The best cave campgrounds near Shoalhaven Heads, New South Wales

Looking to go camping near Shoalhaven Heads, New South Wales in Australia? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 1300 options to choose from, you'll find the perfect campsite for your adventure. Whether you prefer a cosy cabin, a spacious caravan site, or a tent spot nestled in nature, Hipcamp has got you covered. And with top campsites like Megalong Valley Farm (435 reviews), Jila Camp Grounds (279 reviews), and Tomakin River Camping (314 reviews), you can trust that you'll have a great camping experience. Plus, with popular facilities like toilets, showers, and cooking equipment, and activities like boating and swimming, you'll have everything you need for a memorable camping trip. So pack your bags and get ready to explore the great outdoors with Hipcamp!

96% (298) • 2 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Shoalhaven Heads

1. Woodenhead Experiences

97%

(214)

41km from Shoalhaven Heads · 10 sites · Tents, RVs

This bush campsite is located very close to Sussex Inlet. We are just 10 minutes from the exquisite Bendalong and Berrara beaches. Here you will find great fishing, surfing and access to all watersport activities at Swan Haven. There is fantastic mountain biking through the Jerrawangala National Park. Sit around the campfire and relax (firewood provided). This campsite suits self contained campers with own toilet/shower and water supply. You can use our BBQ and rubbish facilities. Well behaved pets on leashes welcome. Horses can be accommodated. Do not enter the paddocks with our horses but if you would like to meet the horses please ask. Lovely cafes, pubs and shops 20 mins away at Huskisson to the north or Milton to the south. Go for an adventure to see the white sands of Jervis Bay. Enjoy waking up with wildlife and being central to many of the beautiful spots.

2. Joadja Gorge Retreat & Camping

94%

(171)

61km from Shoalhaven Heads · 10 sites · Tents, RVs

Escape to 100 acres of natural beauty, where 60% of the land is pristine bushland perched high above the Wingecarribee River. Our 4 secluded campsites offer the perfect retreat for nature lovers, with walking tracks, bush climbing adventures, and exceptional stargazing on clear nights. We’re a pet-friendly getaway—dogs are welcome on-leash and under control. Share the space with our friendly farm animals, including horses, a donkey, an alpaca, and free-ranging peacocks, chooks, ducks, and guinea fowl. Our property is fully off-grid, so campers must be self-contained and follow a leave-no-trace policy. To enhance your stay, we’ve recently added a flush toilet, outdoor sink, and cold shower, centrally located near the homestead due to the natural landscape. It’s a short walk from most sites and solar lit at night for easy access. Each site has its own firepit. Firewood is plentiful, fresh drinking water is available, and we can provide table and chair setups on request. Located just 30 minutes from Mittagong and 20 minutes from Berrima, you're close to great restaurants and cafes, lots of boutique shopping, weekly markets, award-winning cellar doors, and world-class distilleries and farm experiences. Don't miss the World Heritage-listed Joadja town and distillery, just a 15-minute drive away. To make your stay even more special, indulge in one of our gourmet hampers filled with the best local produce. Discover the Southern Highlands—peaceful, adventurous, and unforgettable.

Looking to go camping near Shoalhaven Heads, New South Wales in Australia? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 1300 options to choose from, you'll find the perfect campsite for your adventure. Whether you prefer a cosy cabin, a spacious caravan site, or a tent spot nestled in nature, Hipcamp has got you covered. And with top campsites like Megalong Valley Farm (435 reviews), Jila Camp Grounds (279 reviews), and Tomakin River Camping (314 reviews), you can trust that you'll have a great camping experience. Plus, with popular facilities like toilets, showers, and cooking equipment, and activities like boating and swimming, you'll have everything you need for a memorable camping trip. So pack your bags and get ready to explore the great outdoors with Hipcamp!

96% (298) • 2 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Shoalhaven Heads

1. Woodenhead Experiences

97%

(214)

41km from Shoalhaven Heads · 10 sites · Tents, RVs

This bush campsite is located very close to Sussex Inlet. We are just 10 minutes from the exquisite Bendalong and Berrara beaches. Here you will find great fishing, surfing and access to all watersport activities at Swan Haven. There is fantastic mountain biking through the Jerrawangala National Park. Sit around the campfire and relax (firewood provided). This campsite suits self contained campers with own toilet/shower and water supply. You can use our BBQ and rubbish facilities. Well behaved pets on leashes welcome. Horses can be accommodated. Do not enter the paddocks with our horses but if you would like to meet the horses please ask. Lovely cafes, pubs and shops 20 mins away at Huskisson to the north or Milton to the south. Go for an adventure to see the white sands of Jervis Bay. Enjoy waking up with wildlife and being central to many of the beautiful spots.

2. Joadja Gorge Retreat & Camping

94%

(171)

61km from Shoalhaven Heads · 10 sites · Tents, RVs

Escape to 100 acres of natural beauty, where 60% of the land is pristine bushland perched high above the Wingecarribee River. Our 4 secluded campsites offer the perfect retreat for nature lovers, with walking tracks, bush climbing adventures, and exceptional stargazing on clear nights. We’re a pet-friendly getaway—dogs are welcome on-leash and under control. Share the space with our friendly farm animals, including horses, a donkey, an alpaca, and free-ranging peacocks, chooks, ducks, and guinea fowl. Our property is fully off-grid, so campers must be self-contained and follow a leave-no-trace policy. To enhance your stay, we’ve recently added a flush toilet, outdoor sink, and cold shower, centrally located near the homestead due to the natural landscape. It’s a short walk from most sites and solar lit at night for easy access. Each site has its own firepit. Firewood is plentiful, fresh drinking water is available, and we can provide table and chair setups on request. Located just 30 minutes from Mittagong and 20 minutes from Berrima, you're close to great restaurants and cafes, lots of boutique shopping, weekly markets, award-winning cellar doors, and world-class distilleries and farm experiences. Don't miss the World Heritage-listed Joadja town and distillery, just a 15-minute drive away. To make your stay even more special, indulge in one of our gourmet hampers filled with the best local produce. Discover the Southern Highlands—peaceful, adventurous, and unforgettable.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Rebecca

2 weeks ago

11 m travel trailer

With kids

4 nights at Woodenhead Experiences

Once again, we really enjoyed our time at Woodenhead Experiences. Scott & co are lovely people, the kids loved helping them feed the horses. We'll be back again!

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Olivia

2 weeks ago

5 m Class B

2 nights at Joadja Gorge Retreat & Camping

Susnet camp at Joadja definitely lived up to the name. A nice place to watch the sunset, fire pit and chairs and good facilities. The owners were very lovely.

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Luke

2 weeks ago

Tent

1 night at Joadja Gorge Retreat & Camping

Great site with sunset views for an overnight camp.

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Andrea

3 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

1 night at Woodenhead Experiences

Beautiful campsite in a great location. There are lots of sites to choose from, and it’s really quiet while still being close to some lovely beaches. Scott was friendly and helpful, and the directions were clear and easy to follow. We really enjoyed our stay.

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Sam

November 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at Woodenhead Experiences

Scott, Sabrina and Charlie were excellent hosts. I can't recommend this place enough especially if you have kids who are curious about horses and nature. Excellent launch pad for day trip south coast adventures and the campsites are very well spaced out.

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Simon

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Joadja Gorge Retreat & Camping

Drive in is beautiful through the open paddocks then once in property driving through sets the tone of a quite stay and peaceful, sunset is a smaller private spot loved the table and chairs Leanne has set up to enjoy breaky and dinner especially as it was a bit of stormy weather. The peacocks sound great and loved their calling noises during my stay. The walks on the property are nice simple walks but enjoyable but must do the George walk absolutely stunning. Whilst I am a complete self contained camper the toilet and shower was really nice and great set up

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Miroslaw

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Joadja Gorge Retreat & Camping

Camp site was gorgeous. The only think keep in mind that you on the big rock. So will be hard to safe you tent to the ground. Nice animals on farm, donkey and lama, dogs and chickens. Host is very nice and helpful.

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Sally

November 2025

5 m car

Weekend Trip to Joadja Gorge Retreat & Camping

Private and pretty place to camp. Great is have a toilet and shower. The show stopper is the gorge views. Would highly recommend.

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Earl

October 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Joadja Gorge Retreat & Camping

We enjoyed our stay at Leanne’s property. We stayed at Sunset which had a lovely view facing west and the camping spot was neat. The camping ground has a slight incline but it can be managed easily. Great campfire pit and a table and 4 chairs provided. Plenty of wood around to make fire. Recommend the walk down near the gorge campsite, the views of the canyon are breathtaking. Leanne was very friendly too!!

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Ben's

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Joadja Gorge Retreat & Camping

The environment at this camp was undoubtedly very peaceful to experience. The well-maintained grounds allowed for a sense of tranquility to be felt. There was ample space between areas, which ensured privacy and a sense of seclusion. This aspect truly contributed to a more relaxed stay for everyone. Overall, it was a great environment for a peaceful retreat.

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Michael

October 2025

5 m car

1 night at Joadja Gorge Retreat & Camping

Great place to stay. We spent a tremendous evening on sunset and were all on our own.

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Sanja

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Woodenhead Experiences

Scott is a great host. His camp site was clean and we had a few options to choose from. Kids loved feeding the horse’s.

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Jonna May

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

1 night at Woodenhead Experiences

I love the place camping site! We had a very peaceful and relaxed day when we stay there!. Clear Instruction to find the place!

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Alasdair

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Joadja Gorge Retreat & Camping

Fabulous stay at Sunset campsite. Thanks very much

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Samantha

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Woodenhead Experiences

Beautiful area for camping - even with lots of people around, there was heaps of privacy and options for all styles of camping. Also amazing that it was so close to so many beaches. We had a fantastic weekend, and would 100% come back!

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Maria

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Woodenhead Experiences

We had such a great spring break weekend! Scott and his family were nice and even let the kids feed the horses — they loved it! 🐴 We also explored the creek nearby, which wasn’t hard to find and made the trip feel more adventurous. The place had huge open spaces, perfect for pitching tents and letting the kids run around. Just one thing to note — you have to take your trash with you since there’s no big bin there. Other than that, it was such a fun and relaxing experience.

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Felicia

October 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Joadja Gorge Retreat & Camping

Great camp-site, nice and private. The amenities were great with a flushable toilet. It was very windy though, bring extra pegs for your tent!

Victoria

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Joadja Gorge Retreat & Camping

Great spot for a pretty sunset over the trees and a quiet, private camp. The property is easy to find, there are great walking trails, awesome views of the gorge and short walk to amenities. My only tip for this campsite is reconsider if windy, even in the slightest. Although winds were supposed to die down in the evening, we got smashed with wind gusts every so often that prohibited our fire (campsite is super dry and wind-tunneling) and bent our tent. No stargazing either :(

Megan

September 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Joadja Gorge Retreat & Camping

Beautiful property. Nice private camp sites. I have two reactive dogs and we were far enough away from the resident animals and other campers for them to be relaxed the whole time.

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Sarah

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Woodenhead Experiences

Scott greeted us when we came into his property, jumped in his Polaris and drove us down to a beautiful spot and offered a hand of help to set up, lovely bloke. The property is beautiful, very well kept, no rubbish and there was native wildlife around as well as his beautiful horses in the paddocks. We spent two nights and it was peaceful and we were uninterrupted! Thanks for having us mate!