The best campgrounds near Mystery Bay, New South Wales with horseback riding

Looking to go camping near Mystery Bay, New South Wales, Australia? With over 1172 options available, Hipcamp has got you covered. Whether you prefer off-roading (OHV), horseback riding, or just enjoying the autumn fun, there's a campsite for you. Check out the top campsites with rave reviews like Millingandi Station (334 reviews), Tomakin River Camping (314 reviews), and Merimbula Camping (301 reviews). Plus, popular facilities like pets, cooking equipment, and potable water are available. With an average price per night of $33 and options as low as $5, you're sure to find the perfect camping spot.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to go camping near Mystery Bay, New South Wales, Australia? With over 1172 options available, Hipcamp has got you covered. Whether you prefer off-roading (OHV), horseback riding, or just enjoying the autumn fun, there's a campsite for you. Check out the top campsites with rave reviews like Millingandi Station (334 reviews), Tomakin River Camping (314 reviews), and Merimbula Camping (301 reviews). Plus, popular facilities like pets, cooking equipment, and potable water are available. With an average price per night of $33 and options as low as $5, you're sure to find the perfect camping spot.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Clyde River Camp Grounds

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79km from Mystery Bay · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · Currowan, NSW

Council Approval received, limited sites available now, fully open first week December. Originally a historical farming property, Premium Dried Firewood for sale $15 per load, Approx 10 logs for a night (Cash Only) Limited to 20 Patrons, Clyde River Camp Grounds offer the ultimate for caravans and camping on manicured pastures directly on the Clyde River. We also offer Powered Caravan and RV sites, unpowered in Off peak times (May - August) For powered sites please book through: Clyde River Caravan and RV Resort. Please note campsites are non powered It is a 10 min drive from Nelligen town centre and a 20 min drive from Batemans Bay. If you need supplies you can also travel by boat into Batemans Bay and tie up to many of its wharfs for that different experience. The camping area is surrounded by walking tracks and over the Christmas period the renowned Clyde Berry Farm is open where you can pick your own fresh berries or relax on the grounds for a ice-cream. You will find Shallow Crossing is also just a 10 min drive up the River Road for an exhilarating swim in fresh mountain water. The traditional water side camp kitchen offers a BBQ and table to eat. Has power and lighting, fresh drinking water, toilet, hot and cold shower and plenty of cover. With a fire pit just outside for toasting of marshmallows this makes for the best camping spot in the region. Please be mindful this is a camping and caravaning experience, there is for your convenience a flushing toilet (bring own toilet paper). This site has its own concrete boat ramp making a heaven for all fisho's and skiers. The ramp is totally safe to launch any watercraft. With water onsite you can even flush motors at the end of the day. The property has Telstra coverage for added security.

2. Riverview

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52km from Mystery Bay · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · Buckajo, NSW

Riverview is just a five-minute drive from the famous Bega Cheese Factory located in Bega, NSW. Our 33-acre property has 360-degree views of mountains, rolling farmland, and countryside and it overlooks the beautiful Bega River. Tathra is just 15 minutes drive away, with Merimbula around 25 minutes, Bermagui 45 minutes, and Eden 35 minutes. All of these towns have beautiful beaches, fishing, boating, whale-watching tours, and much more. Pack a picnic and walk to the river just down the hill from your camp site. The Bega river is clean fresh water and is well worth a visit on a hot day to cool off. Your hosts can show you a secluded area of the river that you can access easily. The whole area has an array of beautiful spots to explore both on the property and along the riverside. Jackie is always willing to give fresh produce from her veggie garden during your stay just to make you feel welcome. There are horses you can pat and a few sheep that are very friendly and love to be given bread. The historic Bega Cheese Factory and Heritage Center is just a couple of minutes away. The main shopping center and mall in town is just a five-minute drive. On our property, we can offer you a relaxing quiet stay in a secure area. You will love your stay at this little farm and the friendly service you will receive. We look forward to hosting you.

3. Ingenia Holidays Tomakin

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54km from Mystery Bay · 89 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Tomakin, NSW

Set on the banks of the Tomaga River, between Batemans Bay and Moruya on the New South Wales South Coast, Ingenia Holidays Tomakin is where city stress is replaced with coastal relaxation. Choose between new riverfront cabins or DIY your accommodation by way of camping or caravanning and prepare to drop straight into holiday mode. Most people are drawn to at this New South Wales holiday spot by our resort style pool, perfect for families. Outside the perimeter of the park, you’ll find cafes, boutiques and beaches for exploring. And of course, there’s always the Tomakin Sports and ; Social Club next door where you can enjoy a meal if you don’t feel like self-catering (or washing up) during your stay.

4. Kybeyan Retreat

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69km from Mystery Bay · 8 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Kybeyan, NSW

Pitch your tent or park your campertrailer in the native bushland with the pristine Numeralla River as your boundary fence. This 3000 acre property is located close to Nimmitabel and not too far from Cooma. Try your hand at trout fishing and enjoy endless tracks for bushwalking and observing the native wildlife. Wander along the river banks just enjoying the serenity of the location and witness platypus feeding, water dragons sunning themselves and the brown trout fly feeding and one of Australia's beautiful but lesser known native rodents, Rakali (intelligent semi aquatic water rat who's scientific name translates to golden -bellied water mouse). One of Australia's two aquatic mammals, the platypus being the other. This campsite suits self-contained campers who bring their own camping toilet/shower. IF NO CHEMICAL TOILET, DIG A HOLE AT LEAST 30CM DEEP . There is access to a drinking water supply (mountain river water), or you can bring your own water. After heavy rain you may need to boil/filter for drinking. You will need a 4WD to access the campsites closest to the river as there is a shallow gully crossing. Camper trailer or off road pop up campers will be able to negoiate the tracks. Good clearance necessary to pass over one gully crossing. Dogs are welcome, however, we do run sheep in an adjoining paddock so they need to stay close to your camp. Kids aged 16 and under camp for free. There is a dedicated campfire pit so you can stay warm on chilly evenings (please check to see if there is a seasonal fire ban in place). Fire wood can be provided - chainsaws are permitted but be mindful of structures that are animal habitats. Your family may enjoy taking a bushwalk that takes you around the 300 acre native bush paddock. Climb up and get a birds eye view down into a gully of magnificent granite boulders above where the river disappears deep below. Identify the unique sounds of the native birds and follow the tracks wildlife create. We are centrally located - just 1.5 hours from the snowfields and from the best beaches of the NSW coastline. There is a small general store, 2 takeaway cafes and a pub at Nimmitabel, or you can get all supplies in Cooma 25 mins away. Please note that we have very limited reception service for mobiles, so let's communicate via messages before you arrive in our area. I can provide a camping setup if you need extra bedding or you don't have any camping equipment or tent.

5. Big Island Bend on the Clyde River

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70km from Mystery Bay · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · Batemans Bay, NSW

Big Island Bend offers 40 acres of pristine bushland on the Western bank of the Clyde River just North of Big Island in the middle of the Batemans Bay Marine Park. The north-facing campsite is in a beautiful location with access to riverfront beaches, water sports, fishing, mountain bike trails and hiking. Note - bookings are by arrangement only. BEFORE YOU BOOK - PLEASE MAKE SURE THIS PROPERTY IS RIGHT FOR YOU 1. CAPACITY - We are able to host only a single campsite comprising a single tent or caravan for no more than two nights duration only. This will ensure compliance with NSW State Govt regulations that are policed heavily by Eurobodalla Shire Council. Please do not plan to erect a second tent – this may result in a fine that we will pass on to you. We apologise if this prohibits your larger family and small group from enjoying our property. 2. SITE AMENITIES - The camp is best suited to adventurous campers with swags, tents, rooftops, light camping trailers and small popup caravans. There is a flushing toilet, a hot shower, running (dam) water, and firepits but no electricity or refrigeration. We have fire pits available for guests use, please ensure there are no restrictions in place before lighting a campfire in the designated firepit. Firewood is available at additional cost. 3. ROAD ACCESS - The last couple of km of dirt track are undulating and dusty, but perfectly fine for all vehicles in dry conditions. Access and exit will become challenging for larger motorhomes and caravans, heavy camping trailers and 2WD vehicles (especially front-wheel-drive), after periods of heavy or prolonged rain. We will refund your booking fee if you choose to cancel, or we close the property, due to the weather (it will need to be bad for us to close the property, so you won’t want to be there anyway). Please message us in advance for advice if you are concerned about the weather or vehicle access. 4. PETS - Well behaved pets are welcome but must be controlled and cleaned up after.

Stories from the community

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Phillip

1 week ago

5 m car

With pets

4 nights at Kybeyan Retreat

A great place to get away from it all! Plenty of wildlife to keep you amused Loved the bush walk with Liz

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Laura

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Clyde River Camp Grounds

My friends and I (and our two dogs) had the best weekend camping at Clyde River at Ross and Lisa's property. The camping sites are very well kept, the areas nice and tidy, the space between campers is great too. Sites are flat so easy and suitable for setting up swags and tents. The toilet and shower facilities are very well clean and everything was provided. The location is perfect, we were able to get the boats in and out easily with the boat ramp on site. Highly recommend and we cant wait to come back!

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Peta

3 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

2 nights at Clyde River Camp Grounds

Loved this beautiful spot right on the river. Will definitely be back.

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Kevin

3 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

1 night at Clyde River Camp Grounds

The camp site was spacious, well grassed and very quiet Ross & Lisa were great hosts. Hope to return soon.

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sarah

3 weeks ago

5 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Clyde River Camp Grounds

Loved the water front spot, owners were lovely. Definitely would go again.

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Mark

3 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

1 night at Clyde River Camp Grounds

Excellent flat green pitches for tents. Lots of space for the pup to stretch his legs. Firewood available and delivered to your pitch by Ross for $15 - so no need to bring it. Very quiet. Would stop again and for longer.

paul and marcia

3 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Clyde River Camp Grounds

Really nice property, great place to camp . Definitely recommend

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Apoorva

3 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Clyde River Camp Grounds

Our camping trip was absolutely amazing! The location was peaceful, scenic, and perfect for a relaxing getaway. The campsite was clean, well-maintained, and had everything we needed — from spacious pitches to convenient facilities. We enjoyed every moment — sitting around the campfire, exploring the trails, and stargazing at night.

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Jairo

3 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Clyde River Camp Grounds

Exceptional Host: Ross is fantastic! and went out of his way to make me feel welcome, even delivering firewood. · Perfect for Families: The huge, well-kept grassy area is a dream for kids to run and play safely. · Spacious & Private: The sites are well-spaced, so you have plenty of privacy and peace. No noisy, crowded caravan park feel here.

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Robert

November 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Clyde River Camp Grounds

Great host and georgous spot. Quiet campsite located on the river. Nice drive into town.

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Brandon

November 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Clyde River Camp Grounds

Ross and Lisa have such a beautiful spot they share with everyone. Ross was really accommodating on our first camping trip with our dogs and made us feel welcome and at ease with it all. The facilities and location are great! Will be back.

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Lyn

November 2025

8 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Clyde River Camp Grounds

Beautiful riverside camping area, powered sites for Rv and caravans . Property is well maintained and the hosts Ross and Lisa were very friendly and helpful

Jess

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Clyde River Camp Grounds

Top campsite! Grass super well cut, property well maintained, has a boat ramp as well which goes onto the Clyde river which is so pretty. Can head into the cafe and pub via the river too. Each site has its own campsite, very spacious. Wood fired pizza oven, hot shower and toilets also on the property. Would definitely return.

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Kimberley

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Clyde River Camp Grounds

Absolutely amazing spot right on the river with great facilities and very friendly owners. Will definitely be coming back in the future. 10/10 experience!!

Bekk

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Big Island Bend on the Clyde River

Beautiful secluded spot by the river. Friendly host.

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David

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Clyde River Camp Grounds

Great place to stay , I would highly recommend it

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Susan

October 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Clyde River Camp Grounds

We had a very relaxing three days at Clyde River Camping. The site was right by the river with beautiful views over the water as well as plenty of bird life to watch. Ross and Lisa were helpful and welcoming. The facilities including toilet, shower and barbecue were clean and accessible. The directions were clear and it was easy to find the place.

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Kim

October 2025

6 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Ingenia Holidays Tomakin

Good spot if travelling with pets, close to a beautiful huge dog beach and only 15 min drive from Batemans bay

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Chris

October 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Clyde River Camp Grounds

Really love couple that own it very helpful the ground are amazing and clean one of the best camp site I’ve been to nice and quite great place to relax and amnesties are just what we needed thank u Ross for being available when need we will be back for sure!

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Richard

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Clyde River Camp Grounds

We loved camping at Ross and Lisa’s property. The camp sites were well maintained and there was plenty of space available that we barely noticed other campers. Easy to fish along the bank and there were fire pits available for a little fire. Will definitely be going back!