The best star host campgrounds near Yarramalong, New South Wales

Yarramalong’s proximity to beaches and natural sites makes it a must-see stop on a camping trip in New South Wales. Spend the night at a caravan park in town before looking for challenging hikes along serene surroundings in Dharug National Park. Explore the bushland and take a walk along Old Great North Road, then pitch a tent at a nearby campground with firepits. Take a break in the water at Brisbane Water National Park and go fishing or kayaking before viewing some of the best Aboriginal heritage art in the region. Or spend a few nights at campsites in Bouddi National Park to experience a beautiful mix of beaches, rainforests, and a real-life shipwreck.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Yarramalong

Yarramalong’s proximity to beaches and natural sites makes it a must-see stop on a camping trip in New South Wales. Spend the night at a caravan park in town before looking for challenging hikes along serene surroundings in Dharug National Park. Explore the bushland and take a walk along Old Great North Road, then pitch a tent at a nearby campground with firepits. Take a break in the water at Brisbane Water National Park and go fishing or kayaking before viewing some of the best Aboriginal heritage art in the region. Or spend a few nights at campsites in Bouddi National Park to experience a beautiful mix of beaches, rainforests, and a real-life shipwreck.

99% (6.9K) • 184 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Yarramalong

1. Wallaby Haven

98%

(62)

17km from Yarramalong · 61 sites · Tents, RVs

We have a large property , set in a beautiful bush setting with plenty of camping sites available. We have camp sites that range from slightly sloping grassed areas, to large open grassed areas, to private wooded areas. There is a flushing toilet available, access to water, no showering facilities .Direct access to the Onley State forest from our back gate , straight onto the popular 4Wheel drive track CPT 80 rd- Prickly Ridge Rd , ONLEY STATE FOREST. Ideal for motor bikes and 4 wheel drives . All weather access for large campers and caravans. Group bookings available and welcomed. Fires permitted and firewood for sale. We have a motor bike track for kids and adults , plenty of wallabies and other wildlife like Deer wandering around the surrounds .There are four dams on the property with ducks and an orchestra of frogs at night . We ask that you respect our home , sheds and the other cabins within the property .We ask that you leave our little piece of GODS COUNTRY , the way you found it Plenty of bird life and rich in natures beauty .Wake up to Kookaburras laughing and Lorikeets feeding in the many trees.Dogs are welcome but must stay on their leeds unless they are being walked in the forest.Please pick up after your much loved 4 legged baby .10 minutes from the freeway and Morisset.KFC , McDonald’s , Cole’s , Woolworths and many specialty shops. Perfect getaway for a weekend or a spot to stay the night if your headed somewhere

2. Emerald Park Equine

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(178)

18km from Yarramalong · 33 sites · Tents, RVs

Located at Mandalong, a small rural community near the town of Morisset and west of Lake Macquarie, New South Wales. The established green 112 acre equine property has the Watagan Mountains as the backdrop. We are approximately 5 minutes off the M1 Motorway and 1 hour drive north of Sydney. Whilst on property it’s a buzz of horse life and there are many horses in the paddocks that will be curious to see you and hang over the fence for a nice little scratch. You will notice an abundance of wildlife that will be around; lovely birds, kangaroos and wallabies and if you are lucky the local deer might call in either early mornings or on dusk. Plus of a night time stop and look up into the lovely night sky while listening to the abundance of frogs, crickets and other noises that come alive. If you are wanting to have a fire you are more then welcome and you can go for a walk about to collect as many pieces of wood on the ground. Don’t forget to collect a good marshmallow stick! While you are on the property and if you want to be apart of any extra activities you see please don’t hesitate to ask. If you are wanting to explore and head off property and explore the local area there is an array of things to do some close and some further away. We are 40 minutes out from the heart of Hunter Valley wine country, minutes away from a few local beaches; Norah Head, Catherine Hill Bay, Soldiers Beach or Caves Beach. All have cafes or pubs close. If you are wanting to head to the bush the Watagan Mountains which are our backdrop has endless picnic spots/look outs etc where you can enjoy driving, walking, dirt/push bike tracks or if you have a specific mountain bike buzz you can head to Awaba Mountain Bike trail. Download the National Park App and it will give you all the info.

3. The Freedom Farm River Paradise

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(72)

23km from Yarramalong · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

The Freedom Farm has been in our family for nearly 50 years and we know it has a much longer history as a place of gathering, healing, learning and celebration. The spirits are strong here. We have been working the last few years on Rewilding the land and it is the healthiest it has been in my lifetime. Encompassing salt marsh, casuarina forests, open grassland and gumtree groves there is an incredible diversity of species to be found on this relatively small property. Bordered by Mangrove Creek it is protected on all sides by sandstone mountains yet remains sunny and open. A lush and powerful place.

4. Willow's Leap

22km from Yarramalong · 1 site · Lodging

Nestled in the beautiful Wollombi Valley at the south end of the NSW Hunter Valley, Willow’s Leap is an equestrian training facility offering lessons, horse education and accommodation. We specialise in tailoring weekends away for you and your horse, with accommodation and yards on site and at the neighbouring Willow's Retreat. Speak to us about your individual needs!

5. Halifax Hill

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(59)

30km from Yarramalong · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

A secluded bush block about 3.5km from the historic village of St Albans. Accommodation includes a quirky 'mountain shack' up the hill, and a grassy paddock for camping nestled at the foot of the hill. 'Halifax Hill' provides an easily accessible bush escape from the hustle and bustle of Sydney, and a great camp from which to explore the local area. Enjoy the local swimming hole, nearby bushwalks, the historic pub ('The Settlers Arms'), explore the historic convict trail and more.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Sarah

1 week ago

With pets

2 nights at Halifax Hill

Loved the cabin, very unique stay, tucked into the rocks it is very very cool!

Clémence

1 week ago

With pets

5 nights at Halifax Hill

Lovely stay in nature, away from everything, the owners were really nice and understanding, such a beautiful place would definitely go back :)

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laetitia

2 weeks ago

5 m car

1 night at Emerald Park Equine

I loved this camp, the property is beautiful, all horses and animals are beautiful and friendly. It’s quiet place. I recommend 👍

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Molly

2 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

1 night at Wallaby Haven

Was a beautiful spot to stay, we found there wasn’t much flat ground. Owners were easy to communicate with even with late arrivals.

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Emma

2 weeks ago

5 m Class B

Group trip

1 night at Wallaby Haven

Amazing camping spot, all the necessities and lots of space to set up. Land full of wallabies and birds. A perfect place for one or a couple of nights away from any city!

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Max

2 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Freedom Farm River Paradise

Great little farm, secluded and nature filled. Was a great stay

Julian

3 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Freedom Farm River Paradise

Great and simple place to say. Wouldn’t bring children younger than 5 due to the mozzies and mud! But other than that, great camp!

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Elle

December 2025

1 night at Halifax Hill

Helen and Steve were super accomodating and the shack was an incredible place to stay at! Facilities, view and location were all 5 five stars, would definitely recommend staying!

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IsabelleStoessel

November 2025

Tent

1 night at Halifax Hill

Helen and Steve’s spot of the world is a little paradise. We saw lots of wildlife and enjoyed a very peaceful stay. The township of St Albans is charming and welcoming, I highly recommend a trip to the pub.

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Bradley

November 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to The Freedom Farm River Paradise

The 2 campsites are very private and spacious and you your group gets exclusive use of your site whether there is just 2 of you or 20 - a fantastic feature. We used the Marabalang campsite etched between the river edged with a narrow mangrove strip and some scrub. The Gum Trees campsite is far more open, but for just 2 of us, our campsite felt wonderfully secluded. Access to paddle craft wwas great and I enjoyed a couple of hours paddle up the river in a canoe provided. The birdsong of a morning was fantastic to wake to and we saw a couple of lyre birds each day on the driveway in. The host were lovely and easy going.

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Emma

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Freedom Farm River Paradise

It was perfect for our camping trip with young children. Gumtree grove was so peaceful, we loved the short walk to the river. The trampoline was a pleasant surprise and we were very grateful to have canoes to play on. Totally magical spot. Would love to go back.

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Isha

November 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Halifax Hill

We enjoyed a ur stay at this unique and quite spooky place in mountain shack. We were intrigued by the whole maximalist vibe of the house and loved everything about it. It was peaceful we had everything we needed and our host were communicative and great which made everything perfect

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Naomi

November 2025

6 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Wallaby Haven

Plenty of land to set up and backs onto the Onley State Forest. We went for a bush walk in the morning. Bella our dog had fun playing with Wes the dog on site. Facilities were clean, there are tables and fire buckets on site. Fire wood was delivered to us on site. Nigel and Louise were fantastic hosts.

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Eleni

November 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Wallaby Haven

Second stay here very accommodating host thank you

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James

November 2025

6 m Class A

Weekend Trip to Wallaby Haven

Exactly what we needed for a stopover while passing through on the Pacific Hwy. Grassy, quiet and well maintained. Plenty of shade, picnic tables, toilets and fire places. Perfect for solar/ Starlink if needed too. We would definitely stay here again.👌

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Darcy

November 2025

Tent

3 nights at Emerald Park Equine

I was greeted at emerald park equine by one of their workers which was more than welcome to show mw my campsite. Beautiful veiws and very peaceful. :)

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Vanessa

November 2025

Weekend Trip to Halifax Hill

We loved the shack with the living rock wall. It was so peaceful out there. Helen and Steve sent us all the information we needed before we arrived so it was very easy to find.

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Nikolai

November 2025

Weekend Trip to Halifax Hill

We absolutely loved the shack! It was full of life, art and amazing sculptures and it was so lovely during the summer. Lots of animals and insects around the place, so definitely felt like the whole place was alive and happy! We had an amazing time.

Dossi

October 2025

7 m Class A

1 night at Emerald Park Equine

I had a wonderful stay at Emerald Park Equine. I was kindly shown to my spot by Keelee who was happy to give me a bit of a background on the place and later in the evening I watched some of the horses being fed. The spot in the back paddock was divine. Peaceful and private. Horses in the paddock nearby and friendly cows came to visit me at my bus! A joey hopped down to drink at the billabong in the late afternoon as the rest of the mob of roos grazed nearby. The place is a balm to the soul - I slept like a log - and with the bonus of being an easy ten minute drive off the main motorway. You wouldn't believe it though. Felt like it was a million miles from anywhere. A magic property, well worth a stay.

Karolin

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Halifax Hill

We absolutely loved our stay at The Mountain Shack & having the whole place to ourselves in the middle of nature. It’s such a unique property — full of charm, quirks, and thoughtful touches. We spent the evening playing board games and drinking wine by candlelight, which made it feel like we’d stepped back in time (a little spooky, but in the best possible way!). There’s plenty of space to explore, we ducked into the nearby town to the Settlers Arms pub during the day, where there was live music playing in the courtyard, it was lovely. The hosts were incredibly communicative and helpful throughout our stay. If you’re after a rustic, one-of-a-kind getaway, this is it.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

The best star host camping near Yarramalong guide

Where to go

Dharug National Park

Dharug National Park encompasses bushland north of Hawkesbury River, comprising dense forests, sloping mountains, and steep sandstone cliffs. The diverse landscape gives way to walking and biking tracks that lead to historic sites and opportunities to glimpse indigenous wildlife, including cockatoos and yellow-bellied gliders. Old Great North Road, a historic site that is part of the Australian Convict Sites World Heritage property, consists of a 9-km loop built by 720 convicts from 1826 to 1836. Campers can explore the Aboriginal heritage and stay a few days in the natural wonder at nearby tent and caravan campsites that provide potable water, bathroom facilities, and firepits, or try bush camping for a more immersive experience.

Brisbane Water National Park

Brisbane Water National Park stays true to its name with easy access to coastal waters for kayaking, fishing, and beachside picnics. Spend some time out of the water too on cycling and walking routes that lead to flowering fields and ancient wonders. The area is also known for its Aboriginal heritage sites and is home to hundreds of rock engravings, rock paintings, and foreshore middens. Visit the Bulgandry Aboriginal site at Kariong to get a prime example of the beautiful rock art the park offers. Pet-friendly campsites in the area offer access to off-leash areas, garbage bins, and hot showers to provide extra comfort for extended stays.

Bouddi National Park

Bouddi National Park sits along the coast, rainforest, heathland, and cliffs. Camp at Putty Beach, Tallow Beach, or Little Beach for swimming, fishing, and whale watching. Tent and caravan camping areas are available with water views as well as access to potable water, restrooms, and gas BBQs. Then head out on the 8-km Bouddi coastal walk, a trail considered one of the most beautiful in the area with a mix of wildflowers, scenic outlooks, and the shipwreck of the PS Maitland.

When to go

Yarramalong and its surrounding area see a peak in temperature in the warmer spring and summer months. January is typically the warmest month with an average high of 27°C. Spring brings blooming wildflowers to the area, attracting campers from far and wide. July is the coldest month of the year with an average high of about 16.5°C. However, August campers avoid the harsher humidity of the hotter months while still enjoying plenty of sun. Humpback whales also make their annual migration from May to July.