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The best forest cabin rentals near Shoalhaven Heads
95% (143) • 30 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Shoalhaven Heads
The Wandy Donkey Camp
1. The Wandy Donkey Camp
97%
(182)
34km from Shoalhaven Heads · 15 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Located 15-minute drive to the glorious beaches of Jervis Bay, 2.5 hrs south of Sydney and 2.5hrs east of Canberra The Wandy Donkey Camp offers 150 acre property for you to rest without the hustle and bustle of the south coast.
Created for families wanting to explore the beauty of the South Coast.
With a natural stream that traverses the property there is much for you to observe and enjoy. Watching the Cows and Sheep graze or admiring the Alpacas long necks. There is also donkeys you might get to interact with along with seasonal (spring) baby goats.
You will be able to sit with nature by the little stream watching for the wombats, kangaroos and lizards as they do their thing.
Only 15 minute drive to nearest beaches, you can enjoy some great cafes and restaurants around the local Shoalhaven area.
Travel 30 minutes south to Bendalong and feed the stingrays.
Head west up the mountain to beautiful Jerrawangla lookout and Tianjara Falls.
Located in the heart of the Shoalhaven, The Wandy Donkey Camp is central to all your coastal experiences.
Kate your host, has a wealth of local knowledge that will get you started on your South Coast adventure.
This is a, you bring, you take, experience leaving no physical trace behind. But leaving with a great story to share with your loved ones.
Talk to Kate to arrange a detailed, up-close interaction with the farm animals.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
AU$363
/ night
Wairo Beach Holiday Park
2. Wairo Beach Holiday Park
100%
(11)
70km from Shoalhaven Heads · 69 sites · RVs, Lodging
Step back in time and experience the coastal charm of Wairo Beach Holiday Park. Nestled along the stunning South Coast of NSW, our holiday park offers a unique getaway with historically themed cabins, spacious caravan sites, and direct access to the pristine shores of Wairo Beach.
Whether you’re after a relaxing beachside escape or an adventure-filled holiday, our park has the perfect setting. Stay in themed heritage cabins set within a nostalgic streetscape, or settle into one of our powered caravan and camping sites just moments from the ocean.
Better yet, Wairo Beach Holiday Park is pet-friendly year-round, with all sites and designated cabins available so your furry friends can join the fun too. With modern facilities, a laid-back atmosphere, and a prime beachfront location, Wairo Beach Holiday Park is ideal for families, couples, and holidaymakers wanting to enjoy the very best of the South Coast’s natural beauty.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
AU$137
/ night
Bamarang Bush Retreat
3. Bamarang Bush Retreat
21km from Shoalhaven Heads · 4 sites
Bamarang Bush Retreat is a family-owned and operated business set on 120 acres of ancient bushland in a prehistoric river valley. With handcrafted accommodations, it offers privacy and seclusion among towering gum trees, located just 2.5 hours from Sydney and Canberra.
Nestled alongside the Shoalhaven River and close to the pristine white sands of Jervis Bay, the retreat caters to environmentally conscious individuals, couples, families, and groups seeking to reconnect with nature in a unique and creative space.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
AU$273
/ night
Cabin on the Escarpment
4. Cabin on the Escarpment
90%
(5)
53km from Shoalhaven Heads · 1 site
Off Grid Cottage
On a property in the middle of Morton National Park
Just 3 hours from Sydney
Fabulous views all the way to the sea
So much wildlife
Whole Property to Explore
Forest Bathe in our old Endangered and Protected Forest
Indoor Wood Heater
Outdoor Fire Pit
Solar Powered
Gas hot water and cooking
Sleeps two in the Cottage
Cute Caravan that sleeps another 2 - small charge may apply
Watching the stars
Do yoga while the sun rises over Boolijah Canyon or at full moon
Sundowner while the sun sets - watch the sky change over the bay
Sassafras is an area of outstanding natural beauty and contains beautiful yet critically endangered woodland communities where we protect 10% of all that remains.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
AU$303
/ night
Clyde River Retreat
5. Clyde River Retreat
100%
(4)
79km from Shoalhaven Heads · 3 sites
Nestled alongside the upper reaches of the Clyde River, acknowledged to be the cleanest and most pristine waterway in Eastern Australia, lies the Clyde River Retreat – a haven of beauty, peace and tranquility.
This is a special place – surrounded on all sides by State Forest and National Park, miles from the nearest neighbours (other than the resident native wildlife) it is a perfect place to get away from it all.
With almost a kilometre of river frontage, the retreat is perfect for fishing or swimming in the Clyde river, bush-walking in the local forests, or for use as a launching point for exploring the surrounding national parks. In particular, the Clyde River Retreat is the perfect accommodation for visiting the spectacular Pigeon House Mountain (Didthul), or the many other scenic bushwalks in Morton National park. We are not far from the Clyde River Berry Farm (open in December and January).
For artists, writers and musicians, the retreat offers something unique – an unspoilt environment and a simple lifestyle that will recharge your creative energies and enrich your artistic endeavours.
You can spend all your time on the Retreat, or you can explore the local area. You are only 30 minutes from many of the beautiful beaches of the South Coast, or from the lovely villages of Milton and Nelligen. Ulladulla and Bateman’s Bay are also nearby.
Ross Higson and Joanne Gwatkin-Williams manage the Clyde River Retreat. We look forward to seeing you here!
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
AU$242
/ night
95% (143) • 30 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Shoalhaven Heads
The Wandy Donkey Camp
1. The Wandy Donkey Camp
97%
(182)
34km from Shoalhaven Heads · 15 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Located 15-minute drive to the glorious beaches of Jervis Bay, 2.5 hrs south of Sydney and 2.5hrs east of Canberra The Wandy Donkey Camp offers 150 acre property for you to rest without the hustle and bustle of the south coast.
Created for families wanting to explore the beauty of the South Coast.
With a natural stream that traverses the property there is much for you to observe and enjoy. Watching the Cows and Sheep graze or admiring the Alpacas long necks. There is also donkeys you might get to interact with along with seasonal (spring) baby goats.
You will be able to sit with nature by the little stream watching for the wombats, kangaroos and lizards as they do their thing.
Only 15 minute drive to nearest beaches, you can enjoy some great cafes and restaurants around the local Shoalhaven area.
Travel 30 minutes south to Bendalong and feed the stingrays.
Head west up the mountain to beautiful Jerrawangla lookout and Tianjara Falls.
Located in the heart of the Shoalhaven, The Wandy Donkey Camp is central to all your coastal experiences.
Kate your host, has a wealth of local knowledge that will get you started on your South Coast adventure.
This is a, you bring, you take, experience leaving no physical trace behind. But leaving with a great story to share with your loved ones.
Talk to Kate to arrange a detailed, up-close interaction with the farm animals.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
AU$363
/ night
Wairo Beach Holiday Park
2. Wairo Beach Holiday Park
100%
(11)
70km from Shoalhaven Heads · 69 sites · RVs, Lodging
Step back in time and experience the coastal charm of Wairo Beach Holiday Park. Nestled along the stunning South Coast of NSW, our holiday park offers a unique getaway with historically themed cabins, spacious caravan sites, and direct access to the pristine shores of Wairo Beach.
Whether you’re after a relaxing beachside escape or an adventure-filled holiday, our park has the perfect setting. Stay in themed heritage cabins set within a nostalgic streetscape, or settle into one of our powered caravan and camping sites just moments from the ocean.
Better yet, Wairo Beach Holiday Park is pet-friendly year-round, with all sites and designated cabins available so your furry friends can join the fun too. With modern facilities, a laid-back atmosphere, and a prime beachfront location, Wairo Beach Holiday Park is ideal for families, couples, and holidaymakers wanting to enjoy the very best of the South Coast’s natural beauty.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
AU$137
/ night
Bamarang Bush Retreat
3. Bamarang Bush Retreat
21km from Shoalhaven Heads · 4 sites
Bamarang Bush Retreat is a family-owned and operated business set on 120 acres of ancient bushland in a prehistoric river valley. With handcrafted accommodations, it offers privacy and seclusion among towering gum trees, located just 2.5 hours from Sydney and Canberra.
Nestled alongside the Shoalhaven River and close to the pristine white sands of Jervis Bay, the retreat caters to environmentally conscious individuals, couples, families, and groups seeking to reconnect with nature in a unique and creative space.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
AU$273
/ night
Cabin on the Escarpment
4. Cabin on the Escarpment
90%
(5)
53km from Shoalhaven Heads · 1 site
Off Grid Cottage
On a property in the middle of Morton National Park
Just 3 hours from Sydney
Fabulous views all the way to the sea
So much wildlife
Whole Property to Explore
Forest Bathe in our old Endangered and Protected Forest
Indoor Wood Heater
Outdoor Fire Pit
Solar Powered
Gas hot water and cooking
Sleeps two in the Cottage
Cute Caravan that sleeps another 2 - small charge may apply
Watching the stars
Do yoga while the sun rises over Boolijah Canyon or at full moon
Sundowner while the sun sets - watch the sky change over the bay
Sassafras is an area of outstanding natural beauty and contains beautiful yet critically endangered woodland communities where we protect 10% of all that remains.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
AU$303
/ night
Clyde River Retreat
5. Clyde River Retreat
100%
(4)
79km from Shoalhaven Heads · 3 sites
Nestled alongside the upper reaches of the Clyde River, acknowledged to be the cleanest and most pristine waterway in Eastern Australia, lies the Clyde River Retreat – a haven of beauty, peace and tranquility.
This is a special place – surrounded on all sides by State Forest and National Park, miles from the nearest neighbours (other than the resident native wildlife) it is a perfect place to get away from it all.
With almost a kilometre of river frontage, the retreat is perfect for fishing or swimming in the Clyde river, bush-walking in the local forests, or for use as a launching point for exploring the surrounding national parks. In particular, the Clyde River Retreat is the perfect accommodation for visiting the spectacular Pigeon House Mountain (Didthul), or the many other scenic bushwalks in Morton National park. We are not far from the Clyde River Berry Farm (open in December and January).
For artists, writers and musicians, the retreat offers something unique – an unspoilt environment and a simple lifestyle that will recharge your creative energies and enrich your artistic endeavours.
You can spend all your time on the Retreat, or you can explore the local area. You are only 30 minutes from many of the beautiful beaches of the South Coast, or from the lovely villages of Milton and Nelligen. Ulladulla and Bateman’s Bay are also nearby.
Ross Higson and Joanne Gwatkin-Williams manage the Clyde River Retreat. We look forward to seeing you here!
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
AU$242
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Ali
January 2026
With pets
Tidy well setup little cabin which was perfect for the two of us and our pup. The river was stunning and great for swimming. Had a great time :)
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Isaac
January 2026
3 nights at The Wandy Donkey Camp
We had a wonderful time at the bush cabin. It was clean, well-equipped, private and in a relaxing setting with an outlook of beautiful gumtrees. Kate was very welcoming and went above and beyond to ensure we had a comfortable stay. We were able to feed and pat some of the farm animals too. We loved the donkeys, they were very friendly. A great experience overall, we are really happy we found this spot. Thank you Kate!
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Sai
December 2025
Weekend Trip to The Wandy Donkey Camp
Quiet, cozy, and highly recommended. The host was very sweet and made everything easy for us.
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Natalie
November 2024
With kids
Our family of four had a fantastic stay at Ross and Joanne's place. We hired Carisbrook, the larger home at the retreat. It was so comfortable with everything you need. A home away from home. Ross and Joanne are great hosts and communication was excellent. Our 15 year old is obsessed with fishing. He caught quite a few bass in the river. He was very impressed! The tall trees, the birds and the serenity made our stay a memorable one. We will definitely be back. The smaller cottages look just a comfortable too with everything you need. Thanks Ross and Joanne. You have a beautiful retreat. We will see you soon 👍🎣😊
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