96% (11.5K) • 317 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Pokolbin
Stickybush Arm Wildlife Sanctuary
1. Stickybush Arm Wildlife Sanctuary
100%
(12)
42km from Pokolbin · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
Stickybush Arm is a tributary of Big Boree Creek in the Boree Valley, surrounded by Yengo National Park World Heritage Area and Yengo Conservation Area. The property is secluded and off-grid, with grassy paddocks for camping, in a tranquil bushland valley. Undulating sandstone terrain surrounds the campground and ephemeral creeks are ideal for hiking and exploring.
Stickybush Arm is a Wildlife Sanctuary. Native wildlife is respected and protected. A place of connection and environmental learning. Abundant with native flora and fauna the location is ideal for the true nature lovers looking to recharge and experience caring for country.
DISCOUNTS available for volunteers assisting with wildlife studies, wildlife rescue work and property maintenance.
Ecological cool burns are conducted regularly, and campers are encouraged to participate assisting bushland regeneration burns, hazard reduction burning and pile burning.
The property is accessible via a 30 minutes drive on dirt road through the National Park to Boree private roads. (Make sure you follow the 'Directions to Stickybush Arm" document).
See more information here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576150696784
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
AU$31
/ night
La Cascina
2. La Cascina
98%
(528)
43km from Pokolbin · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
*****No toilet or shower available at this listing. You must bring your own. PLEASE BE AWARE ENTRY TO THE PROPERTY IS STEEP. Entry is not ideal for large caravans or campervans. *****
We do not allow fires at the campsite between the 1st of October and the 1st of March. We apologise for any inconvenience to this rule.
La Cascina is a small property on a hill surrounded by trees and bushland. There are two main camping areas which would suite tent and small to medium van/car camping. There is access to neighbouring bushland with nice short walks available in the area. Only 20 minutes by car to Newcastle CBD, 10 minutes by car to Redhead Beach and 5 minutes by car to Lake Macquarie.
La Cascina is a great spot to stop overnight on a road trip or to get away for the weekend to relax. We have no toilets so please bring your own. The access to the property is a steep sealed driveway.
Site 1 is an open site with plenty of shade. The area is flat. More suited to larger camping setups. This site is less private. There is vision of the neighbouring property and an overflow campsite 50 meters away.
Site 2 is a more uneven surface area which is better for smaller vans and tents.
Redhead Beach is the closest dog beach 10 minutes by car.
Croudace Bay is a dog park on the lake which is 5 minutes by car.
This is a family owned acreage that brings the best parts of environmental living with the benefits of being close to the coast and a city. A very long time ago it was the site of a quarry. The nature has returned and we are left with a beautiful forested acreage.
Campfires
Potable water
from
AU$31
/ night
Fern Gully
3. Fern Gully
97%
(301)
43km from Pokolbin · 13 sites · Tents, RVs
Check in: MUST BE BEFORE 7PM. YOU MUST ARRIVE ON SITE BEFORE 7PM. No check in available after sunset. Text us at least 2 hours before if you are going to be late. Enter the driveway and park at the front carpark. Walk to the house and meet Les and/or Jade for directions to campsite location.
Please make your booking prior to 1pm for same day arrival.
The property is 40 acres of beautiful bushland, backing on to the Olney State Forest. Camp on a grassy site overlooking the dam or nestled in amongst the trees. Pets allowed. Keep your dog on leash at your campsite and under supervision at all times. Clean up after your dog. Fire pits provided on each campsite. Do not dismantle fire pits.
We have 3 Dams on the Property but don't recommend Swimming in them.
Campsites have no toilet or shower facilities, and no electrical connection.
Please bring your own water.
Dry organic firewood for sale $20 for 30kgs Bag on request. .
Please respect our home and property and leave the campsite in the good condition you found it.
The property is just 7kms from the M1 motorway (take the Morisset exit off the M1) and Morisset just 10kms away with shops and fuel.
There is plenty to do in the Morisset area including visiting the pretty Gap Creek Falls in the Watagans National Park or kayaking around beautiful Lake Macquarie, Australia’s largest coastal saltwater lake. There are some great areas for hiking, bike riding, bird watching and more.
Set on the western foreshore of Lake Macquarie, which has the bush in its backyard. Find a patch of shade for a picnic in Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area where you can spot kangaroos and other wildlife. The saltwater lake is a haven for sea turtles and dolphins and you might see sea eagles and kookaburras, too.
Fern Gully is just 1.5 hours drive from Sydney! We look forward to meeting you.
Campfires
Potable water
Picnic table
from
AU$55
/ night
Mandalong Manor
4. Mandalong Manor
99%
(268)
43km from Pokolbin · 10 sites · Tents, RVs
Mandalong Manor is set in a small valley partly cleared with lots of trees , creek and dam , peaceful setting , wildlife , wallabies , kangaroos , kookaburras cockatoos , occasional koala and wombat , goanna , deer can also be seen . There are a few nice spots for camping .
The property is just near Jimbo’s Industrial Art Emporium .
You may notice a collection of interesting vehicles , machinery and building materials on your way to the gate .
Please come in the main gate and contact me when you arrive ,
I will meet you there .
The camp sites are on the other side of the paddock .
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
AU$73
/ night
Bass Billabong - Cedar Creek Farm
5. Bass Billabong - Cedar Creek Farm
100%
(73)
43km from Pokolbin · 12 sites · Tents, RVs
🐟 Welcome to Bass Billabong - Cedar Creek Farm 🐟
Tucked away along the banks of Cedar Brush Creek and right on the Great North Walk, Cedar Creek Farm is a hidden oasis of peace and beauty. Spread across 100 acres of rolling pastures and rainforest, it offers spacious, private campsites, perfect for unwinding, reconnecting, and escaping the everyday.
The creek features a 20-foot swimming hole, just right for a refreshing dip on warm days. It’s also home to Australian bass, so you can enjoy a bit of catch-and-release fishing, or simply relax by the water’s edge and fire up the BBQ.
Nearby you’ll find mountain and dirt bike trails, Treetops Adventure Park, Amazement Farm, and horse-riding experiences. It’s also a sanctuary for nature lovers, photographers, and artists alike. Keep an eye out, you might even spot a platypus
Even though it feels a world away, we’re only 90 minutes from both Sydney and Newcastle, making it an easy and rewarding retreat.
And the best part? Cedar Creek Farm is pet-friendly. 🐾
To keep the experience private, we welcome just one booking at a time, so during your stay, the whole place is yours to enjoy.
Campfires
Potable water
Picnic table
from
AU$67
/ night
96% (11.5K) • 317 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Pokolbin
Stickybush Arm Wildlife Sanctuary
1. Stickybush Arm Wildlife Sanctuary
100%
(12)
42km from Pokolbin · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
Stickybush Arm is a tributary of Big Boree Creek in the Boree Valley, surrounded by Yengo National Park World Heritage Area and Yengo Conservation Area. The property is secluded and off-grid, with grassy paddocks for camping, in a tranquil bushland valley. Undulating sandstone terrain surrounds the campground and ephemeral creeks are ideal for hiking and exploring.
Stickybush Arm is a Wildlife Sanctuary. Native wildlife is respected and protected. A place of connection and environmental learning. Abundant with native flora and fauna the location is ideal for the true nature lovers looking to recharge and experience caring for country.
DISCOUNTS available for volunteers assisting with wildlife studies, wildlife rescue work and property maintenance.
Ecological cool burns are conducted regularly, and campers are encouraged to participate assisting bushland regeneration burns, hazard reduction burning and pile burning.
The property is accessible via a 30 minutes drive on dirt road through the National Park to Boree private roads. (Make sure you follow the 'Directions to Stickybush Arm" document).
See more information here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576150696784
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
AU$31
/ night
La Cascina
2. La Cascina
98%
(528)
43km from Pokolbin · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
*****No toilet or shower available at this listing. You must bring your own. PLEASE BE AWARE ENTRY TO THE PROPERTY IS STEEP. Entry is not ideal for large caravans or campervans. *****
We do not allow fires at the campsite between the 1st of October and the 1st of March. We apologise for any inconvenience to this rule.
La Cascina is a small property on a hill surrounded by trees and bushland. There are two main camping areas which would suite tent and small to medium van/car camping. There is access to neighbouring bushland with nice short walks available in the area. Only 20 minutes by car to Newcastle CBD, 10 minutes by car to Redhead Beach and 5 minutes by car to Lake Macquarie.
La Cascina is a great spot to stop overnight on a road trip or to get away for the weekend to relax. We have no toilets so please bring your own. The access to the property is a steep sealed driveway.
Site 1 is an open site with plenty of shade. The area is flat. More suited to larger camping setups. This site is less private. There is vision of the neighbouring property and an overflow campsite 50 meters away.
Site 2 is a more uneven surface area which is better for smaller vans and tents.
Redhead Beach is the closest dog beach 10 minutes by car.
Croudace Bay is a dog park on the lake which is 5 minutes by car.
This is a family owned acreage that brings the best parts of environmental living with the benefits of being close to the coast and a city. A very long time ago it was the site of a quarry. The nature has returned and we are left with a beautiful forested acreage.
Campfires
Potable water
from
AU$31
/ night
Fern Gully
3. Fern Gully
97%
(301)
43km from Pokolbin · 13 sites · Tents, RVs
Check in: MUST BE BEFORE 7PM. YOU MUST ARRIVE ON SITE BEFORE 7PM. No check in available after sunset. Text us at least 2 hours before if you are going to be late. Enter the driveway and park at the front carpark. Walk to the house and meet Les and/or Jade for directions to campsite location.
Please make your booking prior to 1pm for same day arrival.
The property is 40 acres of beautiful bushland, backing on to the Olney State Forest. Camp on a grassy site overlooking the dam or nestled in amongst the trees. Pets allowed. Keep your dog on leash at your campsite and under supervision at all times. Clean up after your dog. Fire pits provided on each campsite. Do not dismantle fire pits.
We have 3 Dams on the Property but don't recommend Swimming in them.
Campsites have no toilet or shower facilities, and no electrical connection.
Please bring your own water.
Dry organic firewood for sale $20 for 30kgs Bag on request. .
Please respect our home and property and leave the campsite in the good condition you found it.
The property is just 7kms from the M1 motorway (take the Morisset exit off the M1) and Morisset just 10kms away with shops and fuel.
There is plenty to do in the Morisset area including visiting the pretty Gap Creek Falls in the Watagans National Park or kayaking around beautiful Lake Macquarie, Australia’s largest coastal saltwater lake. There are some great areas for hiking, bike riding, bird watching and more.
Set on the western foreshore of Lake Macquarie, which has the bush in its backyard. Find a patch of shade for a picnic in Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area where you can spot kangaroos and other wildlife. The saltwater lake is a haven for sea turtles and dolphins and you might see sea eagles and kookaburras, too.
Fern Gully is just 1.5 hours drive from Sydney! We look forward to meeting you.
Campfires
Potable water
Picnic table
from
AU$55
/ night
Mandalong Manor
4. Mandalong Manor
99%
(268)
43km from Pokolbin · 10 sites · Tents, RVs
Mandalong Manor is set in a small valley partly cleared with lots of trees , creek and dam , peaceful setting , wildlife , wallabies , kangaroos , kookaburras cockatoos , occasional koala and wombat , goanna , deer can also be seen . There are a few nice spots for camping .
The property is just near Jimbo’s Industrial Art Emporium .
You may notice a collection of interesting vehicles , machinery and building materials on your way to the gate .
Please come in the main gate and contact me when you arrive ,
I will meet you there .
The camp sites are on the other side of the paddock .
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
AU$73
/ night
Bass Billabong - Cedar Creek Farm
5. Bass Billabong - Cedar Creek Farm
100%
(73)
43km from Pokolbin · 12 sites · Tents, RVs
🐟 Welcome to Bass Billabong - Cedar Creek Farm 🐟
Tucked away along the banks of Cedar Brush Creek and right on the Great North Walk, Cedar Creek Farm is a hidden oasis of peace and beauty. Spread across 100 acres of rolling pastures and rainforest, it offers spacious, private campsites, perfect for unwinding, reconnecting, and escaping the everyday.
The creek features a 20-foot swimming hole, just right for a refreshing dip on warm days. It’s also home to Australian bass, so you can enjoy a bit of catch-and-release fishing, or simply relax by the water’s edge and fire up the BBQ.
Nearby you’ll find mountain and dirt bike trails, Treetops Adventure Park, Amazement Farm, and horse-riding experiences. It’s also a sanctuary for nature lovers, photographers, and artists alike. Keep an eye out, you might even spot a platypus
Even though it feels a world away, we’re only 90 minutes from both Sydney and Newcastle, making it an easy and rewarding retreat.
And the best part? Cedar Creek Farm is pet-friendly. 🐾
To keep the experience private, we welcome just one booking at a time, so during your stay, the whole place is yours to enjoy.
Campfires
Potable water
Picnic table
from
AU$67
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Ana
2 weeks ago
Tent
Rolf place is amazing if you are after a few days of switching off and connecting to nature. His property has a number of places where to camp so even if there is another group booked at the same time you not all need to be in the spot. I have enjoyed listening to the birds in the morning, walking around his property, watching the local wildlife. Rolf has great instructions to get to his place- the drive through the valley is breathtaking. I will be back. Thanks Rolf for being such a great host!
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Jen
2 weeks ago
Tent
Lovely spot to camp for a weekend away from Sydney. Close to lots of walks and Newcastle city. The site is quite shaded which was lovely for summer camping.
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Samantha
2 weeks ago
2 nights at La Cascina
Lovely place, lovely hosts….very pleasant visit. Would highly recommend :)
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Michael
3 weeks ago
Tent
Such an incredibly secluded place to stay. Next to no noise apart from nature itself. Suzy was amazing, very warm and friendly and left me to be after that. I absolutely loved my stay there I would definitely stay again.
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Benjamin
3 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Fantastic spot. I have been four times with my sons and will continue to go. Jim is a great host and provides a perfect combination of bush outlook, privacy and spaced out camping spots with the comfort of your own toilet and drinking water. Also have easy access to Morisset for supplies if needed. Highly recommend.
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Naveen
February 2026
Tent
Group trip
I loved camping at Stickybush Arm Wildlife Sanctuary! Rolf was a pleasant and responsive host. His campsite was well maintained and very secluded. I would recommend it highly to anyone who is considering a weekend in the country.
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Jan
January 2026
5 m Class B
Great camping spot on Rolf’s land. Very private, plenty of shade, and the toilet was very clean. Rolf was a great host—friendly and respectful of privacy. Would definitely stay again.
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Arthur
January 2026
Tent
With pets
Just back from a great stay here. It’s a really quiet, chilled-out spot and perfect if you just want to be out in nature for a bit. You can tell the site is well looked after, too. Rolf was lovely—super friendly and happy to help out with anything we needed. We’ll definitely be coming back.
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Nat
January 2026
6 m travel trailer
With kids
Beautiful camp spot with wildlife and your own clean toilet. We loved any minute and will come again for sure. Jim was a great host always welcoming and easy to deal with.
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Alicia
January 2026
5 m pop-up camper
With pets
Been here a few times now and will keep coming back - top of our list! Such a beautiful property! Suzy is so lovely and accommodating!
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Mark
January 2026
Tent
With kids
We had a truly wonderful barbecue and camping experience here. At night, we could see the Milky Way, which was absolutely stunning. Each campsite is very spacious and well separated, giving everyone a real sense of privacy in the forest.
The campground has toilets and provides plenty of water, which made the stay very comfortable. One important thing to note is that there is no mobile signal starting quite far from the campsite. It’s a good idea to keep two navigation apps running. We accidentally closed one near the end and couldn’t reconnect, and even with just one junction left, it was hard to know which turn to take. We took a wrong road and eventually found our way after some trouble.
Despite that small challenge, it turned into a beautiful and memorable experience. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys nature, stargazing, and a peaceful forest setting.
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Shane
January 2026
Tent
With pets
Beautiful quite place. Very secluded. Rolf was very nice, explained emergency procedures and informed us about a nearby Dam that we could use. Toilet was very clean which was very handy for the family. Would def recommend and come again.
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Emma
January 2026
5 m Class B
Loved our time at Fern Gully! It was only one night but we had a beautiful campsite and was very private, we were completely surrounded by trees and so nice to hear the birds singing in the morning.
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Shiv
January 2026
Tent
Group trip
We loved camping at Mandalong Manor! Our site was well secluded from other campers. Jim drove down 20L water jerries each day. We saw many kangaroos and birds and they did not raid our site. We had a nice view from our site. Jim was welcoming and helpful and saved us from our car trouble. Jim's neighbours were really nice. Jim has a cool collection of old Land Rovers. Overall great experience would reccomend!
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Jennifer
January 2026
Tent
With pets
This place is tranquil and everything we expected it to be.
Les and Jade are such lovely people.
I would highly recommend for a get back to nature experience.
We will be back 🏕
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Gail
January 2026
5 m pop-up camper
With pets
What a beautiful gem in the middle of Lake Macquarie. Site 2 was an absolute stunner and totally private. Dogs loved it, we loved it. Waking up to the birds each morning was priceless. Lauren and Rory, your property is an absolute credit to you and we thank you for letting us share a little of it for a few day
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Hannah
January 2026
Tent
With kids
We loved the privacy and beauty of this site. Perfect for tent camping, swimming and even fishing! Caught a bass, saw a herd of wild deer, had several fires and especially enjoyed the stars at night. Suzy was friendly and very helpful. We will definitely be back, next time with our dog!
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Tommy
January 2026
Tent
Absolutely amazing stay. Les is a legend and is very kind and accommodating. The property is absolutely beautiful, with everything so well maintained and just the perfect nature escape. Couldn't recommend fern gully more. I'll be back next time!
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Leilani
January 2026
3 m pop-up camper
La Cascina was a beautiful place to stay. Site 2 is very private and situated with a gorgeous surrounding of bush land and wildlife.
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elliott
January 2026
5 m pop-up camper
Really well maintained site. Not a single bit of trash to be found. Very friendly and informative host. Caught two Bass, and a few platypus sightings. Woke to a field full of deer. Didn't need leveling ramps for the camper. And very peaceful.
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