Camping in North Coast: The 20 Best Campgrounds

Looking for wheelchair accessible camping options in Australia's North Coast? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 3,695 options available in the area, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your outdoor adventure. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an action-packed getaway, our top campsites have got you covered. Check out Coffs Harbour Camping & 4WD (721 reviews), The Hatch Farm - Port Macquarie (361 reviews), and Spirit of the Forest (326 reviews) for highly-rated options. Enjoy popular facilities like campfires, pet-friendly sites, and potable water. Get your adrenaline pumping with off-roading (OHV), explore historic sites, or simply relax and watch wildlife. With an average price per night of $38 and options as low as $9, camping has never been more accessible or affordable. Book your wheelchair accessible camping adventure in Australia's North Coast with Hipcamp today!

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6 sites · Tents, RVs · Swan Bay, NSW

Peaceful Paddocks is located 5minutes to the Pacific Highway from your campsite. Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest are 20 minutes drive North and it is 10 minutes to the village of Karuah. The village of Karuah provides all you require shops, restaurants and the Karuah River. The RSL has a wonderful restaurant. Nelson Bay is a 40 minutes away. Come and enjoy the peace and tranquility! Priority allocation of sites is given to the first campers to arrive on the day of the booking. For your peace of mind, the owner is usually on site. Self contained campers with camping toilet/shower, and drinking water are the expectation. Access to a pool, shower and toilet may be approved upon request. Please contact us for further information. PLEASE NOTE Friendly horses are on the property however you need to stay away unless you have asked the owner to pet or feed them. 🐴💛🐴💛🐴💛🐴💛 HORSES ARE ONLY TO BE FED WHEN OWNER IS PRESENT. Pets welcome, Dogs MUST be on leash. . DO NOT PARTY AFTER 11pm. PLEASE be respectful of your fellow campers. Thanks Peaceful Paddocks & Co

15. Minimbah Fishing Lodge

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20 sites · Tents, RVs · Minimbah, NSW

Unique riverside camping and caravan sites, just 12 minutes off the Pacific Highway at Nabiac (Mid North Coast NSW). Our private boat ramp and jetty provide access to the Coolongolook, Wang Wauk, and Wallingat Rivers, which lead into Wallis Lake and Forster — making our site perfect for boating and fishing enthusiasts. River and ocean charters for fishing or leisure can be booked in advance. Exclusive campground bookings are also available for large groups and events. Also available are 8 peaceful, lodge-style rooms that sleep 4 (double bed and two single bunks) with ensuites. A communal kitchen, common room, BBQ, and fire pit make our lodge accommodation ideal for group bookings such as reunions, clubs, retreats, and weddings. Lodge rooms can only be booked by contacting Minimbah Fishing Lodge directly — contact details are on our website. School holiday special: 7 nights for the price of 5 when booking lodge rooms. Centrally located for exploring the Great Lakes, Barrington, and Manning tourist regions.

16. Fernbank Creek - Port Macquarie

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17 sites · Tents, RVs · Fernbank Creek, NSW

***FERNBANK CREEK - PORT MACQUARIE*** Six and a half acres of soft grass and level paddock with two spring fed dams surrounded by tree lines for morning and/or afternoon shade. Suitable for self-sufficient vans, tents, camper trailers, motorhomes. You will need your own amenities. Good mobile phone service. Suggest families with young toddlers camp away from the dams. You can utilise your own fire pit, strictly no glass to be burned. You can find sticks and branches along the tree lines. All rubbish is to be removed. Direct road access to the property. Just 7-10 minutes drive to the centre of Port Macquarie and an easy 2 minute drive from the Pacific Highway on a quiet and scenic road. Pets welcome, but please be mindful of other guests and our resident pets. Fernbank Creek Road runs along a natural ‘chain-of-ponds’ waterway, wildlife include turtles, ducks, quail, red bills, tawny frogmouth, ring tail possums, sugar gliders and kangaroos to name a few. Hiking distance to local winery and horse riding centre. We do our best to allow you to access our own piece of paradise.

17. "JALUM" Undulating Farmland!

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6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Mooball, NSW

"Jalum" is a fifty acre property situated between the Gold Coast and Byron Bay and ten minutes from the coast. There are many activities available inc. fishing, bush walking etc. . Jalum has been a working fish farm (Silver Perch) and the many dams offer good fishing. Just a kilometre from the old Mooball trainline! Walk the line and stay at our lovely campsite for the night. We acknowledge and give respect for the traditional owners past, present and future, of the Bunjalum nation.

18. Jali Farmstay

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27 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Johns River, NSW

14 acres right on Stewart's River is this cosy and private one bedroom donga with a queen bed, kitchen and bathroom (sleeps two), you can add a tent if you have a few kids that want to join in and camp.Watch the river, cast a line, swim in the pool and relax! Animals are not allowed at The Castle

19. Eagles Nest Hideaway, Pecan Fields

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33 sites · Tents, RVs · Dunoon, NSW

This expansive 600 acre farm is a place of joy, sharing and rare beauty! Over one kilometre of "Rocky Creek" runs through the Pecan Fields camp area, providing gorgeous waterholes for swimming, walks and great water front sites to set up camp for the weekend! You can even see Platypus in the early mornings, playing in the creek. All of the camp areas are easily access-able and flat, usually 2wd car is all you need. We also provide you with creature comforts such as a cold/ hot shower and fresh pit toilets :) When booking, only book 1 site per group, as the sites are large. You will feel like you are immersed in the beauty of nature here and yet you are only 6 minutes easy drive from the village of Dunoon, NSW 2480 and 45 minutes beautiful country drive from glorious Byron Bay beaches and it's very exciting night life! On every second sunday of the month, the Channon Markets are on, which is just 10 minutes drive from camp. Sorry, we can't cater for dogs due to camp being a native animal sanctuary. Dunoon village is cute yet, very practical. There is a general store, bottle shop and they sell ice, Mechanic, Post Office and the best bit, you can even go out for dinner or lunch depending on the day, at the Dunoon Sports Club/ Pub or Channon Tavern, then head back to your secluded country camp and cool off in the beautiful creek or warm up and enjoy some quality time around the camp fire!

20. Common Grounds

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10 sites · Tents, RVs · Pillar Valley, NSW

Welcome to Common Grounds, where nature feels like home. (previously 'Oceans Reach') Our conservation property is a registered Land for Wildlife sanctuary, and we’ve created a space where native animals and humans alike can feel safe, welcome, and at home. Whether you’re stopping overnight just off the highway or planning a longer escape, Common Grounds is an easy and grounded place to rest, reconnect, and explore. We’re centrally located to some of the best the Clarence Valley has to offer with uncrowded surf beaches, national parks, rivers, and historic towns, all within a short drive. Or a perfect spot over spot between Coffs Harbour and Byron Bay, just off the motorway. Nearby to explore: 🦘 Glenugie State Forest: Right next door! Great for hiking, mountain biking, 4WD trails, wildlife spotting, and peaceful bush walks. 🌊 Brooms Head: A stunning coastal village with tidal pools, a quiet beach, and scenic headland walks 🏖️ Yuraygir National Park: Sprawling coastal park with epic hikes, secluded beaches, and vibrant wildlife 🌿 Wooli & Minnie Water: Pristine beaches, estuary kayaking, snorkelling, and quiet village charm 🏞️ Clarence River towns: Explore Ulmarra, Maclean, or Grafton for riverfront cafes, historic pubs, and local arts. 🐦 Birdwatcher’s paradise: The whole area is alive with native birds and seasonal visitors (black cockatoos, friendly king parrots, kookaburras, and more). Bring binoculars! Wander our own native bushland, rich with flora and fauna, or just sit back and watch the wildlife come to you. We live on-site and are slowly restoring this special land, including the old Grafton Racecourse Beer Pavilion. The composting toilets and clever camp showers were thoughtfully built using recycled materials and offered for campers to use. At night, light a fire, enjoy a cold drink, and take in the stars. We’re easy-going and happy to give you your space. Camp fires must be contained Sept-April. Large fire pits provided and firewood for sale on site. The sites are listed for vehicles under 9m, but if your setup is larger, feel free to contact me and we can usually work something out ☺️ We’d love to welcome you to Common Grounds - a place to land, to breathe, and to feel a little more connected.

Camper favorites in and near North Coast

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Rowlands Creek Camp Area

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8 sites · Tents, RVs · Rowlands Creek, NSW

Come and set up camp along 6 acres of creek flat, Nestled at the foothills of Wollumbin Mount Warning and surrounded by the famed national parks of the Tweed region. Our camp area is situated on Rowlands creek, offering 6 acres of creek flat with 3 waterholes. There are plenty of activities to try around town, from bushwalking, exploring the Rail Trail in Murwillumbah and downhill mountain biking at the Uki Mountain Bike Park (Less then 8Km from our property). The property is just 5km from the beautiful village of Uki. Uki is a place where community spirit hums. Village markets every Saturday selling local foods and crafts. The Old buttery offers ‘the Uki Buttery Bazaar Market’ on the 3rd Sunday of every month. Don’t forget to pop into the Uki Trading Post (Bastion Lane) for the Best coffee in Australia. The Mt Warning Hotel situated in Uki Village also offers all meals as takeaways and a complementary curtesy bus running from Friday 5PM through to Sunday. Stock up on supplies at the village General Store. Pet welcome on leash and under control. Campfires are permitted within local regulations. We do have a bathtub’s on four sites. Campers should leave no trace. We are a short drive from the beautiful Hell’s hole, Unicorn falls and Mavis Kitchens. Take a day trip to Byron Bay (50min) Brunswick Heads (40min) Mullumbimby (35min) Tyalgum (30min). 45mins from Gold Coast airport.

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Hayley

1 day ago

Tent

1 night at Oasis of Hope

Absolutely gorgeous property, can’t fault the beauty of this place and how well maintained it is! It was extremely busy though, wouldn't recommend for people looking for privacy or travelling with reactive dogs (we visited in Christmas holidays so probably less busy out of peak seasons). It only bothered us because due to having 2 cars we paid specifically for 2 separate sites. As our setup doesn’t take up much space we thought this would be perfect for us as the extra space would give us a bit of space away from other campers but due to it being so busy we had other campers park and camp on the space around us late at night almost parking us in and we had barely enough room to get out the next day. This just left us feeling as though we paid extra for something we didn’t get. We do prefer hipcamping over holiday parks due to normally having more space. It is very dog friendly though and most other campers were respectful and nice! The waterfall walk isn’t suitable for people with small kids or dogs. Only one person from our group made it there due to it being a tricky walk but they said it was incredible. Despite this, there is a beautiful creek with some swimming holes along the way to still enjoy if you can’t make it to the waterfalls and is still worth it. There is an awesome volleyball area and full amenities with hot water which was clean and well maintained and even a laundry! Would be perfect for those used to holiday parks just looking for a different experience!

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Julie

1 day ago

6 m pop-up camper

With kids

2 nights at Oasis of Hope

We really enjoyed camping at this site, beautiful spot, however some campers did spread out which made it difficult to find a spot to camp on even ground.

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Beth

1 day ago

Tent

1 night at Oasis of Hope

Everything was amazing! We stayed one night and have rebooked for the way back from qld. Such an idyllic wonderland!

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Bruna

1 day ago

Tent

With pets

4 nights at Oasis of Hope

Loved! Stayed there for 4 nights and everything was super comfy and clean! Nice walk on the creek!

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Amanda

1 day ago

5 m car

1 night at Oasis of Hope

Great spot! Will be back. Amazing location and beautiful creek.

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Katy

2 days ago

Tent

1 night at Minimbah Fishing Lodge

A beautiful quiet spot next to the river. Clear instructions on how to find the site and great communication from the hosts who accepted our stay late on in the day! Would really really recommend.

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Jake

2 days ago

8 m Class A

Weekend Trip to Minimbah Fishing Lodge

Awesome spot on the river for swimming, fishing and heaps of room for the kids! Great experience.

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Cécile

2 days ago

5 m Class B

With kids

1 night at Oasis of Hope

There are a lot of amenities for kids like volley ball , foot ball and swing . The place is huge and beautiful, landscape is amazing. But it was too busy… and no privacy . But after all it was a great place .

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Gonzalo

2 days ago

11 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Oasis of Hope

This camp was absolutely amaizing!. We really love it, all amenities clean, dishwasher and many facilities, the creek was so good, definitelly it is a place were I would love to visit again

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Trinity

2 days ago

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Oasis of Hope

Beautiful well kept grass, large sites clearly marked, clean well kept amenities block. Fellow campers all seemed respectful. Lots of families - kids always had someone to play with! Beautiful long walk to the waterfall.

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Jack

2 days ago

Tent

1 night at Oasis of Hope

It was a really great experience, I felt really safe and it was easy to find. Only downside, is that it was hard to find your specific campsite as it seemed like you didn’t have a specific campsite, but that wasn’t explained prior to getting there. Overall, great experience.

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Dipendra

3 days ago

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Minimbah Fishing Lodge

Everything was perfect. The swim, the place, the people, the campfire and the next morning with dolphins swimming in the river. A life long memories of this place. Will surely come back again.

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Sharon

3 days ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Oasis of Hope

Gorgeous gorgeous beautifully maintained grounds - got cold at night in peak summer and nicely maintained toilets and showers. Super close to town. Honestly everything you could ask for!

Dylan

3 days ago

9 m pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Oasis of Hope

Fantastic space beautiful river very large campsite would definitely come back to stay

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Ben

3 days ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Oasis of Hope

Oasis of hope was an awesome spot. Really well kept property with great facilities. The walk up the creek line to the waterfall and waterhole was so good!

Lani

3 days ago

Weekend Trip to Oasis of Hope

Amazing !! Highly recommend. Beautiful place and great amenities !! Will be back 100%

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Kat

3 days ago

9 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Oasis of Hope

Beautiful property, stunning views. Well maintained and amenities clean. Made it to the waterfall for a dip too - challenging but highly recommended. Thanks for having us!

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Jarryd

4 days ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Oasis of Hope

Beautiful spot. So relaxing with the runnings creek in ear shot of our tents making our sleep so peaceful ✌️

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Andrew

4 days ago

5 m Class B

3 nights at Oasis of Hope

A great spot. Facilities were amazing, quiet campground with a beautiful surrounding. River trek for a swim was great too.

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Cristina

5 days ago

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Oasis of Hope

Absolutely fantastic campground — we honestly couldn’t rate it highly enough. The facilities are amazing and exceptionally well maintained. Clean toilets, excellent laundry facilities, and warm showers made our stay incredibly comfortable. Everything was spotless and thoughtfully set up, which makes such a difference when camping. The people here are genuinely friendly and welcoming, creating a relaxed, community feel that instantly makes you feel at home. Add to that the easy access to the creek and a beautiful, clean waterhole, and it’s hard to imagine a better spot to unwind and connect with nature. Whether you’re staying for a night or settling in for longer, this campground has everything you could want. We’ll absolutely be back and will be recommending it to everyone we know. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐