- Camping with Horseback riding
The best camping near Scarborough with horseback riding
96% (864) • 11 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Scarborough
Otford Park nr Royal National Park
1. Otford Park nr Royal National Park
99%
(464)
7km from Scarborough · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Otford is a historic village in a valley between Sydney and Wollongong, and bounded by the Pacific ocean. Our private acreage backs onto the southern tip of the Royal National Park, so the outlook from the campsite is all leafy trees. Walk to lookouts over the ocean, hike down to the beach or a few minutes drive to dog friendly beaches. Our bathroom and kitchen facilities make it an easy experience for first time campers. We are well-behaved-dog-friendly BUT you must let us know in advance.
Our access track to the camping sites has been repaired with a deep layer of asphalt but still best suited to 4WD. The majority of standard 2WD cars manage the track fine There is also the option of parking roadside, and walking in approx 300m to the sites. Please message us if unsure about your vehicle.
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ
1. Please let us know if you are bringing a dog/dogs - we have horses, house dogs, chickens and; wildlife plus likely other campers close by, so need to be forewarned. Dogs must be on lead or contained at all times.
2. If you need to camp out of your 4WD RV (such as a roof top tent), please contact me before booking to ensure those two particular vehicle sites are still available :) and that your vehicle is suitable for our track. Maximum length is approx 5m. Please scroll through the photos to see our amenities and camping sites.
3. We limit the number of people staying at any one time, so weekends book up quickly. That said, due to Covid and weather, people often cancel at the last minute too, so if we are currently booked out, it's always worthile checking again closer to the date for any availability.
We are on acreage (approx 7 acres) in Otford, surrounded by forest, backing onto the very southern end of the Royal National Park Sydney/Wollongong. Sleep under the stars, and to the hoot of our local owls, and yips of the gorgeous feather-tail gliders. Lovely, peaceful and private in a bushland backdrop but so close and just a hike to famous sites, beaches, cafes and bushwalking - so the perfect spot to stop, unpack and then go exploring.
Max of 3 camp sites booked at a time. Each camp site is within shouting distance of each other, so if looking for absolute privacy, please talk to me first. As bookings come throu
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
AU$79
/ night
Silky Oaks Flower Farm
2. Silky Oaks Flower Farm
97%
(292)
45km from Scarborough · 11 sites
Silky Oaks is one of Australia’s largest private collections of Native
Australian plants. Set on 30 acres; there is 3 lakes, manicured gardens, a cut-flower plantation, rainforest, and orchard to wander.
Our Glamping Van's are Set direct on lakefront and our BYO camp spots are in the flower plantation.
Oakdale is a lovely rural area; you will pass cow paddocks, mountains and beautiful country vistas on your drive to the property. The area is a mix of houses, hobby farmers, homes on acreage, equestrian centres, produce growers and National Park.
There is a glorious look-out in the National Park overlooking the Warragamba dam. Some days it is swept with clouds; enveloping you into the majestic heavens. It’s an easy ten min drive away. There is local towns 15mins drive for eating out and getting coffee.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
AU$218
/ night
Misty Mountain Farm - Farm Stay
3. Misty Mountain Farm - Farm Stay
95%
(401)
69km from Scarborough · 29 sites · Tents, RVs
BOOKINGS:
There are camp sites to suit your group of 2, 4, 5, 6 up to 12 guests
Camp sites 11-12 are for group bookings- 4-12 guests
Book extra sites if required. You are welcome to contact us for enquiries.
ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Drive down the driveway to the Hipcamp sign on the right, enter and set up next to one of the available fire pits. We'll visit you in the afternoon.
Misty Mountain Farm is a family run working beef cattle property and horse training facility situated at the base of picturesque Coolangatta Mountain.
Camp grounds are well maintained grass paddocks surrounded by beautiful picturesque scenery.
Campfires are permitted when local restrictions are not in place
Fire pits are provided - firewood to be kept within firepit
Kindling for cooking supplied
Firewood for evening fires available on arrival - 20kg @ $20
LOCAL THINGS TO DO:
*Coolangatta Estate Winery cellar door wine tasting next door
*Local wineries: Mountain Ridge, Two Figs, Silos, Crooked River, Cambewarra
*Bangalay Dining is a multi award winning regional restaurant and recognised gourmet dining destination. Located at Shoalhaven Heads
*Heads Hotel - offers courtesy bus from camp ground
*Heads Bowlo - offers courtesy bus from camp ground
*Berry, Gerroa, Gerringong, Kiama, Nowra, Jervis Bay
*Shoalhaven River - boating/fishing
*Shoalhaven Zoo & Tree Tops Adventure
*7 mile beach, dog friendly Nth of surf club
*Jamberoo Action Park
Shoalhaven Heads 5min offers-IGA, Bakery, Chemist, Bottle Shop, Butcher, Pizza Loco, Chinese Restaurant, Heads Hotel, Bowlo, Dr's surgery, Vet Clinic, Newsagency, Hair Dresser, Barber, Heads Takeaway, Dog friendly 7 Mile Beach, Shoalhaven River
*NOTE: You must provide your own portaloo and dispose of using a sewerage reticulation system or at a waste or resources management facility.
Horse Riding - we are on FB - Misty Mountain Equestrian
- Lessons and Property Trail Rides
*Pricing per person*
- $125 guided property ride (1hr)
- $125 individual lesson (1hr)
- $65 led pony rides for kids (30mins)
- Horse agistment: Camp with your horse - $25/night/horse
- Lesson on own horse $80/hr
- Qualified and accredited EA L1G Coach and Qualified Veterinary Nurse on site
Pets
Campfires
Water hookup
from
AU$49
/ night
Peppertree Pony Camp
4. Peppertree Pony Camp
90%
(73)
71km from Scarborough · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
Beautiful horse farm on 21 acres, come and holiday or just relax with your horse or just for a farm escape.
Plenty of room to walk, run or just watch the wildlife as you sit by the water by the dam. Camping by the fire under the stars.
Pony rides are available for kids. We have horse facilities available also if you want to camp and ride your horse.
Fantastic facilities for families wanting to get away with the kids.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
AU$127
/ night
Calabash Haven
5. Calabash Haven
94%
(24)
75km from Scarborough · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome! Lovely to see you here. Our property is located in Arcadia, just 45 minutes from Sydney CBD. The campsite is located on the high side of the property that looks over into the valley & has stunning views of the Berowra National Park.
There is a multitude of walking, hiking and mountain bike trails. There are also many nearby horse riding trails. The property backs on to Calabash Creek which is like a rain Forrest once you get down to the valley floor.
Berowra waters is near by, whereby many fishing, canoeing, boating activities are available, coupled with some great cafes/restaurants.
Campfires are allowed as long as there are no restrictions in place and they are supervised. Pets are welcome and can be off leash, however are the responsibility of their human parents.
The property has ample room to accommodate larger groups that might want to hold milestone celebrations such as Birthday parties, whereby all sites will be closed to accommodate such events. Recently Calabash Haven hosted a party of 50 people for 50th Bday celebration. Feel free to inquire to see if we can accommodate your needs.
Campers must be self contained with their own camping toilet and take all waste with them on departure.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
AU$303
/ night
Weathertop
6. Weathertop
98%
(119)
80km from Scarborough · 8 sites · Tents, RVs
Our property is located in Canyonleigh in the Southern Highlands region of NSW.
We have a bush track on the property where you can enjoy some beautiful walking and the roads surrounding the property are quiet and great for those who enjoy their mountain bike riding.
Bring a fishing rod and try your luck in the dam. Please note this is catch and release fishing only.
Enjoy some excellent wildlife watching on the property and relax around your campfire in the evenings and gaze up at the stars.
Pets are welcome.
Pets
Campfires
Water hookup
from
AU$49
/ night
Lion entrance
7. Lion entrance
66km from Scarborough · 20 sites · Tents, RVs
Green land with a beautiful lake near sydney
Pets
Campfires
from
AU$197
/ night
Garden Space - Bundanoon
8. Garden Space - Bundanoon
100%
(4)
75km from Scarborough · 1 site
We are a family of 4 with 2 school aged boys. We have travelled extensively around Australia and are familiar with the caravanning lifestyle. Pitch your self contained camper or caravan in our secluded garden in Bundanoon. We are only 0.5 acre but there is plenty of space for kids and well behaved dogs. Depending on the size of your set up and rainfall you will either be on grass at the back of our garden with moderate privacy or at the front of the house on gravel - not as much privacy.
We have a fire pit, (firewood available) and the garden is child and dog friendly. We hand feed the wild king parrots and our resident blue tongue lizard, named Bluey!
Hook up to water and power and you can manually empty cassettes. Wifi is available but can be unreliable. Bundanoon village is only 1.4kms away. The pub is even closer! Moreton National park is only 2.5kms away and we are familiar with the walks there.
We will mostly be around if you need us and are more than happy to recommend places to visit and eat. I can also offer wholesome home cooked meals or meal hampers - please message me ahead of time to enquire / arrange. Bundanoon has a small IGA, several restaurants (including a decent Thai and Italian), pharmacy, post office, newsagent, multiple cafes and various shops.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
Pets
from
AU$61
/ night
96% (864) • 11 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Scarborough
Otford Park nr Royal National Park
1. Otford Park nr Royal National Park
99%
(464)
7km from Scarborough · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Otford is a historic village in a valley between Sydney and Wollongong, and bounded by the Pacific ocean. Our private acreage backs onto the southern tip of the Royal National Park, so the outlook from the campsite is all leafy trees. Walk to lookouts over the ocean, hike down to the beach or a few minutes drive to dog friendly beaches. Our bathroom and kitchen facilities make it an easy experience for first time campers. We are well-behaved-dog-friendly BUT you must let us know in advance.
Our access track to the camping sites has been repaired with a deep layer of asphalt but still best suited to 4WD. The majority of standard 2WD cars manage the track fine There is also the option of parking roadside, and walking in approx 300m to the sites. Please message us if unsure about your vehicle.
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ
1. Please let us know if you are bringing a dog/dogs - we have horses, house dogs, chickens and; wildlife plus likely other campers close by, so need to be forewarned. Dogs must be on lead or contained at all times.
2. If you need to camp out of your 4WD RV (such as a roof top tent), please contact me before booking to ensure those two particular vehicle sites are still available :) and that your vehicle is suitable for our track. Maximum length is approx 5m. Please scroll through the photos to see our amenities and camping sites.
3. We limit the number of people staying at any one time, so weekends book up quickly. That said, due to Covid and weather, people often cancel at the last minute too, so if we are currently booked out, it's always worthile checking again closer to the date for any availability.
We are on acreage (approx 7 acres) in Otford, surrounded by forest, backing onto the very southern end of the Royal National Park Sydney/Wollongong. Sleep under the stars, and to the hoot of our local owls, and yips of the gorgeous feather-tail gliders. Lovely, peaceful and private in a bushland backdrop but so close and just a hike to famous sites, beaches, cafes and bushwalking - so the perfect spot to stop, unpack and then go exploring.
Max of 3 camp sites booked at a time. Each camp site is within shouting distance of each other, so if looking for absolute privacy, please talk to me first. As bookings come throu
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
AU$79
/ night
Silky Oaks Flower Farm
2. Silky Oaks Flower Farm
97%
(292)
45km from Scarborough · 11 sites
Silky Oaks is one of Australia’s largest private collections of Native
Australian plants. Set on 30 acres; there is 3 lakes, manicured gardens, a cut-flower plantation, rainforest, and orchard to wander.
Our Glamping Van's are Set direct on lakefront and our BYO camp spots are in the flower plantation.
Oakdale is a lovely rural area; you will pass cow paddocks, mountains and beautiful country vistas on your drive to the property. The area is a mix of houses, hobby farmers, homes on acreage, equestrian centres, produce growers and National Park.
There is a glorious look-out in the National Park overlooking the Warragamba dam. Some days it is swept with clouds; enveloping you into the majestic heavens. It’s an easy ten min drive away. There is local towns 15mins drive for eating out and getting coffee.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
AU$218
/ night
Misty Mountain Farm - Farm Stay
3. Misty Mountain Farm - Farm Stay
95%
(401)
69km from Scarborough · 29 sites · Tents, RVs
BOOKINGS:
There are camp sites to suit your group of 2, 4, 5, 6 up to 12 guests
Camp sites 11-12 are for group bookings- 4-12 guests
Book extra sites if required. You are welcome to contact us for enquiries.
ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Drive down the driveway to the Hipcamp sign on the right, enter and set up next to one of the available fire pits. We'll visit you in the afternoon.
Misty Mountain Farm is a family run working beef cattle property and horse training facility situated at the base of picturesque Coolangatta Mountain.
Camp grounds are well maintained grass paddocks surrounded by beautiful picturesque scenery.
Campfires are permitted when local restrictions are not in place
Fire pits are provided - firewood to be kept within firepit
Kindling for cooking supplied
Firewood for evening fires available on arrival - 20kg @ $20
LOCAL THINGS TO DO:
*Coolangatta Estate Winery cellar door wine tasting next door
*Local wineries: Mountain Ridge, Two Figs, Silos, Crooked River, Cambewarra
*Bangalay Dining is a multi award winning regional restaurant and recognised gourmet dining destination. Located at Shoalhaven Heads
*Heads Hotel - offers courtesy bus from camp ground
*Heads Bowlo - offers courtesy bus from camp ground
*Berry, Gerroa, Gerringong, Kiama, Nowra, Jervis Bay
*Shoalhaven River - boating/fishing
*Shoalhaven Zoo & Tree Tops Adventure
*7 mile beach, dog friendly Nth of surf club
*Jamberoo Action Park
Shoalhaven Heads 5min offers-IGA, Bakery, Chemist, Bottle Shop, Butcher, Pizza Loco, Chinese Restaurant, Heads Hotel, Bowlo, Dr's surgery, Vet Clinic, Newsagency, Hair Dresser, Barber, Heads Takeaway, Dog friendly 7 Mile Beach, Shoalhaven River
*NOTE: You must provide your own portaloo and dispose of using a sewerage reticulation system or at a waste or resources management facility.
Horse Riding - we are on FB - Misty Mountain Equestrian
- Lessons and Property Trail Rides
*Pricing per person*
- $125 guided property ride (1hr)
- $125 individual lesson (1hr)
- $65 led pony rides for kids (30mins)
- Horse agistment: Camp with your horse - $25/night/horse
- Lesson on own horse $80/hr
- Qualified and accredited EA L1G Coach and Qualified Veterinary Nurse on site
Pets
Campfires
Water hookup
from
AU$49
/ night
Peppertree Pony Camp
4. Peppertree Pony Camp
90%
(73)
71km from Scarborough · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
Beautiful horse farm on 21 acres, come and holiday or just relax with your horse or just for a farm escape.
Plenty of room to walk, run or just watch the wildlife as you sit by the water by the dam. Camping by the fire under the stars.
Pony rides are available for kids. We have horse facilities available also if you want to camp and ride your horse.
Fantastic facilities for families wanting to get away with the kids.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
AU$127
/ night
Calabash Haven
5. Calabash Haven
94%
(24)
75km from Scarborough · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome! Lovely to see you here. Our property is located in Arcadia, just 45 minutes from Sydney CBD. The campsite is located on the high side of the property that looks over into the valley & has stunning views of the Berowra National Park.
There is a multitude of walking, hiking and mountain bike trails. There are also many nearby horse riding trails. The property backs on to Calabash Creek which is like a rain Forrest once you get down to the valley floor.
Berowra waters is near by, whereby many fishing, canoeing, boating activities are available, coupled with some great cafes/restaurants.
Campfires are allowed as long as there are no restrictions in place and they are supervised. Pets are welcome and can be off leash, however are the responsibility of their human parents.
The property has ample room to accommodate larger groups that might want to hold milestone celebrations such as Birthday parties, whereby all sites will be closed to accommodate such events. Recently Calabash Haven hosted a party of 50 people for 50th Bday celebration. Feel free to inquire to see if we can accommodate your needs.
Campers must be self contained with their own camping toilet and take all waste with them on departure.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
AU$303
/ night
Weathertop
6. Weathertop
98%
(119)
80km from Scarborough · 8 sites · Tents, RVs
Our property is located in Canyonleigh in the Southern Highlands region of NSW.
We have a bush track on the property where you can enjoy some beautiful walking and the roads surrounding the property are quiet and great for those who enjoy their mountain bike riding.
Bring a fishing rod and try your luck in the dam. Please note this is catch and release fishing only.
Enjoy some excellent wildlife watching on the property and relax around your campfire in the evenings and gaze up at the stars.
Pets are welcome.
Pets
Campfires
Water hookup
from
AU$49
/ night
Lion entrance
7. Lion entrance
66km from Scarborough · 20 sites · Tents, RVs
Green land with a beautiful lake near sydney
Pets
Campfires
from
AU$197
/ night
Garden Space - Bundanoon
8. Garden Space - Bundanoon
100%
(4)
75km from Scarborough · 1 site
We are a family of 4 with 2 school aged boys. We have travelled extensively around Australia and are familiar with the caravanning lifestyle. Pitch your self contained camper or caravan in our secluded garden in Bundanoon. We are only 0.5 acre but there is plenty of space for kids and well behaved dogs. Depending on the size of your set up and rainfall you will either be on grass at the back of our garden with moderate privacy or at the front of the house on gravel - not as much privacy.
We have a fire pit, (firewood available) and the garden is child and dog friendly. We hand feed the wild king parrots and our resident blue tongue lizard, named Bluey!
Hook up to water and power and you can manually empty cassettes. Wifi is available but can be unreliable. Bundanoon village is only 1.4kms away. The pub is even closer! Moreton National park is only 2.5kms away and we are familiar with the walks there.
We will mostly be around if you need us and are more than happy to recommend places to visit and eat. I can also offer wholesome home cooked meals or meal hampers - please message me ahead of time to enquire / arrange. Bundanoon has a small IGA, several restaurants (including a decent Thai and Italian), pharmacy, post office, newsagent, multiple cafes and various shops.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
Pets
from
AU$61
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Jesse-Maree
2 weeks ago
5 m Class B
What a stunning place to pull up, set up a tent or campervan, sit under the sky, the stars, on the soft grass. Admiring and taking in the views of the surrounding mountains, trees, horses, cows and bird life.
I loved this spot, it’s magical. Kerren and Mark are awesome hosts too!
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Theresa
3 weeks ago
4 m Class B
Wonderful location in the forest! We also enjoyed a wonderful warm bath beneath the stars ✨. We recommend!
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Murat
3 weeks ago
7 m travel trailer
Easy to find, beautiful, peaceful spot out the front. Hosts are very nice people and helpful. Power and water straight away, great location to explore the area
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Annellisha
January 2026
6 m fifth wheel
With pets
We loved camping at Weathertop. The sites were big and clean. We had access to the dam. The location is perfect for meeting up with friends halfway between Sydney and Canberra.
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Winston
January 2026
Tent
Had a great stay here, view was unreal, everything exactly as described. Alex was a fantastic host, super helpful, easy to deal with. Will absolutely stay again and recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxed spot with a great outlook.
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Vasiljka
January 2026
Tent
With kids
Second time camping here and just as enjoyable as the first! Great site for kids, close to the beaches and shops :)
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Conlan
January 2026
5 m pop-up camper
With pets
Katie was an excellent host. We camped near the hen house with the horses nearby. Shower and toilet were great and we were able to power the trailer for some aircon on the hot days we had while there. The kids loved feeding the horses and getting the fresh eggs in the morning.
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Liv
January 2026
Tent
Group trip
Perfect for our one night stay. Heaps of land to set up on & great host that was super accommodating.
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Anna
January 2026
6 m travel trailer
Great large greened area. Flat. Very clean. Close to everything. Good campfire facilities. Great value
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vahid
January 2026
Weekend Trip to Silky Oaks Flower Farm
A very beautiful place with stunning nature. We really enjoyed the peaceful environment, it’s a great spot to disconnect, clear your mind, and properly relax. Everything we needed was provided and well organised.
One of the port-a-loos was unfortunately out of order during our stay, so we had to walk a bit further to use the other toilet, which was a little inconvenient at night. However, this was a minor issue compared to the overall experience.
Overall, we had a lovely stay and would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a quiet and relaxing getaway.
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Alexandra
December 2025
9 m travel trailer
We just loved our stay at Misty Mountain Farm!!
Amazing property and people..
Stayed 2 nights and would definitely come again!
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Kim
December 2025
4 m Class B
I love camping at Weathertop. Forced digital detox. Peaceful and plenty of privacy.
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Emma
December 2025
15 m Class B
With pets
We had a good time and kids loved the horses and puppies. It was quiet and peaceful. We were a bit disappointed that there was no water/dam to swim in as photos indicate but we found somewhere not too far away (driving) to swim. Host communicated well and was accommodating, even though they were away while we were there. Overall a good place to stay.
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Timothy
December 2025
With kids
Had a good experience. Very relaxing place. My family and friends enjoyed so much. Will plan to come back next time. Thanks for having us!
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Issy
December 2025
4 m Class B
With pets
Great location with plenty of options to camp. We will definitely be back
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Josh
December 2025
Tent
With pets
Nice location tucked into the hills. All of the facilities are great, and the host was very friendly.
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Luke
December 2025
5 m travel trailer
With kids
Amazing app love it .
Amazing app love it .
Amazing app love it .
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Wendel
December 2025
5 m car
Lovely spot right by shoalhaven heads and seven mile beach. Very quiet
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scott
December 2025
Tent
natasha has a wonderful camping area, complete with fireplaces, ammenities and so close the ocean while still being in the bush.
our interactions were swift and we found natasha to be very kind and generous.
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Will
December 2025
Tent
Amazing spot. Lots of space.
We did the horse riding around the paddock also. I've never ridden a horse, but Keren was a great teacher, and it was really fun, so would highly recommend!
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