The best waterfall campgrounds near South West Rocks, New South Wales

Welcome to Hipcamp, the go-to website for all your camping needs in Australia. If you're looking for a camping experience near South West Rocks, New South Wales, with a preference for waterfalls, we've got you covered. With over 420 available options in the area, you'll have no shortage of choices. Check out our top campsites like Footprints in Style (276 reviews), Ol Dairy Camp (116 reviews), and Jumping Dog (91 reviews). These campsites offer popular facilities like rubbish disposal, potable water, and campfires. Plus, you can enjoy activities like horseback riding, climbing, and exploring historic sites. So, pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable camping adventure near South West Rocks, New South Wales!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp, the go-to website for all your camping needs in Australia. If you're looking for a camping experience near South West Rocks, New South Wales, with a preference for waterfalls, we've got you covered. With over 420 available options in the area, you'll have no shortage of choices. Check out our top campsites like Footprints in Style (276 reviews), Ol Dairy Camp (116 reviews), and Jumping Dog (91 reviews). These campsites offer popular facilities like rubbish disposal, potable water, and campfires. Plus, you can enjoy activities like horseback riding, climbing, and exploring historic sites. So, pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable camping adventure near South West Rocks, New South Wales!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Oasis of Hope

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70km from South West Rocks · 68 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Upper Orara, NSW

Nested in the Coffs Harbour hinterland is this stunning 250 acre property, offering both powered and unpowered site options and great facilties over 2 campsites. Wayper Creek flows though the property, and there are manicured lawns, a large toilet and shower block with hot showers, a caravan dump point, a large BBQ shelter, firepit, and lots of lovely spots to enjoy the plethora of wildlife. During holiday season we have a second campsite opened, which has lovely amenities, too. We regularly have abseilers come down our creek, as a set of 7 waterfalls is only a 60-minute hike through the creek away. It is a stunning place for relaxation. With limited phone reception. Pets are welcome too.

2. Never Never Park

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69km from South West Rocks · 10 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Megan, NSW

Never Never Park is a Sub-Tropical Rainforest property which borders the ancient Gondwana World Heritage National Park on 2 sides including along Coopernook creek. Located half an hours drive Northeast of Dorrigo and 1 hour West of Coffs Harbour (via Eastern Dorrigo Way) in the beautiful Bellingen Shire, surrounded by various National Parks with 4WD tracks, crystal clear creeks, waterfalls, cascades, swimming holes and picnic areas. The property is 400 acres featuring spring fed mountain streams, cascades and waterfalls that run through its central gorge. First surveyed in 1906 and logged in the days of bullocks and hand saws, remnants of a bygone era remain including the “Jack Feeney Memorial Giant Tallowwood Tree”, a Champion Tree of Australia listed in the National Register of Big Trees. It’s over 50m tall, more than 1000 years old, and was around long before Captain Cook reached our shores. The landscape starts in dense Sub-Tropical Rainforest opening up to lush green pastures overlooking the amazing views to the west showcasing hedge-rowed rolling hillsides and 1600m high mountain range towards Marengo. The local fauna is amazing and quite rare, featuring the locals of the Gondwana Rainforests, Koala’s, Wallabies, Paddy Melons, Lyre Birds, Satin Bower Birds, Glossy Black Cockatoo’s, King parrots, Crimson Rosella’s, Wedgetail Eagles, Catbirds, Riflebirds, Fairy wrens, Diamond pythons, Water dragons, Giant Panda snails, Glow Worms, Fire Flys and many more… including our Horses, Cows, Chooks and Bees. Similarly, the flora is very diverse including Native Tall Hardwoods, various types of Palms and tree ferns, Rainforest and flowering Trees, Vines, flowering grasses, Stag Elk horns and other epiphytes, Crows nests, Mosses, Orchids and more. A magical land that time forgot - Tranquil and Peaceful. Hang out in the lush greenness and read a book, walk barefoot in the paddocks, explore the creeks and waterfalls, walk the many trails through lush rainforest, birdwatching, gold panning, mountain biking or just sit around and enjoy the spectacular scenery…360 degree sky watching, see the Milky Way come alive at night, Clouds being birthed out of mountain gullies after rains, rolling mists and magical sunset views to the mountains… take your pick….

3. Homegrown Organics Farm

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56km from South West Rocks · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Upper Rollands Plains, NSW

Join us at our Organic Garden. We are a busy organic veggie farm nestled in the Upper Rollands Plains Valley. Surrounded by forest, with large dams (great for swimming), plenty of wildlife and horses in the paddock. We offer paid garden tours and the opportunity to harvest fresh organic veggies for your dinner, or maybe you want to work in the garden with our team for your dinner, learning new skills as you go! Set up in The Grove or amongst The Pecans and enjoy the quiet. Shady pockets and sunny rows, a fireplace with wood and plenty of space! Just a short walk to the toilet and shower and a short drive to our favourite swimming hole in the river which has shallow areas for the kids and a bridge to jump off for the adventurous. Just the break you are needing! Campfires permitted in designated fire places only. Please note, we are an alcohol and drug-free property. Things to do on the farm: *relax around a fire *take a tour in our garden *go for a bush walk on one of our tracks *bring your canoes or kayaks and use them in our dam or the river *go for a swim in our dam - we are happy to share our surfboards & noodles *bring your binoculars and enjoy the birdlife *bring your bikes and ride our bush tracks *4WD up our back hill to the top ridge - rough unkept track Things to do near by: *go for a swim in our near by swimming holes *take a picnic and discover Wilson River Reserve and it's amazing waterfalls *just down the road you will find Chef2Farmer a regenerative farm with pigs, beef & chooks - book a tour *take a 4WD adventure into the surrounding state forest *4WD your way into the Kippara water hole complete with a rope swing and cliffs to jump off *bike ride through the many state forest tracks Attractions in our near by towns of Port Macquarie or Wauchope: *Beautiful beaches *Delicious Blue Cow Gelato *Stoney Aqua Park & Stoney Action Park https://www.stoneypark.com.au/ *Timbertown https://timbertown.com.au/ *Wild Nets https://wildnets.com.au/ *Centre of Gravity https://www.centreofgravity.com.au/ *Wavebowl https://wavebowl.com.au/ *Driving Rang & Mini Golf http://www.portmacquariegolfrange.com.au/ *Hydro Golf https://www.hydrogolf.com.au/ *Mid North Coast Paintball https://midnorthcoastpaintball.com.au *Camel Safaris https://www.portmacquariecamels.com.au/ *Bago Maze & Wine https://www.bago.com.au/ *Whale Watching https://portjet.com.au/whales-and-dolphins.html *Richardoes Tomatoes & Strawberries Pick Your Own https://www.ricardoes.com/ *Billabong Zoo https://www.billabongzoo.com.au/ *Koala Hospital https://koalahospital.org.au/ *The Real Food Market, other markets & events https://www.portmacquarieinfo.com.au/whats-on *Hello Koala Sculpture Trail https://www.hellokoalas.com/ *Surf School https://portmacquariesurfschool.com.au/ *Sea Acres Rainforest Centre https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/sea-acres-national-park *Mountain Bike Trails https://www.trailforks.com/region/port-macquarie-12330/ *Fishing *Surfing

4. Jumping Dog

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42km from South West Rocks · 39 sites · Tents, RVs · Spicketts Creek, NSW

Seven acres mixed forest and lawn alongside Spicketts Creek which is excellent for swimming in with a waterfall and a diving board. The birds are amazing here - you'll be woken by kookaburras. Extensive State Forests are adjacent to the property so there are lots of walks. Motorbikes can be stored here although not ridden on the property itself. We offer 12 sites for campers, mainly well grassed with beautiful views and varying degrees of privacy. Toilet and cold shower available. The 400m gravel driveway has speed bumps and is not normally suitable for 2WDs that are towing vehicles or front WD motor homes. Certain sites may also not be suitable for rear wheel 2wd motorhomes. Caravans up to 6m with 4WD cars OK. Camper trailers OK with AWD. Sites will be allocated on arrival depending on weather conditions. All campers have access to the same swimming hole and creek. 3 fresh water supply taps. Long drop "loo with a view" is 140m from the creek. Cold shower at the creek. Up to 2 small and medium dogs up to 20 kg Dogs Ok but Male dogs under 3 yrs old must be desexed and all dogs on leashes within 25 metres of house or as otherwise requested.

Stories from the community

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Sharon

2 weeks ago

5 m pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Never Never Park

Absolutely beautiful spot, very private, great views. Host was lovely and there were many birds around.

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Mario

2 weeks ago

7 m Class B

1 night at Never Never Park

Sharon and Rob greeted us on. arrival and we feelt welcome. Never never land is very tranquille and magical location. Definetly recommend to stay a few days in this superb location.

Beautiful fresh running water, dogs coats were very soft after swimming

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Christopher

3 weeks ago

6 m Class B

With pets

2 nights at Oasis of Hope

Beautifully landscaped lawns and gardens, fantastic creek for our dogs to swim in. Don was very helpful and accommodating, will definitely be back 🐶❤️🐶❤️

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Eric

3 weeks ago

6 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Oasis of Hope

Good peaceful campground. Creek hike was difficult but beautiful. Would go back.

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Nick

November 2025

8 m travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Oasis of Hope

Stunning property in the valley with a beautiful creek running through the site. Our dog was in heaven. Worth the journey up the creek but careful of leeches and ticks (we unfortunately found both).

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miranda

November 2025

7 m Class A

1 night at Oasis of Hope

Absolutely outstanding camp site. Very thoughtful hosts with a host of well thought put extras like clothes hangers and washing powder, a communion fridge for all to use. The scenery is amazing.

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Amanda

November 2025

10 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Oasis of Hope

Beautiful green sites, clean amenities, gorgeous swimming holes

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Amanda

November 2025

5 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Oasis of Hope

Lovely and green sites, Clean bathrooms, beautiful swimming spots and walks

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Dennis

November 2025

Tent

3 nights at Oasis of Hope

My partner and I stayed at the Oasis of Hope camp for 3 nights and were amazed by how gorgeous the location is from the very beginning of the drive to our campsite. The campground is located right in the middle of a lush, green, and vibrant rainforest, with the sounds of the creek being able to be heard from your tent or swag. One of the owners of the property, Donald, even came by on our second day of camping to check in with us. We had a lovely conversation about the area and some exciting encounters with the local wildlife he’s had in the past. All in all, it feels like you’re camping in paradise, and we would also like to mention that the whole property is extremely well maintained. The showers and bathrooms are super clean, and the lawn is cut to perfection. We will definitely be back here in the future and recommending the Oasis of Hope to our friends and family!

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Ellie a

October 2025

Tent

3 nights at Oasis of Hope

This was our second time camping at oasis of hope, and it was once again incredible!! Such a beautiful camp site with some of the best facilities we have ever used camping! Clean bathrooms, hot showers, and the most beautiful hike up to the waterfalls! We would %100 recommend it for everyone.

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Jess

October 2025

4 m travel trailer

2 nights at Oasis of Hope

Oasis of Hope was just what I needed. A little paradise away from it all. I stayed in the unpowered area by the creek, there were only a couple of other campers on the property during my stay so it was very peaceful. I’d love to visit again.

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Natasha

October 2025

6 m travel trailer

5 nights at Oasis of Hope

Beautiful area. Very natural and quiet. Great facilities, bonus having hot showers and toilets!

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Samantha

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Oasis of Hope

Beautiful clean place. Toilets and shower is clean, place was beautiful. Would definitely come back here. Great for kids, couple or solo travelling

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Hayley

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Oasis of Hope

Great camping spot!! Beautiful, well kept, amenities provided, perfect for kids and families

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Jacinta

October 2025

8 m travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Oasis of Hope

This place was amazing! The sites were large and they had lots of facilities for those that like creature comforts. We look forward to returning again.

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nle23692

October 2025

8 m travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Oasis of Hope

Large amenities and laundry block, beautiful swimming areas, very spacious clean sites and plenty of ground for games makes Oasis of Hope perfect for family camping. Hosts made the night an occasion delivering some firewood to the bonfire which allowed us to have the kids camp favourite roasted marshmallows. Well set out, we had a fantastic time and look forward to returning.

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Denise

October 2025

12 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Oasis of Hope

Beautiful property, friendly host. We were self sufficient so didn’t use any amenities. Lovely place, we only stayed one night.

Michael and Loretta

October 2025

5 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Oasis of Hope

Beautiful property with good opportunities for private camping.

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Alex

October 2025

10 m travel trailer

2 nights at Oasis of Hope

We were lucky enough to have the entire place to ourselves, but the real highlight was the stunning surroundings - towering trees and a creek where our dog swum all afternoon. The facilities were immaculate and fresh, adding to the overall experience. This campsite truly exceeded our expectations - 5 stars well deserved!

Kenan

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Never Never Park

Such a beautiful location to unwind and relax. Lovely hosts and beautiful trails with glow worms and fireflies, the horses are wonderful and so friendly too. Would definitely recommend 10/10