarribee River to the south, a natural pool and large dam in the camping area.
Other property features include commercial gardens, orchards and free range chicken coop as well as a homestead with surrounding gardens.
There are also plenty of walking tracks on the property.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
AU$97
/ night
Middle Of Nowhere
4. Middle Of Nowhere
80km from Lake Illawarra · 1 site · Tent, RV
40 Acres of seclusion, privacy and stars at night. Pitch a tent wherever you like and enjoy the views towards the National Park. Located in Big Hill NSW, this place is nothing fancy and very basic. Light a fire and enjoy the peace and quiet.
You must come fully prepared and ready to create your own adventure as this is just a block of land with endless opportunity for fun and quiet enjoyment of a variety of activities.
4WD access only.
Drive through to the camping platform to pitch a tent.
Stay within the property boundary as per the photos.
Do not descend to the river. It's dangerous.
Campfires
from
AU$67
/ night
Surfside Cudmirrah Beach
5. Surfside Cudmirrah Beach
100%
(22)
78km from Lake Illawarra · 16 sites · RVs, Lodging
Surfside Cudmirrah Beach is a small family-owned and operated holiday park located on beautiful Cudmirrah Beach. At times, Cudmirrah feels like a secret little hamlet that no one has ever heard of (it’s pronounced Cud-mee-rah). Located near the township of Sussex Inlet, right next door to Berrara and surrounded by Conjola National Park, visitors to Cudmirrah Beach are spoilt for choice with many options for enjoying the outdoors.
Cudmirrah Beach is ideal for long beach walks at any time of year, you can either walk north to Sussex Inlet (and take the dog who will love you for it) or south to Berrara then all the way to Bendalong if you are feeling adventurous!
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from
AU$72
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Luke
1 week ago
Tent
Beautiful spot, in a beautiful town. Easy to find, with a great host.
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Amelia
2 weeks ago
7 m travel trailer
With pets
We stayed for one night, for the kids we wished we booked an extra night. Lisa was very welcoming, the kids got to pat the super quiet horses. Definitely recommend if you have kids.
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Tracey
2 weeks ago
13 m travel trailer
Lovely flat land, with views. Plenty of native wildlife.
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Kev
2 weeks ago
7 m travel trailer
With pets
Dana was great, a really nice property and close to Berrima. We will definitely be back to explore more. Loads of birds, animals nice sunrises, sunsets, and great trees.
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Tim
2 weeks ago
7 m Class B
Group trip
Had a great time as we had the place to ourselves, plenty of firewood provided. 10/10 would recommend
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Cheyenne
2 weeks ago
Tent
Nice quiet well maintained spot! We were the only people there and was so peaceful :)
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Joshua
December 2025
Tent
Pefect spot Dana is lovely lady provides a pefect site map and even recommends places in town.
Pefect sunsets just a good get away from the hustle and bustle.
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Darren
December 2025
8 m Class A
Nice location, great communication and easy access
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Ewan
November 2025
5 m travel trailer
With pets
Awesome place. staff super warm and friendly. Very clean facilities, extremely peaceful. Absolutely loved our stay.
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Kristy
November 2025
8 m travel trailer
With kids
We had lovely 4 nights at Surfside, the powered was level with concrete pad. Power, water and waste close. The amenities were modern and clean. Overall I was so impressed, our stay surpassing any caravan park we’ve stayed at since being on the road for 13 weeks.
The beach is stunning.
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Ross
October 2025
7 m pop-up camper
Quiet, not having to share the camp site, easy and quick drive to Sussex Inlet.
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Ricky
October 2025
6 m pop-up camper
With kids
Beautiful and quiet spot! Had the entire campsite to ourselves. 10 mins away from local beach and Swan Lake. Friendly horses, kangaroos and farm animals! Would definitely come back! Lisa was also very friendly and helpful during our stay!
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yanisa
October 2025
With pets
Surfside Cudmirrah Beach is one of our favorite places, perfect for family and pet activities with beautiful and clean cabins.
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Jane
September 2025
7 m travel trailer
With pets
So close to the beach and an inlet with an area for dogs (leads) clean and fire pits for rent add to the experience
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Irina
September 2025
Tent
We loved our stay at Horses for healing at Sussex Inlet and would highly recommend this spot for anyone who is looking to stay at quiet and secluded spot.
The property was easy to find and host met us at arrival.
Campground is located near the paddock with alpacas and a donkey (host told that we could pet them, but they were shy and kept their distance, so we decided not to disturb them). We saw many kangaroos during our stay as well.
Overall nice spot and would try to come again during warmer months.
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Jessica
August 2025
8 m travel trailer
With pets
We enjoyed our experience at Cudmirrah Beach, the concrete slabs were great, nicely spaced, new and in great condition. The amenities were spotless and clean. The location to the beach is mint! We went in winter and had the beach to ourselves. Kangaroos coming through the area at dusk and morning were nice . The only downside is there isn’t any shops close - so bring supplies in with you. Although this also makes the spot nice and quiet. Would love to go back in the summer.
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Hugh
July 2025
Tent
Nice quite spot with great views. Plenty of Firewood around to
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MANUEL
July 2025
Tent
Group trip
Great camping spot near the beach. We had the place to ourselves. Thanks!
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Monique
June 2025
8 m pop-up camper
I loved teardrop camping at Surfside Cudmirrah Beach. The facility was very well maintained. The showers had strong water pressure and hot water. The toilets were clean. The powered site P5 was nice and spacious. The beach is stunning and pretty much secluded this time if year. I do wish I could bring my own firepit and not pay $10 a night, that said, not a deal-breaker. Would easily return annually.
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Adam
June 2025
3 m Class A
With pets
Great quiet place. Dana is a great host. Did a bit of bush walking that is on property. Dana will give you a map which helps. Highly recommend if you want a place to chill out.
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