The best camping near Stanwell Tops with surfing

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Go camping in NSW near natural wildlife, relaxing pools, and coastal hotspots—all accessible from Stanwell Tops. Campers can explore historic tunnels in search of glow worms at Old Helensburgh Station, then stay at in-town holiday parks with powered and unpowered sites or ensuite family cabins. Symbio Wildlife Park promises unique animal encounters, and Dharawal National Park offers great hiking and relaxation at on-site beachfront campsites. January through May is a prime time to go off-grid at remote campgrounds near Royal National Park. Overnight shelters inside the park are handy for early morning cliff walks and excursions to scenic waterfalls.

97% (495)

Top-rated campgrounds

Misty Mountain Farm - Farm Stay

1. Misty Mountain Farm - Farm Stay

95%
(311)
75km from Stanwell Tops · 27 sites · Tents, RVs · Coolangatta, NSW
There are camp sites to suit your group of: 2, 4, 6 or up to 12 people (Book extra if required, your group will be allocated together) - Camp sites 11 -12 are for group bookings - 4-12 guests Misty Mountain Farm is a family run working beef cattle property and horse training facility situated at the base of picturesque Coolangatta Mountain. Camp grounds are well maintained grass paddocks surrounded by beautiful picturesque scenery. * Campfires are permitted when local restrictions are not in place. - Fire pits can be provided. - Firewood must be within the firepit. No long logs hanging outside of fire pit. - Firewood kindling for cooking is supplied. - Firewood for evenings can be purchased upon arrival - 20kg bag @ $20. LOCAL THINGS TO DO: - Coolangatta Estate Winery cellar door wine tasting and restaurant is next door (First settlement on the south coast) - Local wineries: Mountain Ridge, Two Figs, Silos, Crooked River, Cambewarra. - Bangalay Restaurant is a multi award winning regional restaurant. - Heads Hotel Pub (offers courtesy bus from camp ground and return) - Berry (15 minutes) - Jervis Bay (45 minutes) - Boating and Fishing on Shoalhaven River - Dog friendly 7 mile beach (north of the surf club) - Jamberoo Action Park (40 minutes) Shoalhaven Heads (5 minutes) has: IGA, Chemist, Bottle Shop, Butcher, Bakery, Pizza takeaway, Chinese takeaway, Heads Hotel, Bowling Club, Dr's surgery and more *NOTE: You must provide your own portaloo and dispose of using a sewerage reticulation system or at a waste or resources management facility. Horse Riding - we are on FB - Misty Mountain Equestrian. - Lessons and property trail rides from beginners to advanced. - $120/hr property ride, $90/40min lesson, $60/half hr pony rides - Pricing is per person - Horse agistment - Camp with your horse. Horse $25/night - Qualified and accredited EA L1G Coach and Qualified Veterinary Nurse on site
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
AU$49
 / night
Otford Park nr Royal National Park

2. Otford Park nr Royal National Park

98%
(455)
2km from Stanwell Tops · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Otford, NSW
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
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
AU$79
 / night

Go camping in NSW near natural wildlife, relaxing pools, and coastal hotspots—all accessible from Stanwell Tops. Campers can explore historic tunnels in search of glow worms at Old Helensburgh Station, then stay at in-town holiday parks with powered and unpowered sites or ensuite family cabins. Symbio Wildlife Park promises unique animal encounters, and Dharawal National Park offers great hiking and relaxation at on-site beachfront campsites. January through May is a prime time to go off-grid at remote campgrounds near Royal National Park. Overnight shelters inside the park are handy for early morning cliff walks and excursions to scenic waterfalls.

97% (495)

Top-rated campgrounds

Misty Mountain Farm - Farm Stay

1. Misty Mountain Farm - Farm Stay

95%
(311)
75km from Stanwell Tops · 27 sites · Tents, RVs · Coolangatta, NSW
There are camp sites to suit your group of: 2, 4, 6 or up to 12 people (Book extra if required, your group will be allocated together) - Camp sites 11 -12 are for group bookings - 4-12 guests Misty Mountain Farm is a family run working beef cattle property and horse training facility situated at the base of picturesque Coolangatta Mountain. Camp grounds are well maintained grass paddocks surrounded by beautiful picturesque scenery. * Campfires are permitted when local restrictions are not in place. - Fire pits can be provided. - Firewood must be within the firepit. No long logs hanging outside of fire pit. - Firewood kindling for cooking is supplied. - Firewood for evenings can be purchased upon arrival - 20kg bag @ $20. LOCAL THINGS TO DO: - Coolangatta Estate Winery cellar door wine tasting and restaurant is next door (First settlement on the south coast) - Local wineries: Mountain Ridge, Two Figs, Silos, Crooked River, Cambewarra. - Bangalay Restaurant is a multi award winning regional restaurant. - Heads Hotel Pub (offers courtesy bus from camp ground and return) - Berry (15 minutes) - Jervis Bay (45 minutes) - Boating and Fishing on Shoalhaven River - Dog friendly 7 mile beach (north of the surf club) - Jamberoo Action Park (40 minutes) Shoalhaven Heads (5 minutes) has: IGA, Chemist, Bottle Shop, Butcher, Bakery, Pizza takeaway, Chinese takeaway, Heads Hotel, Bowling Club, Dr's surgery and more *NOTE: You must provide your own portaloo and dispose of using a sewerage reticulation system or at a waste or resources management facility. Horse Riding - we are on FB - Misty Mountain Equestrian. - Lessons and property trail rides from beginners to advanced. - $120/hr property ride, $90/40min lesson, $60/half hr pony rides - Pricing is per person - Horse agistment - Camp with your horse. Horse $25/night - Qualified and accredited EA L1G Coach and Qualified Veterinary Nurse on site
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
AU$49
 / night
Otford Park nr Royal National Park

2. Otford Park nr Royal National Park

98%
(455)
2km from Stanwell Tops · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Otford, NSW
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
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
AU$79
 / night

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The best camping near Stanwell Tops with surfing guide

Where to go

Symbio Wildlife Park

Campers with families will want to plan a fun day at Symbio Wildlife Park. This private zoo and wildlife park offers opportunities to feed kangaroos, cool off in a splash park, or run off energy at an on-site playground. Reserve a pitch nearby at holiday parks that welcome pets, allow campfires, and provide toilets and water hookups. Or find cabin rentals near the beach for a cosier stay. Families who want to see the animals at their liveliest can visit during spring or autumn. However, the park is open year-round.

Dharawal National Park

Take an easy day trip from Stanwell Tops to Dharawal National Park. View the mystical waters of Madden Falls in winter after a short bush walk that is perfect for families, or pedal down the 10B cycling trail in spring to catch a glimpse of a yellow-tailed black cockatoo in the outback. Private campsites are abundant near the park with tent sites or glamping options at holiday parks that give campers access to hot showers at vacation rentals, power hookups for caravan sites, and beachfront cabins for families and groups.

Royal National Park

Campers will find almost too many outdoor activities at Royal National Park. Home to kookaburras, beaches, waterfalls, and coastal bushwalking trails, the park offers nearly 60 square miles of natural Australian outback, including a challenging trek to Figure Eight Pools. Cycle down trails, watch whales from clifftops, or spend a lazy day fishing from the shore. Then find unpowered private pitches inside the park as well as powered sites for the caravan or trailer. The campgrounds also provide picnic tables, drinking water, showers, toilets, and BBQ facilities.

When to go

Summer months bring crowds to Stanwell Tops for its sunny skies and hot temperatures. Hipcampers looking for a holiday at the beach during the school break will enjoy visiting in December or January. Those seeking smaller crowds and cooler weather should visit in spring or fall, especially if wildlife viewing is at the top of the adventure list.