- Camping with pets allowed
The best dog-friendly camping near St Clair
95% (9.5K) • 204 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near St Clair
Otford Park nr Royal National Park
1. Otford Park nr Royal National Park
99%
(464)
50km from St Clair · 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
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
AU$79
/ night
Buxton Getaway
2. Buxton Getaway
97%
(466)
57km from St Clair · 8 sites · Tents, RVs
Located just one hour from Sydney, our property features 19 acres of pure serenity with two dams and one large enough to kayak on (kayaks supplied). The back of the property is perfect for camping and suitable for a small to medium caravan/camper.
The larger dam has a picnic area and kayaks available to paddle on.
Adjoining our property is Nattai National Park with a lovely 20 minute walk down to Little River. The Aqua Pool Trail in the National Park is just gorgeous.
If you wish to try and catch some yabbies from the dams the only allowable and fun way is by a long stick and sausage. Hooks, fishing lines and traps are not allowed as we have people, dogs and horses swimming in the dams.
We welcome self-contained campers who bring their shower/toilet set up. We do have two drop pit toilets available and each campsite has a pit fire provided. We are getting low on firewood so you will need to bring some along with you. There is access to drinking water.
Our property is 2WD accessible and can accommodate small caravans and camper trailers.
Not far from Buxton is Thirlmere where the Steam Train Museum is and train rides are available on the weekends, a great activity for the kids. Thirlmere Lakes National Park is perfect for a relaxing picnic, walk, birdwatching, and glimpse into locomotive history. Mittagong and Bowral have great wineries with restaurant/bistro.
Pets are welcome.
There's a range of different bushwalking trails in the region, including Starlights trail, a scenic bushwalk suited to experienced hikers, which forms part the Greater Blue Mountains trail network between Mittagong and Katoomba.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
AU$79
/ night
Nos Astra
3. Nos Astra
99%
(72)
57km from St Clair · 1 site
Secluded property situated on an elevated location to watch the sunset over a panoramic view of the Narrowneck Plateau and in a dark sky area to gaze at the stars and milkyway minutes away from the famous Six Foot Track hike, Coxs River and the Bowtell's suspension bridge..
Absolute privacy and a stunning spot to watch the sun set and stars rise. The entire 100 acre property is yours to explore with the booking including a creek with and waterfall after rains.
We are pleased to share our private family weekender with you and your loved ones to disconnect from your busy lives and create some wonderful memories together.
We offer our entire property for camping but also with a completely off grid cabin (full disclosure: subject to council approval so technically we are offering the entire property for camping, as well as the full access to everything on it).
Inside you will find ample space to cook in the kitchenette, have a hot shower in the modern bathroom or sit by the fireplace to read from our small library.
Our desired experience for you is seclusion and privacy, so it will be a self-check in/out process.
Note: BYO linen (queen bedsheets, quilt covers, pillow cases, towels)
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
AU$349
/ night
Hartley Vale Garlic Farm
4. Hartley Vale Garlic Farm
93%
(362)
58km from St Clair · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
The Hartley Vale Garlic Farm was established in 2018 as an organic garlic farm now owned by James and Michelle and their two children. The farm features a hempcrete building named 'The Stinking Rose' used for drying and curing garlic, that also acts as a big room for garlic feasts during planting (March, April and May each year). The building also houses toilet and shower facilities for guests when camping on site. On some evenings, the sky puts on a real show of golden sun rays with pink, purple and blue clouds while swallows flit across the garden beds catching moths. Our guests like to sit around their campfires watching the spectacular show while kids and dogs run around without the burden of leashes or noise of city traffic.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
AU$67
/ night
Behesht Retreat
5. Behesht Retreat
95%
(21)
58km from St Clair · 4 sites
14 acre bush block backing on to Yengo National Park. Wrights Creek is a small suburb between Wiseman’s Ferry and St. Albans in the Hawkesbury, 1.5-2hrs from Sydney. Enjoy a quiet escape in nature with plenty of bush walking opportunities and river access for swimming just a 5 min drive away. Markets are on once a month at St Albans and there is a quaint pub and cafe there open on weekends. Enjoy our infinity edge swimming pool and sit back around the outdoor campfire of an evening (unless total fire bans apply). There are composting toilets and cold showers available, however we are on tank water so keep them under 3 min please! Drinking water also available and BBQ facilities. Grassy area is gently sloped with pockets of flat areas and one large section flattened to fit 3-4 tents.
Campfires
Toilets
Showers
from
AU$73
/ night
95% (9.5K) • 204 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near St Clair
Otford Park nr Royal National Park
1. Otford Park nr Royal National Park
99%
(464)
50km from St Clair · 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
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
AU$79
/ night
Buxton Getaway
2. Buxton Getaway
97%
(466)
57km from St Clair · 8 sites · Tents, RVs
Located just one hour from Sydney, our property features 19 acres of pure serenity with two dams and one large enough to kayak on (kayaks supplied). The back of the property is perfect for camping and suitable for a small to medium caravan/camper.
The larger dam has a picnic area and kayaks available to paddle on.
Adjoining our property is Nattai National Park with a lovely 20 minute walk down to Little River. The Aqua Pool Trail in the National Park is just gorgeous.
If you wish to try and catch some yabbies from the dams the only allowable and fun way is by a long stick and sausage. Hooks, fishing lines and traps are not allowed as we have people, dogs and horses swimming in the dams.
We welcome self-contained campers who bring their shower/toilet set up. We do have two drop pit toilets available and each campsite has a pit fire provided. We are getting low on firewood so you will need to bring some along with you. There is access to drinking water.
Our property is 2WD accessible and can accommodate small caravans and camper trailers.
Not far from Buxton is Thirlmere where the Steam Train Museum is and train rides are available on the weekends, a great activity for the kids. Thirlmere Lakes National Park is perfect for a relaxing picnic, walk, birdwatching, and glimpse into locomotive history. Mittagong and Bowral have great wineries with restaurant/bistro.
Pets are welcome.
There's a range of different bushwalking trails in the region, including Starlights trail, a scenic bushwalk suited to experienced hikers, which forms part the Greater Blue Mountains trail network between Mittagong and Katoomba.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
AU$79
/ night
Nos Astra
3. Nos Astra
99%
(72)
57km from St Clair · 1 site
Secluded property situated on an elevated location to watch the sunset over a panoramic view of the Narrowneck Plateau and in a dark sky area to gaze at the stars and milkyway minutes away from the famous Six Foot Track hike, Coxs River and the Bowtell's suspension bridge..
Absolute privacy and a stunning spot to watch the sun set and stars rise. The entire 100 acre property is yours to explore with the booking including a creek with and waterfall after rains.
We are pleased to share our private family weekender with you and your loved ones to disconnect from your busy lives and create some wonderful memories together.
We offer our entire property for camping but also with a completely off grid cabin (full disclosure: subject to council approval so technically we are offering the entire property for camping, as well as the full access to everything on it).
Inside you will find ample space to cook in the kitchenette, have a hot shower in the modern bathroom or sit by the fireplace to read from our small library.
Our desired experience for you is seclusion and privacy, so it will be a self-check in/out process.
Note: BYO linen (queen bedsheets, quilt covers, pillow cases, towels)
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
AU$349
/ night
Hartley Vale Garlic Farm
4. Hartley Vale Garlic Farm
93%
(362)
58km from St Clair · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
The Hartley Vale Garlic Farm was established in 2018 as an organic garlic farm now owned by James and Michelle and their two children. The farm features a hempcrete building named 'The Stinking Rose' used for drying and curing garlic, that also acts as a big room for garlic feasts during planting (March, April and May each year). The building also houses toilet and shower facilities for guests when camping on site. On some evenings, the sky puts on a real show of golden sun rays with pink, purple and blue clouds while swallows flit across the garden beds catching moths. Our guests like to sit around their campfires watching the spectacular show while kids and dogs run around without the burden of leashes or noise of city traffic.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
AU$67
/ night
Behesht Retreat
5. Behesht Retreat
95%
(21)
58km from St Clair · 4 sites
14 acre bush block backing on to Yengo National Park. Wrights Creek is a small suburb between Wiseman’s Ferry and St. Albans in the Hawkesbury, 1.5-2hrs from Sydney. Enjoy a quiet escape in nature with plenty of bush walking opportunities and river access for swimming just a 5 min drive away. Markets are on once a month at St Albans and there is a quaint pub and cafe there open on weekends. Enjoy our infinity edge swimming pool and sit back around the outdoor campfire of an evening (unless total fire bans apply). There are composting toilets and cold showers available, however we are on tank water so keep them under 3 min please! Drinking water also available and BBQ facilities. Grassy area is gently sloped with pockets of flat areas and one large section flattened to fit 3-4 tents.
Campfires
Toilets
Showers
from
AU$73
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Tom
1 week ago
Weekend Trip to Nos Astra
Nos Astra was a great spot! The cabin had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
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Elaine
2 weeks ago
3 m Class B
Lucinda responded quickly to all enquiries. Lovely little bush camp for people with dogs. Fire pit was lovely and very clean compost toilets. So accessible to the little river and the lovely aqua pool. Certainly more expensive than most of the NSW parks but we haven’t used hip camp before.
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Jez
2 weeks ago
5 m car
With pets
Very nice Area! Lots of Wildlife and the journey to the little River was fun and a medium hike level. Our puppies absolutely loved it there and like to swim and run around. Very spacious areas so campers are not on top of each other.
Communication between myself and Luvina was easy and clear. Would definitely recommended and would love to stay again.
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brendan
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Really tranquil, lovely spot. Had everything you need for a small getaway! Not to mention the strawberry farm 2 minutes down the road!
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Will
2 weeks ago
5 m car
Would recommend staying here. Such a unique, remote and welcoming experience. Thank you for the farmers son for showing us around and giving us recommendations for the local town. The farms dogs were a bonus :)
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Jabbar
3 weeks ago
Group trip
Amazing place, adventure roads and peaceful area. Would recommend 10/10
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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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Mark
3 weeks ago
7 m travel trailer
With pets
Great base camp to explore area. Fantastic views and sunsets. Michelle is very helpful and accommodating. The two dogs Daisy and Stephen are beautiful and great entertainment as was their little helper Oscar who was very informative and great to have a chat to.
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John
3 weeks ago
6 m travel trailer
With pets
Really enjoyed our stay - next to two dams with turtles and yabbys !
The swimming hole was fantastic and beautiful to trek to - 15min.
Flushing w/c is available next to sites 1&2 which was a welcome surprise
Sites were spaced out adequately and kids enjoyed the kayaks on the dam
We would stay agin
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Luke
3 weeks ago
Tent
Had a great time camping here again! The sites are well maintained, friendly and helpful hosts, the dam is also a nice way to cool off. Toilets are also a huge plus, would definitely come back here again!
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Sean
3 weeks ago
5 m pop-up camper
With pets
Directions and map were clear and the property is conveniently close to small towns / shops. The large dam looked inviting but we opted to go to the pools which was a 20min walk or so innthe heat, but definitely worth it is gorgeous! Composting toilet near site 5 was supriprisingly clean.
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Ellie
3 weeks ago
Tent
Beautiful views, friendly and welcoming host, and great warm shower on-site!
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Sean
January 2026
Tent
Great spot close to Sydney. Access to Little River is amazing. Would definitely recommend.
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Judy
January 2026
8 m Class A
It truly has stunning views of the Blue Mountains, and is a lovely place.
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Julie
January 2026
Tent
With kids
We enjoyed our stay at The Secret Getaway. The road into the camp ground was easy and accessible for 2WD cars. We were allocated camp #2, which had full exposure to the sun, so it got really hot on a 40deg day we were there.
But it didn't dampen our experience. We didn't swim in either dams (water was a little muddy) and Aqua Pool and Little River was about a 20-25min hike.
Luvina and Victor were great hosts. Instructions were clear and they were very responsive to msgs.
Would recommend it for families.
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Tayla
January 2026
Tent
With pets
This is our second time visiting The Secret Getaway! This time we came with a group of friends and our dogs! To say we had a great time is an understatement- even with the 40 degree heat. Thank god for being able to swim in the dam. The sites are flat and easy to access. Since we went last time they have put in a flushable toilet which is a nice little addition. The composting toilets are perfectly fine though. Highly recommend this camp for big groups or just a quick getaway for a couple!
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Genevieve
January 2026
18 m Class B
With pets
The campsite at Buxton was really lovely to have a true bush experience. We had a site with a fire pit which we enjoyed, and it was very close to a dam, which was lovely to cool down in a float around in on our Lilo's.. We are new to camping We're amazed at how clean and well thought out the toilets were.. the most amazing dropout I've ever seen with everything you need. We had an amazing walk to the aqua pools.. It is a quite a big walk and I recommend sturdy shoes and even aqua shoes for walking in the river.. It was a great experience and the children loved floating down the river and jumping off the rocks. The campsites were far enough away from others but enough to know that you weren't alone. It was really great for a first time.
Also checking in and out was easy. Highly recommend..
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Matt
January 2026
With pets
We loved our stay at Nos Astra for 2 nights. The views are amazing, seclusion at its finest. We had fun exploring the property and the stars at night were next level. The cabin itself could benefit from a little bit of love and you are at the mercy of the previous guests regarding the cleanliness of the of the cabin. Overall we loved it.
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Kelly
January 2026
Tent
With pets
Beautiful place and the host is very friendly. We really liked the garlic scones, they were amazing.
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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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