The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Merriwa, New South Wales

Bringing your pet along to camp in Merriwa? You’ll have over 230 options that welcome four-legged mates, with sites ranging from just $5 a night and averaging around $36. There’s plenty of space for both you and your animal companion—think grassy paddocks, shaded riverbanks, and open bushland. Facilities like toilets and showers are common, making it easy to settle in after a day’s swimming, wildlife-watching, or fishing. Locals swear by Maiden Jewel Camping Wingen (408 reviews), Old Bara aka "Baradise" (154 reviews), and Hillside Camp on Bow River (116 reviews) for their space, pet-friendliness, and easy access to water. Just remember to keep your dog on a lead where required and always pick up after them—no one likes surprise rubbish on the track.

87% (1.3K) • 49 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Merriwa

Odd Frog Lodges - Country Escape

1. Odd Frog Lodges - Country Escape

74km from Merriwa · 3 sites · Lodging

Our lodges offer the perfect rustic retreat to escape the busy hustle and enjoy a relaxing weekend or mid-week getaway to the country. They are ideal for a romantic escape and are perfect for small or large groups. You can book one lodge or the entire farm. From Sydney: Located in the village of Lue, 3 ½ hours northwest of Sydney. Travel north and follow the signs to the Blue Mountains, then Lithgow. The turn-off for Mudgee is just past Lithgow. Continue for another hour, and after passing through Ilford, make a right-hand turn. Follow the signs to Rylstone, and approximately 5 minutes out of Rylstone, turn left onto Lue Road. Turn right at The Lue Hotel, and we are just past the hotel on your right—Peel Street. From Newcastle: Take the scenic Bylong Valley Way for a 4-hour drive via Denman and Sandy Hollow. At Sandy Hollow, turn towards Rylstone. As you approach Rylstone, turn right at the sign for Mudgee via Lue on Lue Road. Turn right at The Lue Hotel, and just past the hotel, make a right at Peel Street.

Toilets

Showers

Campfires

from

AU$590

/ night

Bringing your pet along to camp in Merriwa? You’ll have over 230 options that welcome four-legged mates, with sites ranging from just $5 a night and averaging around $36. There’s plenty of space for both you and your animal companion—think grassy paddocks, shaded riverbanks, and open bushland. Facilities like toilets and showers are common, making it easy to settle in after a day’s swimming, wildlife-watching, or fishing. Locals swear by Maiden Jewel Camping Wingen (408 reviews), Old Bara aka "Baradise" (154 reviews), and Hillside Camp on Bow River (116 reviews) for their space, pet-friendliness, and easy access to water. Just remember to keep your dog on a lead where required and always pick up after them—no one likes surprise rubbish on the track.

87% (1.3K) • 49 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Merriwa

Odd Frog Lodges - Country Escape

1. Odd Frog Lodges - Country Escape

74km from Merriwa · 3 sites · Lodging

Our lodges offer the perfect rustic retreat to escape the busy hustle and enjoy a relaxing weekend or mid-week getaway to the country. They are ideal for a romantic escape and are perfect for small or large groups. You can book one lodge or the entire farm. From Sydney: Located in the village of Lue, 3 ½ hours northwest of Sydney. Travel north and follow the signs to the Blue Mountains, then Lithgow. The turn-off for Mudgee is just past Lithgow. Continue for another hour, and after passing through Ilford, make a right-hand turn. Follow the signs to Rylstone, and approximately 5 minutes out of Rylstone, turn left onto Lue Road. Turn right at The Lue Hotel, and we are just past the hotel on your right—Peel Street. From Newcastle: Take the scenic Bylong Valley Way for a 4-hour drive via Denman and Sandy Hollow. At Sandy Hollow, turn towards Rylstone. As you approach Rylstone, turn right at the sign for Mudgee via Lue on Lue Road. Turn right at The Lue Hotel, and just past the hotel, make a right at Peel Street.

Toilets

Showers

Campfires

from

AU$590

/ night