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The best dog-friendly caravan sites near North Ryde
95% (7.6K) • 159 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near North Ryde
Banjo's Retreat
1. Banjo's Retreat
98%
(78)
65km from North Ryde · 8 sites
Banjo's Retreat is a 40 Acre property with multiple camp sites.
It's located 20 minutes to beaches, 5 minutes to river.
Restaurants, pubs close by, tree tops adventure park and amazement zoo 3mins away. With views to the mountains and amazing sunsets to the west over the national park.
Walking trails, wildlife including kangaroos, echidnas, turtles, water dragons etc etc pay regular visits, as well as the abundent birdlife
from
AU$73
/ night
Melon Green at Oakdale
2. Melon Green at Oakdale
99%
(80)
66km from North Ryde · 2 sites
Update: access road is now sealed. Melon Green welcomes self contained caravans and /or motorhomes. Lovely grassy farm on a 15 acre block. A quick 15 minute drive into Picton where you can find our local club and shops. Short drive to Nattai lookout overlooking Warragamba water catchment. Spectacular view. Also Thirlmere Lakes. Nearby Camden township restaurants, cafes, pool, bike track along Nepean River and more.
We are located approximately 1 hour from Sydney airport so a day in the city is not out of the question. Shopping malls a short distance away.
We have 4 horses, two dams, nice outlook, Clean tank water is available and picnic table can be provided. Please note we can no longer offer bathroom facilities.
As we have horses, dogs must be on a leash.
Campfires are welcome in the fire pit.
from
AU$46
/ night
Lakestead Farm
3. Lakestead Farm
98%
(346)
66km from North Ryde · 8 sites · Tents, RVs
Peaceful farm setting on a working horse property. Offering limited, laser levelled fully turfed sites, to allow space. The large lake is a feature of the property and abounds with bird life of many species. This campsite suits fully self sufficient campers with own drinking water and toilet/shower amenities. Pets are welcome by arrangement, especially your horses (please contact us to arrange holidaying with your dog or horse before booking).
In summer you may see mumma swan and her baby cygnets, as well as lots of ducklings. Drop in your paddle board or kayak for a leisurely paddle.
Take a relaxed stroll around the property and depending on the season you might spy a wylie fox or a turtle laying eggs. Deer occasionally visit and echidnas and wombats, although nocturnal animals sometimes are a precious sight. There are platypus in the creek and fish in the lake.k
Pre-booked riding lessons available. We have a state forest over the road suited to bush walking or mountain bikes. Ammo the horse who galloped out in the Sydney 2000 Olympics opening ceremony is buried here at Lakestead Farm. We love to speak about our Olympic experience.
Please note these campsite are for 2 people with one car only (children welcome to visit with adults). NOTE: There aror showers - campers need to BRING their own. We love our pristine environment so no bush poos allowed.
We are located minutes from the M1, easy to break your journey,
40 minutes from Wahroonga and Newcastle exit. Just 5 minutes drive to Wyong Centre with shopping centre and good restaurants, and 20 minutes drive to beaches. Off the ground fires are allowed outside bushfire season. Wood to be supplied by campers. Our property is designed to welcome small groups of people who want a quiet getaway. Because we like to keep it more intimate, The property is not designed for large groups of 10 or more wanting a social gathering or party.
We are an easy 40 minute drive to the Hunter Valley wineries and concerts in the vines
The Lake can be fun to swim or paddle around but all visitors must wear life vests whilst in the water.
Locally we have some great festivals to visit the Glenworth Food and Wine festival, Yarramalong valley Spring fair with Scarecrow comp, Wyong Love Lanes festival, Harvest festival, Ratmines Catalina Festival, Brisbane water Oyster Festival to name a few.
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ.
Camping toilet
At Lakestead Farm we pride ourselves on our beautiful environment. We have lots of wildlife around. We are very upset when visitors to the Farm dig holes and poo in them. Leaving toilet paper on top. This is so unfair to us and future campers on our sites.
Because this has occurred we will only allow campers with camping toilets.
In order for us to accept your request you need to confirm you have a toilet.
Don’t say yes if you don’t have one, Checks will be done, if you don’t have a portable toilet you will be asked to leave and your fees won’t be refunded.
We are sorry if this offends anyone, we love to share our property but only with people who will love and respect it.
Campfires
from
AU$55
/ night
Wombat Willows
4. Wombat Willows
100%
(59)
69km from North Ryde · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Wombat Willows is nestled in the Yarramalong Valley 1 hour and 15 minutes north of Sydney and 20 minutes west Wyong in New South Wales in a suburb is called Cedar Brush Creek.
This is not a party venue. We have neighbours near by who we do not what to up set.
The property is bounded by Cedar Brush Creek. It has native Bass in the creek and also platypus frequent the creek. Plenty of space to pitch tents or put a caravan. The Great North Walk goes past our property. There is a great cafe and restaurant called Angel Sussurri five minutes drive in Yarramalong village. We also have for enjoyment a Tiny Forest. We planted 1240 trees on our property. It’s a space where you can sit and enjoy your yoga or have a cup of tea.
Campfires
from
AU$49
/ night
Platypus Bend
5. Platypus Bend
99%
(36)
70km from North Ryde · 1 site · Tent, RV
Situated at the end of the tranquil & historic Yarramalong Valley on the banks of Brush Creek.
Abundant with native fauna & flora it is a great location to explore the Central Coast Hinterland from, or plenty of room if you want to stay put relax and recharge.
Campfires
Picnic table
from
AU$61
/ night
95% (7.6K) • 159 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near North Ryde
Banjo's Retreat
1. Banjo's Retreat
98%
(78)
65km from North Ryde · 8 sites
Banjo's Retreat is a 40 Acre property with multiple camp sites.
It's located 20 minutes to beaches, 5 minutes to river.
Restaurants, pubs close by, tree tops adventure park and amazement zoo 3mins away. With views to the mountains and amazing sunsets to the west over the national park.
Walking trails, wildlife including kangaroos, echidnas, turtles, water dragons etc etc pay regular visits, as well as the abundent birdlife
from
AU$73
/ night
Melon Green at Oakdale
2. Melon Green at Oakdale
99%
(80)
66km from North Ryde · 2 sites
Update: access road is now sealed. Melon Green welcomes self contained caravans and /or motorhomes. Lovely grassy farm on a 15 acre block. A quick 15 minute drive into Picton where you can find our local club and shops. Short drive to Nattai lookout overlooking Warragamba water catchment. Spectacular view. Also Thirlmere Lakes. Nearby Camden township restaurants, cafes, pool, bike track along Nepean River and more.
We are located approximately 1 hour from Sydney airport so a day in the city is not out of the question. Shopping malls a short distance away.
We have 4 horses, two dams, nice outlook, Clean tank water is available and picnic table can be provided. Please note we can no longer offer bathroom facilities.
As we have horses, dogs must be on a leash.
Campfires are welcome in the fire pit.
from
AU$46
/ night
Lakestead Farm
3. Lakestead Farm
98%
(346)
66km from North Ryde · 8 sites · Tents, RVs
Peaceful farm setting on a working horse property. Offering limited, laser levelled fully turfed sites, to allow space. The large lake is a feature of the property and abounds with bird life of many species. This campsite suits fully self sufficient campers with own drinking water and toilet/shower amenities. Pets are welcome by arrangement, especially your horses (please contact us to arrange holidaying with your dog or horse before booking).
In summer you may see mumma swan and her baby cygnets, as well as lots of ducklings. Drop in your paddle board or kayak for a leisurely paddle.
Take a relaxed stroll around the property and depending on the season you might spy a wylie fox or a turtle laying eggs. Deer occasionally visit and echidnas and wombats, although nocturnal animals sometimes are a precious sight. There are platypus in the creek and fish in the lake.k
Pre-booked riding lessons available. We have a state forest over the road suited to bush walking or mountain bikes. Ammo the horse who galloped out in the Sydney 2000 Olympics opening ceremony is buried here at Lakestead Farm. We love to speak about our Olympic experience.
Please note these campsite are for 2 people with one car only (children welcome to visit with adults). NOTE: There aror showers - campers need to BRING their own. We love our pristine environment so no bush poos allowed.
We are located minutes from the M1, easy to break your journey,
40 minutes from Wahroonga and Newcastle exit. Just 5 minutes drive to Wyong Centre with shopping centre and good restaurants, and 20 minutes drive to beaches. Off the ground fires are allowed outside bushfire season. Wood to be supplied by campers. Our property is designed to welcome small groups of people who want a quiet getaway. Because we like to keep it more intimate, The property is not designed for large groups of 10 or more wanting a social gathering or party.
We are an easy 40 minute drive to the Hunter Valley wineries and concerts in the vines
The Lake can be fun to swim or paddle around but all visitors must wear life vests whilst in the water.
Locally we have some great festivals to visit the Glenworth Food and Wine festival, Yarramalong valley Spring fair with Scarecrow comp, Wyong Love Lanes festival, Harvest festival, Ratmines Catalina Festival, Brisbane water Oyster Festival to name a few.
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ.
Camping toilet
At Lakestead Farm we pride ourselves on our beautiful environment. We have lots of wildlife around. We are very upset when visitors to the Farm dig holes and poo in them. Leaving toilet paper on top. This is so unfair to us and future campers on our sites.
Because this has occurred we will only allow campers with camping toilets.
In order for us to accept your request you need to confirm you have a toilet.
Don’t say yes if you don’t have one, Checks will be done, if you don’t have a portable toilet you will be asked to leave and your fees won’t be refunded.
We are sorry if this offends anyone, we love to share our property but only with people who will love and respect it.
Campfires
from
AU$55
/ night
Wombat Willows
4. Wombat Willows
100%
(59)
69km from North Ryde · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Wombat Willows is nestled in the Yarramalong Valley 1 hour and 15 minutes north of Sydney and 20 minutes west Wyong in New South Wales in a suburb is called Cedar Brush Creek.
This is not a party venue. We have neighbours near by who we do not what to up set.
The property is bounded by Cedar Brush Creek. It has native Bass in the creek and also platypus frequent the creek. Plenty of space to pitch tents or put a caravan. The Great North Walk goes past our property. There is a great cafe and restaurant called Angel Sussurri five minutes drive in Yarramalong village. We also have for enjoyment a Tiny Forest. We planted 1240 trees on our property. It’s a space where you can sit and enjoy your yoga or have a cup of tea.
Campfires
from
AU$49
/ night
Platypus Bend
5. Platypus Bend
99%
(36)
70km from North Ryde · 1 site · Tent, RV
Situated at the end of the tranquil & historic Yarramalong Valley on the banks of Brush Creek.
Abundant with native fauna & flora it is a great location to explore the Central Coast Hinterland from, or plenty of room if you want to stay put relax and recharge.
Campfires
Picnic table
from
AU$61
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Anabel
1 week ago
5 m Class B
Loved camping at the Platypus bend! Such a peaceful place, super green and secluded. We didn’t want to leave! Super kind owner as well :)
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Ruth
2 weeks ago
6 m travel trailer
Group trip
My guests and I loved this site! The directions to the camp were very easy to follow and the variety of goods left by the owners made our hearts so warm to find when we arrived. We had the best time with our dogs off lead running around and swimming in the creek. Would 100% recommend!!
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cori watters
2 weeks ago
8 m travel trailer
With pets
Such a wonderful place lyndall was lovely. Even letting thd kids feed her horses
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Dan
3 weeks ago
5 m car
My second time here and it’s as lovely as always. Peaceful, private and very well maintained. A beautiful property.
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Mark
3 weeks ago
7 m travel trailer
With pets
A lovely peaceful spot to camp.Owner supplied lots of outdoor equipment for the campers to use (Tennis racquets, fishing rods, firewood and marshmellows). Our dogs loved the big area for them to roam off leash.
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Ken
3 weeks ago
7 m travel trailer
Lovely peacefull place and Lyndall was only too glad to help if we needed anything. Nice place to spend some time if looking to explore the area.
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Moozo
February 2026
15 m travel trailer
We had a lovely weekend at Banjos
Lovely, welcoming and accommodating hosts
Pristine campgrounds
Definitely would recommend this Hipcamp
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Louise
February 2026
Tent
With pets
Absolutely loved our time at Platypus bend! Large private space that is extremely well taken care of. We can’t wait to come back!
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Jessie
January 2026
4 m pop-up camper
With pets
We loved our stay overlooking the stunning lake, green hills and grazing horses! We loved that Sandy was so welcoming but also loved that we had so much space and peace to ourselves.
We sadly didn’t catch any bass this time but we will definitely be back to try our luck again soon!
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Gabriela
January 2026
Tent
With pets
Nice convenient location with lots of wildlife. Host is friendly and helpful. We had a lovely time!
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Kevin
January 2026
12 m travel trailer
Group trip
Like comment’s already written , we loved our stay here , was so peaceful .
We suppose to stay three night but had to make our way home after two nights due to caravan issue.
The directions were simple, roads in were great.
We will be definitely return here again .
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Yash
January 2026
Tent
With pets
10/10 place for someone like me who does solo(ish) camping with 2 high energy dogs. It’s truely all to yourself.
Ive worked remotely 2 days from the camp site, what a lovely experience (Telstra network is solid, Vodafone not so much).
This was my second time camping here. 10+ years of camping, I’ve always had this rule - don’t repeat a campsite, explore a new one instead. But this one broke that rule for me. Made me and my dogs truely love camping here and I don’t mind repeating.
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Dane
January 2026
6 m travel trailer
With kids
Immaculately kept, perfectly level and amazing lush grass at every camp spot. Can’t wait to book again.
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Roman
January 2026
5 m Class B
With kids
We loved spending one night surrounded by nature. We were welcomened by two horses and some kangaroos… 🦘.
Thank you :)
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Ben and Kelly
January 2026
13 m travel trailer
With pets
2nd visit, love this spot. Close to home but feels a million miles away. Dogs have a great time foraging around and we feel its very safe for them there.
Nice flat surface, easy access for our 19’ van.
See you soon Platypus Bend
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Sally
January 2026
5 m travel trailer
Great spot, the beautiful and shady area under trees really made a difference in the heat wave. Wildlife was lovely.
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Bernard
January 2026
9 m travel trailer
With pets
The most beautifully manicured flat expansive grass we have ever stayed. Almost no flies or any bugs even though horses were next door and the dam was right at your campsite. It was so beautiful, peaceful and the perfect stop over given the proximity to the motorway. The only thing we would recommend is a sign for the camp so we know where to turn in from the road. There was no number and gps took us to the wrong driveway and we couldn’t find anywhere to turn around for a few kms (22ft caravan). We found it by looking closely at the map and cross referencing with a pin on Hipcamp but that’s different to the actual address. When you arrive the sign is so tiny it was hard to even read so would be super helpful for people pulling caravans on an 80km road to see where to pull in clearly. We would absolutely come back every time we travel north or south from there.
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Nathan
January 2026
Tent
With pets
Amazing campsite with lots of shade for a hot day and plenty to do thanks to the generosity of the hosts
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Isabelle
January 2026
7 m Class A
Group trip
Lyndall’s property was perfect for our one night stay, the scenery and location itself was perfect on our way through NSW to VIC, would definitely stop again! Lyndall was kind enough to let us use the bathroom next to her shed and was extremely welcoming, thank you so much!
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John
January 2026
7 m pop-up camper
With pets
Campsites right off the freeway, views of the bush or the cow paddocks . We nearly had the place to ourselves, very peaceful. Lots to do in the area. Will definitely stay again.
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