95% (5.9K) • 226 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Grafton
Nature’s Retreat
1. Nature’s Retreat
97%
(15)
36km from Grafton · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
Located, just 25 minutes from the pristine beaches of Yamba and Iluka.
Across the river and just 15 minutes from the Scottish town of Maclean, nestled high in the Yamba hinterland.
You will not hear traffic, you will not see headlights. Pure peace and tranquility for you to relax, chill and enjoy.
The sites are surrounded by rugged mountainous bush land with views, trails, cliffs, 3 creeks to explore and includes a private lake ‘Lake Arid’ with its own island, ‘Dead Dog Island’. Swim, paddle, fish, play.
Metres away is another private swimming hole ‘Pants Off Pond’ stocked with Silver Perch and Bass.
So whether you indulge in pants off, or leave them on and just fish it’s up to you.
Explore a little further and you’ll find ‘The Abyss’ a former micro quarry, 9m deep waterhole.
The creeks have waterfalls, swimming holes, pure and clean, though are a rugged unmarked hike.
The sites are site only. You’ll need to take care of your waste, water, rubbish and power. Generator is ok, we’re out of earshot, so is everyone else.
Each site has a picnic table and a fire pit and an abundance of ‘cut your own’ firewood upon the ground.
Remember, fires this time of year are for ‘cooking only’, so be sure to bring those marshmallows…
Pet Friendly, 4WD friendly with a bunch of serious challenges too… Horse friendly too, yep, there’s a yard to keep them too, up by the house.
Accessible by 2WD with sites with enough space for any size caravan or motor home.
While exploring, if you find a spot you’d rather camp, simply ask.
We live on the property so help is nearby for any issues and the access road is shared.
Peace, quiet and nature abounds.
Campfires
Picnic table
from
AU$37
/ night
Mororo Hobby Farm
2. Mororo Hobby Farm
100%
(4)
47km from Grafton · 11 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
50 acre Hobby farm.
Lovely walking tracks through forest.
Chickens, peacock, horses, cows to view and pat.
Pitch a tent and enjoy the view of the dam, black cockatoos flying overhead and the relaxed vibe of this coastal farm.
There is a flying fox, tree swing, half pipe for skateboarding, trampoline and plenty of space to ride your bike. Swim in the dam, go for a forest walk or enjoys watching the animals.
3mins off the pacific highway so easy stop off
What’s nearby -
Harwood hotel - great lunch/dinner
Chatsworth cafe - breakfast
15mins to closest beach (shark bay which allows cars to drive along it) . Great fishing too.
18mins to New Italy state forest
Has dedicated mountain bike tracks.
Allows moterbikes and horse riding.
(Easy parking)
Pets welcome including horses.
Dogs must be on leash.
Toilets
Showers
Water hookup
from
AU$37
/ night
"Dodona"
3. "Dodona"
99%
(623)
58km from Grafton · 8 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to Dodona - ancient Greek meaning "God's Gift".
Here you can camp by a permanent flowing creek in our beautiful green valley. Sites are accessible by all types of vehicles such as RVs, caravans, motorhomes, big rigs, camper trailers or basic tent camping.
Campfires are permitted when restrictions aren't in place, firewood is available at $15 per bag and bonus inclusion of a lovely swimming pool and BBQ area!
Shower & toilet available.
There is 350 km of dirt trails in the very large Orara State Forest behind our property which is great for mountain bike riding, or horse riding (no horse riding permitted on the property).
Pet friendly. Stay with a local, friendly host.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from
AU$13
/ night
Mystery Bliss
4. Mystery Bliss
29km from Grafton · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
Offering 40 acres of Melaleuca Forest with two rivers just three minutes drive away. It's peaceful and full of birds singing during the day, with farmlands surrounding it.
There are no facilities, so campers need to be fully self-contained and please take all waste with you. It's untouched and natural. You are welcome to find a suitable spot on the block to set up.
The property is 20 drive mins to Yamba and 10 minutes drive to the historic Scottish town of McLean, so makes a great basecamp to explore the area.
There is a hospital close by, and restaurants five minutes drive away, as well as houseboat hire 10 minutes away.
Friendly neighbours.
Campfires
from
AU$31
/ night
Wild Nymboida Camping Dorrigo
5. Wild Nymboida Camping Dorrigo
100%
(306)
69km from Grafton · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Come and enjoy our private camping spots on the beautiful Nymboida River, New South Wales.
Check in is before 5pm no check-ins after 5pm
Campers have direct access to the river which is great for swimming and paddling.
Please note that this is a free flowing river and there are rapids and waterfalls in parts, so care must be taken in parts.
The campsites do require a
4WD to be accessed and are not suitable for larger caravans. Small of road vans and camper trailers are fine.
Pets are welcome but we are a working cattle property, so if your dog is going to chase cattle it's probably not a great fit.
There is a lot to do in the area, including bushwalking, chasing waterfalls, local markets, restaurants, wineries and galleries.
20 minutes from Dorrigo and 50 minutes from Bellingen.
We charge $25 per adult per night Kids are free
Toilets
Campfires
from
AU$31
/ night
95% (5.9K) • 226 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Grafton
Nature’s Retreat
1. Nature’s Retreat
97%
(15)
36km from Grafton · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
Located, just 25 minutes from the pristine beaches of Yamba and Iluka.
Across the river and just 15 minutes from the Scottish town of Maclean, nestled high in the Yamba hinterland.
You will not hear traffic, you will not see headlights. Pure peace and tranquility for you to relax, chill and enjoy.
The sites are surrounded by rugged mountainous bush land with views, trails, cliffs, 3 creeks to explore and includes a private lake ‘Lake Arid’ with its own island, ‘Dead Dog Island’. Swim, paddle, fish, play.
Metres away is another private swimming hole ‘Pants Off Pond’ stocked with Silver Perch and Bass.
So whether you indulge in pants off, or leave them on and just fish it’s up to you.
Explore a little further and you’ll find ‘The Abyss’ a former micro quarry, 9m deep waterhole.
The creeks have waterfalls, swimming holes, pure and clean, though are a rugged unmarked hike.
The sites are site only. You’ll need to take care of your waste, water, rubbish and power. Generator is ok, we’re out of earshot, so is everyone else.
Each site has a picnic table and a fire pit and an abundance of ‘cut your own’ firewood upon the ground.
Remember, fires this time of year are for ‘cooking only’, so be sure to bring those marshmallows…
Pet Friendly, 4WD friendly with a bunch of serious challenges too… Horse friendly too, yep, there’s a yard to keep them too, up by the house.
Accessible by 2WD with sites with enough space for any size caravan or motor home.
While exploring, if you find a spot you’d rather camp, simply ask.
We live on the property so help is nearby for any issues and the access road is shared.
Peace, quiet and nature abounds.
Campfires
Picnic table
from
AU$37
/ night
Mororo Hobby Farm
2. Mororo Hobby Farm
100%
(4)
47km from Grafton · 11 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
50 acre Hobby farm.
Lovely walking tracks through forest.
Chickens, peacock, horses, cows to view and pat.
Pitch a tent and enjoy the view of the dam, black cockatoos flying overhead and the relaxed vibe of this coastal farm.
There is a flying fox, tree swing, half pipe for skateboarding, trampoline and plenty of space to ride your bike. Swim in the dam, go for a forest walk or enjoys watching the animals.
3mins off the pacific highway so easy stop off
What’s nearby -
Harwood hotel - great lunch/dinner
Chatsworth cafe - breakfast
15mins to closest beach (shark bay which allows cars to drive along it) . Great fishing too.
18mins to New Italy state forest
Has dedicated mountain bike tracks.
Allows moterbikes and horse riding.
(Easy parking)
Pets welcome including horses.
Dogs must be on leash.
Toilets
Showers
Water hookup
from
AU$37
/ night
"Dodona"
3. "Dodona"
99%
(623)
58km from Grafton · 8 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to Dodona - ancient Greek meaning "God's Gift".
Here you can camp by a permanent flowing creek in our beautiful green valley. Sites are accessible by all types of vehicles such as RVs, caravans, motorhomes, big rigs, camper trailers or basic tent camping.
Campfires are permitted when restrictions aren't in place, firewood is available at $15 per bag and bonus inclusion of a lovely swimming pool and BBQ area!
Shower & toilet available.
There is 350 km of dirt trails in the very large Orara State Forest behind our property which is great for mountain bike riding, or horse riding (no horse riding permitted on the property).
Pet friendly. Stay with a local, friendly host.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from
AU$13
/ night
Mystery Bliss
4. Mystery Bliss
29km from Grafton · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
Offering 40 acres of Melaleuca Forest with two rivers just three minutes drive away. It's peaceful and full of birds singing during the day, with farmlands surrounding it.
There are no facilities, so campers need to be fully self-contained and please take all waste with you. It's untouched and natural. You are welcome to find a suitable spot on the block to set up.
The property is 20 drive mins to Yamba and 10 minutes drive to the historic Scottish town of McLean, so makes a great basecamp to explore the area.
There is a hospital close by, and restaurants five minutes drive away, as well as houseboat hire 10 minutes away.
Friendly neighbours.
Campfires
from
AU$31
/ night
Wild Nymboida Camping Dorrigo
5. Wild Nymboida Camping Dorrigo
100%
(306)
69km from Grafton · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Come and enjoy our private camping spots on the beautiful Nymboida River, New South Wales.
Check in is before 5pm no check-ins after 5pm
Campers have direct access to the river which is great for swimming and paddling.
Please note that this is a free flowing river and there are rapids and waterfalls in parts, so care must be taken in parts.
The campsites do require a
4WD to be accessed and are not suitable for larger caravans. Small of road vans and camper trailers are fine.
Pets are welcome but we are a working cattle property, so if your dog is going to chase cattle it's probably not a great fit.
There is a lot to do in the area, including bushwalking, chasing waterfalls, local markets, restaurants, wineries and galleries.
20 minutes from Dorrigo and 50 minutes from Bellingen.
We charge $25 per adult per night Kids are free
Toilets
Campfires
from
AU$31
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Sami
1 week ago
3 m Class B
Awesome site, came in last minute on New Year’s Eve expected to not find a place and glad we did because this was an excellent stay, Will definitely be coming back. Host was lovely Would be awesome for kids and easy to get in with a 2WD.
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Cal
2 weeks ago
With pets
Absolutely beautiful property! Ngaio was super lovely and accomodating. The cabin was comfortable and clean. Our dog had a fantastic time running free in the paddock and swimming in the dam. Looking forward to coming back when we’re next in the area.
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Cooper
2 weeks ago
Dominique
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
This was our second time back to Stuart’s campground - we loved it so much last year, we had to come back!
We stayed at site 3 on our first visit, but could only book site 2 the following time. It was beautiful, peaceful and well kept.
We preferred site 3, as its more private (site 2 shares a toilet with site 1, although it is still private nonetheless) and site 3 had better access to the river.
Toilet is well maintained, there are no faults to this property!
We will definitely be back once again, it’s one of our favourite campsites we’ve ever stayed in. Thanks again Stuart!
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Grace
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
This place is magnificent. Wow. We are still talking about this campsite days later and it has set the bar so high for all the follow afterwards. Stuart met us at the house and drove us down to the campsite. It was so lush and private, and it’s clear Stuart takes a lot of pride in maintaining his property. The river was cool but refreshing and having this little stretch of paradise to ourselves was incredible. We are still shocked that we had it all to ourselves as you could easily fit 4 campers on this patch. The compost loo with a view was a great feature, and having a fire pit was a huge bonus. We would consider ourselves lucky to be back!
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Sascha
2 weeks ago
6 m Class B
Pop is one of the most perfect places we’ve ever stayed ! Just so pretty - ideal for off grid.
Fire pit and table supplied all beside a picturesque little pond!
We met Luke and had the perfect nights stay.
Can’t wait to return
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Libby
2 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
My family had a great time camping here, the owner Luke made us feel very welcome and showed us to our campsite site and was super friendly. We would definitely come again! Thanks for being awesome, Luke!
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Troy
2 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Nature’s Retreat
Was happy with everything from the interaction with owner of the property to the privacy of our stay.
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Adam
2 weeks ago
3 m pop-up camper
With pets
Amazing well set by the river
Definitely recommend
Definitely will be back
And Amazing host
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Rudy
2 weeks ago
8 m travel trailer
With pets
Great location in bush yet close to the river and beaches. Great place for your Dog to be off leash. Luke came around to say G'day great bloke. Very peaceful.
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Michael
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Best camp spot in the world… which is why we keep coming back. Thanks Stuart
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Julie
2 weeks ago
8 m travel trailer
Very relaxing and not to far away from Coffs Harbour. Highly recommend
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Marco
3 weeks ago
7 m Class A
With kids
Staying with Richard was a wonderful experience for us and the children. Richard is a wonderfully warm person who makes you feel right at home.
A beautiful property, surrounded by nature. A barbecue with wood is available, as are bathroom facilities, electricity, and water. There's even a swimming pool for the kids.
We recommend staying with Richard to everyone.
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Jake
3 weeks ago
6 m travel trailer
With kids
Great spot. Great owner. Easy access with power water and a swimming pool
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Darrel
December 2025
Tent
Group trip
Another enjoyable stay. Thank you again Stuart for sharing your property with us. Loved the peace and quiet, right next to the river. Perfect for a swim and relax.
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Laura
December 2025
With pets
Absolutely beautiful property, generous hosts, very handy to the highway. We had a lovely stop off in the studio flat & would love to return for a longer stay. A great place for kids & our doggo loved being able to interact with the animals, was very curious/wary of the super cute highland cow!
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David
December 2025
6 m pop-up camper
Great flat campsite, plenty of room and good view of the river below.
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James
December 2025
4 m pop-up camper
Quiet and secluded right on the river. Great spot.
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Michael
December 2025
Tent
With pets
It’s the best. Highly recommend. It will become your regular as it has become mine.
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Andrei
December 2025
8 m Class A
With kids
Richard's farm is a massive piece of land and we were allowed to pick any spot. Richard is a gracious host who proved all the necessities for the travelers - fresh water and power. There is plenty of wood on site and Richard can lend you an axe if you feel up to it. Bring some carrots and apples to feed the neighbours horses - kids will love it. The site itself is reasonably leveled and we had no issues in parking our motorhome. Overall our stay was fun and enjoyable.
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