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

Nimbin’s pet-friendly camping scene is hard to beat, with over 1800 options where your four-legged mate is just as welcome as you are. Expect everything from lush rainforest clearings to creekside sites, with average nights around $40 and a few gems dropping as low as $5. You’ll find campsites with flushing toilets, spots where campfires are allowed, and plenty that make space for pets to roam. Fishing, swimming, and wildlife-watching are the go-to activities here—think platypus in the creeks and king parrots overhead. For a local favourite, check out Misty Mountain - Kunghur (1071 reviews), The Sleepy Hollow Manor Estate (1053 reviews), or Stonesthrow (1036 reviews) for tried-and-tested stays. Pack the leads and the treats—Nimbin’s ready for you and your pets.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Nimbin

Nimbin’s pet-friendly camping scene is hard to beat, with over 1800 options where your four-legged mate is just as welcome as you are. Expect everything from lush rainforest clearings to creekside sites, with average nights around $40 and a few gems dropping as low as $5. You’ll find campsites with flushing toilets, spots where campfires are allowed, and plenty that make space for pets to roam. Fishing, swimming, and wildlife-watching are the go-to activities here—think platypus in the creeks and king parrots overhead. For a local favourite, check out Misty Mountain - Kunghur (1071 reviews), The Sleepy Hollow Manor Estate (1053 reviews), or Stonesthrow (1036 reviews) for tried-and-tested stays. Pack the leads and the treats—Nimbin’s ready for you and your pets.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Nimbin

1. Emu Creek Retreat

97%

(320)

76km from Nimbin · 172 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Welcome to Emu creek Retreat One of the best destinations for hiking, camping, bushwalking, swimming, Kayaking, fishing, mountain bike riding (bicycles only), bird watching, 4wdriving and even fossicking, since the old gold mining town "Lunatics" was not far away from us. Dogs, men's best friend, are definitely welcome. If travelling in a 2wd please contact us before booking, some of the campgrounds have to be reached by crossing the creeks, Girard camp is one of them where the office and the showers are, at times this crossing is under water and is only accessible by 4wd. Other campgrounds are available near the entry gate that don't require a creek crossing for access and toilets are available on some of them. One side of the property is bound by Emu Creek and the other by Girard Creek, both creeks have enough water with some permanent deep water holes for all year activities. Sightseeing inside the property we have Girard Falls, a 50m deep waterfall, nature at it's best. The only entry into the property is by Emu Creek Rd a gravel road. Emu Creek Retreat is located in the far north-east of New South Wales. We are approximately 200 km from Brisbane, Toowoomba and Gold Coast, 150km from Byron Bay. Tabulam is the nearest town 12km away. Fuel and groceries are available at Tabulam along with a post office, pub and police station. Casino is 68km away and Tenterfield 78km. Once a working cattle property, in the 90's was converted into a camping and 4WD park. Since 2017 has been a family own and operated property, pet friendly, we are using the existing large camping grounds to convert it into a camping paradise. Two properties combined with close to 2800 acres, fronting Paddy’s Flat Rd for 2km and extends 7km to the back fence bordering a 22000 acre cattle property. The front section is undulating with plantation forest (spotted gum) and bushland, towards the back it has mountains, steep terrain and millions of trees with spectacular views and great hiking tracks.

2. Pine Creek Camping

98%

(133)

21km from Nimbin · 16 sites · Tents, RVs

Welcome to Brent and Nikkis Farm We are a young couple with lots of plans towards the future. We are working on setting up an incredible camping and farming experience for everyone who visits. You will see alot of cleaning up in process to create more options for your stay. We are on a 180 acre cattle farm situated along a running creek with swimming holes. Surrounded by pristine pine trees and natives. We are roughly 15 minutes from all 3 surrounding towns Kyogle, Casino and Lismore. We are also only an hour away from the beach for any day trips planned. Great spot to stop for the night on your trip or stay for a weekend and take in the peace and quiet. We are easy to pull into and can cater for all size vans. Roads are all freshly gravelled and well maintained to cater for 2wd access also. Toilet and Water provided but respect us by taking your own rubbish with you. Beautiful little stream with rapids and rock holes to keep yourself cool in summer. More than welcome to bring hiking shoes, mountain bikes to go explore. As long as you respect the farm rules and if the gate is shut you shut it behind you. No 4wding is permitted on the farm. Animal feeding is an activity we provide with food available to buy for the animals. Firewood is also available to purchase on arrival Dogs allowed on leash, please respect all the other campers on site and generators are welcome to be used but need to be turned off at a respectable time. Contact us for any other concerns

3. Riverdell Farm

94%

(131)

46km from Nimbin · 7 sites · Tents, RVs

Escape to Riverdell Farm, a 43-acre working cane farm located just 5 minutes off the M1/Pacific Hwy in East Wardell, perfect for campers, surfers, families, backpackers, or anyone looking for a peaceful break on their journey between Sydney and the Gold Coast. Just 2 minutes from the stunning Dog Friendly Patches Beach, enjoy the freedom of beach visits without the crowds, or spend your days fishing, boating, and biking along the tranquil riverfront. The peaceful firelit campsites are the perfect spot to unwind, offering a rustic yet comfortable retreat with nature right at your doorstep. Only 15 minutes from Ballina CBD and 30 minutes to Byron Bay Shire, you'll be able to explore the best of the region, from vibrant local culture to beautiful beaches, while escaping the hustle and bustle of larger campsites. Pet-friendly for your furry companions, Riverdell Farm lets you enjoy nature together. (Just a reminder, there are no fences to contain pets, so supervision is required.) Whether you're on a road trip, planning a short break, or looking for a serene place to camp, Riverdell Farm offers the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation!

4. BIG4 Casino Holiday Park

35km from Nimbin · 85 sites · RVs, Lodging

**Please note that our office is closed on Christmas Day (25 December), and we do not accept arrivals or departures on this date. Any bookings made with a check-in or check-out on 25 December will be cancelled. Thank you for your understanding.** BIG4 Casino Holiday Park is a unique holiday park set on the grounds of an old airport, just moments from the centre of town. We offer a range of accommodation and facilities to suit all types of travelers. We offer a range of accommodation options, including cabins and cottages, and powered and unpowered sites perfect for travelers camping in Northern NSW. So, no matter your travelling style, we have something to suit! Features: Amenities Block Camp Kitchen Laundry Facilities Sewage Dump Point Security Boom Gate Accessible Amenities Pet Friendly for sites only (conditions apply)

5. Dungarubba Fields

91%

(185)

47km from Nimbin · 5 sites · Tents, RVs

Thankyou for considering Dungarubba Fields. We offer you a well located and secure camp-site to explore the North Coast or for that overnight stay while you are travelling to your destination and need a safe place to camp. Our four campsites are spacious and are freshly mown flat grassed sites. Each campsite has 1 or 2 stone circles for campfires, with free kindling and free firewood supplied to all campsites. Whether you are a single traveller, a couple, family or group booking we have the campsite for you. We are family friendly and dog friendly. Dungarubba Fields is a private, rural setting on six acres on Bundjalung country. Four of our camp sites are situated across a small bridge in the back paddock, and one camp site is situated just before the bridge for those self driving campervans with a wider wheel-base. The paddock was once cleared and in recent years we have planted and cared for over 100 new Koala and rainforest trees. After the Northern Rivers floods of 2022 we are now continuing the bush regeneration beside the Dungarubba wetland which borders our property. Our camp-sites offer shade, space, wildlife and birdlife. Campfires are allowed 12 months a year depending on fire ratings and local conditions except on days of Total Fire Ban and the preceding evening going into a Total Fire Ban. We supply the free firewood to each campsite as we understand how important the campfire is to the camping experience. Outside the fire season we can supply a readymade Bonfire at an additional cost to your booking. Hipcampers can access fresh drinking water (rainwater) from our rainwater tanks, with an accessible tap near our home. Hipcampers have access to a downstairs flushing toilet at the house. We offer a Portaloo for larger group bookings situated beside your camp site as an optional extra for an additional cost. The Portaloo needs to be booked when you make your booking. The house on the property was originally built in 1903 as the Catholic Church of the nearby locality Riley's Hill. In the 1940’s it was moved to the current site after low attendance by parishioners who didn’t want to have to row across the Richmond River and get their feet wet to attend Mass. The church sold the building in the 1980’s and it was raised off the ground with two new wings attached on either side to become a private residence. The sugar cane and soybeans, however more surrounding land is being planted to Macadamia nuts which will change the look of the landscape in future. During May to November of an evening, you can look out for the occasional cane fire which is a historic part of the harvesting of sugar. The Richmond River and boat ramp is a short 2 minutes drive for both fishing and water skiing. The Broadwater National Park with sand-dunes and a fishing beach is only a 10 minute drive away. The Pacific Highway is 7 minutes drive away. The beautiful coastal village of Evans Head with shops, a medical clinic and a patrolled beach is just a 15 minutes drive. The nearest townships are Broadwater (2 fuel stations and a pub under new management), Coraki (junction of 2 rivers), Woodburn (pub with a bistro and a laundrette) and Evans Head (a township with most services). We are a 45 minutes drive to Byron Bay and 25 minutes to the coastal city of Ballina up the Pacific Highway or 25 minutes drive inland to the city of Lismore. We welcome friendly dogs and there is plenty of space for them to run around and chase balls or other dogs. Our dog Stella is a 4 year old Blue Heeler, who greets people from the balcony barking as you drive in. Don’t let the barking fool you as she loves visitors and their dogs. We expect owners to be responsible for their dogs and in particularly when there are Koalas close by. We ask dogs not to roam at night as Koalas are nocturnal (and so are other critters) and night-time is when they choose their food tree for the next day and roam around. We are in Core Koala Habitat and love our koalas, we hope you do too. We look forward to hosting you and in creating a sensational camping experience for you. Lise and Pete Dungarubba Fields.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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David

2 weeks ago

6 m travel trailer

1 night at Riverdell Farm

It was just what we needed. an overnight stop on a long road trip, no fuss, peaceful, flat space with views of the river over the road. Paul guided us in and left us to it. There is no shade, but it wast a problem for us. Perfect for our needs. The rooster had a bit to say in the morning, but not a big deal.

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Zac

3 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pine Creek Camping

Brent and Nikki are some really nice people and the campsite is nice and peaceful and relaxing

Michelle

December 2025

6 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Emu Creek Retreat

Beautiful camping spot. Peaceful and relaxing. Would camp there again.

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Isabel

November 2025

7 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Dungarubba Fields

Really lovely secluded place to camp, we stayed for a night on our way up the east coast. They provided firewood which was a really nice touch, was an amazing spot for us to watch the stars in the evening as there’s no light pollution from the cities :)

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Sarah

November 2025

9 m Class B

1 night at Pine Creek Camping

What a beautiful spot! So tranquil and peaceful! Listening to the birds and the occasional rooster was a treat. It was nice seeing the cows and a couple of calfs as we drove in. The sites are nice and spacious and Brent was really helpful.

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Michelle

November 2025

5 m Class B

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Dungarubba Fields

Good spot Friendly hosts Would stay again Recommend

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Darren

November 2025

Tent

1 night at Dungarubba Fields

I was there midweek so it was very quiet and peaceful. There was a koala in the tree next to my campsite and 3 goats which were also great fun to watch.

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ELLA

November 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Dungarubba Fields

Amazing place with beautiful scenery, sunsets and wildlife! The hosts were so kind and respectful, we had a lovely time! Hope return eventually !

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Mark

October 2025

6 m travel trailer

With pets

5 nights at Pine Creek Camping

Booked 1 night, stayed 6. Lovely quiet camp, plenty of space, lots of solar for batteries. Brent and Nikki were welcoming, helpful and down to earth. Great location close to Kyogle, Lismore, Casino and Nimbin. Beautiful countryside and property. Generous firewood and delicious fresh eggs.

René

October 2025

6 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Pine Creek Camping

Amazing farm/camp spot to come and relax and windy down from the busy city hustle and bustle. Central to so many quirky little towns to explore if you want to or just chillax at the camp and enjoy the brids and nature. 10/¹⁰ for everything Brent and Nikki ♥️

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Jerre

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Pine Creek Camping

We loved our stay at Pine Creek. It's a beautiful property and a great spot for the kids to run around and play (especially the creek). Brent was very friendly and great host. We will be back !

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Jacqui

October 2025

6 m pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to Emu Creek Retreat

Beautiful property, really friendly hosts, amazing 4WD tracks to test your skills, entertaining watching them attempt almost vertical tracks!! Loads of space to spread out and find quiet spots too, and awesome creek and swimming holes to explore. Amenities were useful and spotless, well done Frank and thanks for sharing your slice of paradise.

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Stephanie

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Dungarubba Fields

Great area and great hosts! Will definitely visit again

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Cameron

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Pine Creek Camping

What a great spot to camp down by the creek. Plenty to do with walks, cows and chickens. Brent and his family were a great host.

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Jeff

October 2025

8 m Class B

2 nights at Dungarubba Fields

Nice quiet spot, firewood provided free. Peter, the host friendy and accomodating.

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Ian

September 2025

12 m travel trailer

3 nights at Riverdell Farm

This was a great location for us near the river and close to a dog friendly beach. The site itself was nice and flat and no one else around.

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Ayden

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Dungarubba Fields

Lovely spot, very family and pet friendly. Hosts were very nice. However, the cane trucks on the main road can be quite noisy if you're a light sleeper.

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Kelly

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pine Creek Camping

Stayed for one night and loved it! Beautiful and quiet. Brent and Nikki were great hosts! Very accommodating! Will be back!

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Trevor

August 2025

5 m car

With pets

Weekend Trip to Emu Creek Retreat

Emu Creek is great. The hospitality was excellent, the guys were very accommodating and helpful throughout the stay. I will definitely be back

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Dallas

August 2025

18 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Pine Creek Camping

Everyone was friendly and the facilities were top notch for a farm stay. Very tranquil with plenty of places to explore. The hosts were amazing. Would definitely recommend!!