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

Camping with pets around Prestons is straightforward, with over 500 options that welcome your four-legged mates. You’ll find sites where dogs are more than tolerated—they’re regulars. Expect an average night to run about $65, but you can snag spots from $20 if you’re watching your wallet. Top picks like Megalong Valley Farm (1102 reviews), Fern Valley Ranch (788 reviews), and Jila Camp Grounds (749 reviews) are favourites for locals and travellers alike. Facilities typically include toilets, fire pits, and—crucially—plenty of space for your pet to roam. Bring a lead if you’re near water or bush, as swimming, fishing, and wildlife-watching are all on offer. You’ll want to keep an eye on the local wildlife, but otherwise, it’s as easy as rolling out your swag and letting the dog loose.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Camping with pets around Prestons is straightforward, with over 500 options that welcome your four-legged mates. You’ll find sites where dogs are more than tolerated—they’re regulars. Expect an average night to run about $65, but you can snag spots from $20 if you’re watching your wallet. Top picks like Megalong Valley Farm (1102 reviews), Fern Valley Ranch (788 reviews), and Jila Camp Grounds (749 reviews) are favourites for locals and travellers alike. Facilities typically include toilets, fire pits, and—crucially—plenty of space for your pet to roam. Bring a lead if you’re near water or bush, as swimming, fishing, and wildlife-watching are all on offer. You’ll want to keep an eye on the local wildlife, but otherwise, it’s as easy as rolling out your swag and letting the dog loose.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Old Forty Pumpkin Farm

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65km from Prestons · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Colo Vale, NSW

Old Forty Pumpkin Farm is located in Colo Vale which is 1 hour out of Sydney, 10 mins from Mittagong and 15 mins from Bowral. The owner, Bruce, grows giant pumpkins as well as other fruit and vegetables. The property is the last property in McCallums road so there is absolutely no passing traffic making for the most serene, peaceful stay. The property has various campsites to select from, each with its own fire pit, perfect for a quiet drink while the sun goes down and toasted marshmallows under the stars. Firewood is not provided so please bring your own. There’s plenty of room for mountain bike riding, and bushwalking with many beautiful walking trails. You will need to bring your own toilet, and all rubbish must be removed when you leave.

2. Shady Acres Colo River

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(189)

58km from Prestons · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Central Colo, NSW

This property is a Pristine Riverfront property in Colo Valley. It is a tidal river with sandy shallow sandbars and 10ft deep swimming holes. There is an abundance of native animals here including kangaroos, lyre birds, lace monitors, platypus and more! Access is via a short dirt driveway to the riverfront camping area. The access is 2wd unless there has been significant rain it becomes 4wd access.We can accommodate both small and large groups with sites just steps away from the river. We have 2 water entrances, one is a large grassed area with shallow water which is great for kids & families. The other entrance is a natural sandy entry with a deeper swimming area suitable for adults. We also have a beautiful lagoon area where I can arrange additional campers. We have built some new flushing toilets (3) with a hot water shower.We are very accommodating of your pets. We welcome dogs and can host horses in one of the paddocks. Please ensure you contact the host prior to your stay if you are bringing any animals. We have canoes & floats which you can hire to paddle up the river. Additional activities here include fishing, swimming, bushwalking, canoeing & birdwatching. We are also only a 5 minute drive to Colo Riverside Cafe.We also have 2 beautiful brand new glamping tents that you can hire. Please see our extras.I look forward to meeting you soon!

3. Dharawal Camp

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22km from Prestons · 1 site · Tent, RV · Wedderburn, NSW

Dharawal Camp offers all the benefits of glamping. Enjoy a peaceful night's rest in your tent/vehicle, then hop out of bed and enjoy the peaceful surrounds of the cabin with access to a kitchen area supplying rainwater. With the secluded bush surroundings and the quiet, it's hard to believe you're only an hour away from Sydney. You might even see a Koala There is strictly no accomodation in the Cabin. The camp features a camping toilet and bathing facilities, gas bbq, a kitchen washing area, NO FRIDGE, a recreation space and dining table when the weather is bad. All you need to do is roll out your swag. Campers are encouraged to take their rubbish with them. There is access to power for campervans/caravans. Warm your toes at the outdoor fireplace whilst you chat with friends. (Please bring own firewood). You will be a 10 minute drive from the beautiful Dharawal National Park which has wonderful swimming holes and bush walks. The site is 15 minutes drive from Campbelltown, which offers all amenities of a large metropolitan city.

4. Lion entrance

33km from Prestons · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · Sydney, NSW

Green land with a beautiful lake near sydney

5. Melon Green at Oakdale

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38km from Prestons · 1 site · RV · Oakdale, NSW

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.

Stories from the community

You can section off the corner and not know the hosts are there at all!

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Jacqui

2 weeks ago

5 m travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Melon Green at Oakdale

Melon Oak is a peaceful campsite with the loveliest host. Only an hour from Sydney airport and you feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere with barely a soul insight. Close by, Picton is a charming little town with cute cafe’s and an ice creamery. As always, pack the mozzie repellent!

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Siena

3 weeks ago

5 m car

With pets

1 night at Old Forty Pumpkin Farm

Location was so lovely! Super remote and even caught a glimpse of the southern lights. Very pretty to stargaze and the fire pit is a great addition.

Lauren

3 weeks ago

6 m pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Dharawal Camp

2nd visit to this beautiful place. Everything you need to have a wonderful stay. Kids had a great time as well! 😀

Graham

November 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Shady Acres Colo River

Absolutely loved our weekend there. There was another group at the same time but the setup meant we couldn’t hear anything whatsoever. Right by the river which was nice. Got a decent shower, thunder and lightening on the first night and the ground still held up absolutely fine. Lisa had some big tables and even a bbq available to use which was a lovely bonus.

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Alex

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Shady Acres Colo River

Amazing location and Lisa is a great host - everything we could have asked for. We will be back!

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Emily

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Dharawal Camp

Our first time camping with the kids and we had a great time. The cabin with drinking water and toilet/shower was very convenient and very useful for storing things. Outdoor pizza oven was a big success. Was great to find a camp site so close to Sydney where we could also take our dogs. A short drive to the national park where we enjoyed hiking with the kids to the Minerva Pool.

Linda

October 2025

3 nights at Dharawal Camp

Such a quiet place, the cabin was handy and had games, a ping pong table, electricity, a shower, toilet, fire pit, outdoor wood stove and hot water. Plenty of space for two tents, a swag and a 3x3m gazebo, 4 adults, 2 kids and a dog. The owner even come down to say hello and then left us alone for the rest of our trip. Was close enough to major shops but far enough away that you felt like you were in the middle of nowhere.

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Anne-Kathrin

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Dharawal Camp

We had the best long weekend here. Our group of 10 friends plus a Labrador puppy enjoyed the super well setup campsite with a well organised campfire area and extra smooth and flat camping area. The hut with power, running (hot) water, clean compost toilet, a gas bbq, pizza oven, ping pong table and cooking basics made life super comfortable and easy and David was lovely too. This is probably our favourite campsite ever.

Joab

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Old Forty Pumpkin Farm

Had a great experience! The place is peaceful, well-maintained, and perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature. The camping areas were clean and organized, and the host was very friendly and helpful. I’d definitely come back and recommend it to anyone looking for a calm and enjoyable weekend!

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Jody

September 2025

7 m Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to Melon Green at Oakdale

Great location with privacy even though owners house nearby and that was only as it was too wet to drive to near the dam. Quiet with beautiful views with flat ground. Would recommend

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Jerome

September 2025

8 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Melon Green at Oakdale

Great spot and super close to Sydney! Lyndall is Laos super friendly and very easy to talk to! We will come back for sure

Lucy

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Shady Acres Colo River

We had a great time camping at Shady Acres. Lisa was great and very helpful. There was plenty of space, and lots of firewood available which we really appreciated. The river was lovely for a swim. We loved the sounds of the birds in the morning. The location was easy to find in the daylight but a little tricky to find at night time. We would definitely recommend!

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Richard and Peta

September 2025

6 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Melon Green at Oakdale

Beautiful location, so close to Sydney but very peaceful, Lyndall is just lovely and very accommodating.

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Jackson

September 2025

6 m pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to Dharawal Camp

Great stay !! Thoroughly enjoyed this site, felt very private David was helpful with cabins lights and pizza oven instructions We will return for sure.

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Nigel

August 2025

8 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Melon Green at Oakdale

Great spot that isn't a million miles fr9m Sydney, yet it is far enough away to make you forget the stresses of the week. Lyndall was a lovely host, site was neat and tidy and firewood was a major bonus. Suitable if your set up / rig is large. Mobile reception is sketchy but it does exist.

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August 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Dharawal Camp

We were a group of 5 friends with a dog and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Dharawal Camp. The cabin is great shelter from the rain but is cold, bringing indoor sandals is recommended. The kitchen is well-equipped with plenty of bowls, plates, cups, and mugs. There are some cooking utensils but no pots or pans. There was no fridge but there were 2 decent sized eskies available. Plenty of space for cooking, storage, and hanging out. There is hot water on all taps and the drop toilet is set up well.

Vasilis

August 2025

6 m pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Dharawal Camp

Great little getaway for short or long. We did a weekend away and absolutely had a blast. Being so close had almost 3 full days. Having the house to prep food, table tennis and bathroom amenities makes cleaning the kids easy. Nice bush walks, small river to see and plenty of birds around. Pizza Oven was on key for us. Recommend and will be back.

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Nathaniel

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Dharawal Camp

Great spot, very close to Sydney, with a tranquil bush feel. We loved our stay and we highly recommend it.

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Nicole

July 2025

6 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Shady Acres Colo River

Group of friends in 5 caravans, Area easily accommodated us all with space to spare. Lovely flat green space right next to the river. Didn't swim this time as it was middle of winter but the group consensus was it would be fabulous in the summer and we plan to return. Toilets and showers on site were a great touch. Host Lisa was flexible and easy to communicate with. Hope to return soon.

Nemesia

July 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Dharawal Camp

We had such a great time at this place. We couldn't believe we were only 15 minutes from Campbelltown, it was so peaceful and secluded. The humpy was really convenient, especially for a place to wash up and play games with the kids. Will absolutely be coming back.