The best waterside campgrounds near Gold Coast, Queensland

On the Gold Coast, waterside camping means waking to the sound of waves or birds on the riverbank, not traffic. With over 1,200 waterside spots, you can pitch your tent by creeks, lakes, or right near the surf. Top picks like Misty Mountain - Kunghur (1071 reviews), The Sleepy Hollow Manor Estate (1053 reviews), and Stonesthrow (1036 reviews) draw campers for their easy access to swimming, surfing, and fishing. Most sites welcome pets, have toilets, and allow campfires, so you can settle in without hassle. Prices start at just $10 a night, with an average around $40—good value considering the scenery and the vibe. Locals know: here, a tent by the water isn’t just a place to sleep, it’s your front-row pass to the best of the Gold Coast outdoors.

96% (21.1K) • 1 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Gold Coast

1. The Sleepy Hollow Manor Estate

97%

(1691)

47km from Gold Coast · 20 sites · Tents, RVs

Welcome to SLEEPY HOLLOW MANOR ESTATE, A family farm Acting under the state government agricultural tourism reform allowing primary producers and livestock farms such as us on RU2 property to have visitors. As part of this we have to follow some simple protocol! Unfortunately, we have had some issues with local council which now monitor our movements closely and we ask that you follow these simple rules extremely closely failure to do may cause us to reject your booking and may incur penalties to both of us as the landholders and also the camper. 1. STRICTLY No Caravans, RV's, Tents or Any Camping site is to be set up within 50 meters of the creek. 2. No more that 20 people camping on the property at one time. 3. Zero impact to the land and surrounds treat it like you would a national park. 4. All waste must be bagged and taken off site with you. PLEASE BE SURE TO READ ALL OF OUR BIO ITS LONG BUT YOU'LL GET ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED! CALL 0480 684 888 We are also available for Weddings, Birthdays and other day time gatherings. Speak to us about using us for a working space for corporate or business trips, Collaborations and more......... You may of already seen us on TV? - The Weekender - Creek to Coast - The Great Outdoors - ABC Landline Find us on Instagram: the_sleepy_hollow_manor_estate * Site map is here on pinned stories* Facebook: The Sleepy Hollow Manor Estate Find us on google maps. Please read our full property profiles for further information We are "The Sleepy Hollow Manor Estate" located in the heart of the breathtaking Sleepy Hollow Valley which is hidden snugly between the small seaside town of Pottsville and the Tweed Valley... Once you're here you feel all your worries and stress drift away as you unwind and relax in the Manor estate and its surrounds. A farm with a difference with a small-scale ECO low impact primitive camping style based under the NSW State agriculture tourism reform Enjoy the peace and tranquility as you hear the birds or just sit watching the water trickle through the creeks and waterholes. we have array of wildlife on our estate and its surrounds.

On the Gold Coast, waterside camping means waking to the sound of waves or birds on the riverbank, not traffic. With over 1,200 waterside spots, you can pitch your tent by creeks, lakes, or right near the surf. Top picks like Misty Mountain - Kunghur (1071 reviews), The Sleepy Hollow Manor Estate (1053 reviews), and Stonesthrow (1036 reviews) draw campers for their easy access to swimming, surfing, and fishing. Most sites welcome pets, have toilets, and allow campfires, so you can settle in without hassle. Prices start at just $10 a night, with an average around $40—good value considering the scenery and the vibe. Locals know: here, a tent by the water isn’t just a place to sleep, it’s your front-row pass to the best of the Gold Coast outdoors.

96% (21.1K) • 1 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Gold Coast

1. The Sleepy Hollow Manor Estate

97%

(1691)

47km from Gold Coast · 20 sites · Tents, RVs

Welcome to SLEEPY HOLLOW MANOR ESTATE, A family farm Acting under the state government agricultural tourism reform allowing primary producers and livestock farms such as us on RU2 property to have visitors. As part of this we have to follow some simple protocol! Unfortunately, we have had some issues with local council which now monitor our movements closely and we ask that you follow these simple rules extremely closely failure to do may cause us to reject your booking and may incur penalties to both of us as the landholders and also the camper. 1. STRICTLY No Caravans, RV's, Tents or Any Camping site is to be set up within 50 meters of the creek. 2. No more that 20 people camping on the property at one time. 3. Zero impact to the land and surrounds treat it like you would a national park. 4. All waste must be bagged and taken off site with you. PLEASE BE SURE TO READ ALL OF OUR BIO ITS LONG BUT YOU'LL GET ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED! CALL 0480 684 888 We are also available for Weddings, Birthdays and other day time gatherings. Speak to us about using us for a working space for corporate or business trips, Collaborations and more......... You may of already seen us on TV? - The Weekender - Creek to Coast - The Great Outdoors - ABC Landline Find us on Instagram: the_sleepy_hollow_manor_estate * Site map is here on pinned stories* Facebook: The Sleepy Hollow Manor Estate Find us on google maps. Please read our full property profiles for further information We are "The Sleepy Hollow Manor Estate" located in the heart of the breathtaking Sleepy Hollow Valley which is hidden snugly between the small seaside town of Pottsville and the Tweed Valley... Once you're here you feel all your worries and stress drift away as you unwind and relax in the Manor estate and its surrounds. A farm with a difference with a small-scale ECO low impact primitive camping style based under the NSW State agriculture tourism reform Enjoy the peace and tranquility as you hear the birds or just sit watching the water trickle through the creeks and waterholes. we have array of wildlife on our estate and its surrounds.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Fabian

2 weeks ago

7 m Class B

With kids

1 night at The Sleepy Hollow Manor Estate

Loved the remote and quite stay just around the corner from all the buzz at the coast. The place is very well kept. Sadly didn’t see any Platypus in the creek.

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Aaron

2 weeks ago

4 m pop-up camper

With pets

2 nights at The Sleepy Hollow Manor Estate

Great spot definitely be back , plenty of room , dog friendly, and a short drive to Pottsville

Charles

3 weeks ago

4 m pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to The Sleepy Hollow Manor Estate

Fantastic camp site lovely hosts. Have enjoyed staying there every time

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Lois

3 weeks ago

6 m Class B

1 night at The Sleepy Hollow Manor Estate

Peaceful and lovely views around farm. The cows were lovely to wake up to and were everywhere. Friendly though and some cute calfs. The information given before and after booking is a little confusing, as it depends where you camp as to what instruction to follow. I had messaged Tom prior to going to ask questions, but never received a reply. Once I got to the farm I called Tom, as I did not know where to go as I was in a converted minibus 2W and not all areas were suitable. However, Tom was not that helpful when I asked and just said he had been too busy to reply to me and to just go anywhere and that I’d be alright. Felt a little like he wasn’t too bothered, which surprised me given the previous reviews I’d read and how helpful Tom was. Maybe caught him at a bad time….. price wise, I thought it was a little expensive given that toilets are the only amenity. I had only paid $10 more in the area for power and water hook up, but guess you’re paying for the views and peace instead! That said, we did enjoy our stay and our chosen spot was really nice. Toilets are close by and clean enough.

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Sarah

3 weeks ago

Tent

2 nights at The Sleepy Hollow Manor Estate

Beautiful place to camp. Well spaced out (we barely saw anyone while staying), perfect views, beautiful creek. Portaloos accessible from all of the areas we looked at and were clean and looked after - I saw Tom checking them all while we were there. Access to firewood for $20. Great fire barrels. Lovely spots to walk through. Tom was really helpful. Easy drive and lots of spots are accessible for 2wd. Recommend going for a walk around the property as there are some spots we found after setup that would've been lovely - so we've picked our spot for next time! Loved the place and we will definitely be back.

Jeff

December 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Sleepy Hollow Manor Estate

Enjoyed our brief stop over. An idylic spot. Will be back.

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Jason

December 2025

6 m Class B

Weekend Trip to The Sleepy Hollow Manor Estate

The property has numerous camping options in terms of environment and views, and all are amazing. In spite of limited services, we very much enjoyed our stay and will be back sometime. Highly recommend staying here.

Lauren

December 2025

13 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to The Sleepy Hollow Manor Estate

We loved our stay at Sleepy Hollow Manor! The property is incredibly peaceful, and waking up to cows grazing right outside the van was such a cool experience. The location is perfect too, so close to Pottsville Beach and an easy drive to Byron. We had an unexpected issue with our van and had to leave it on the property while waiting for a tow truck. Tom was amazingly accommodating the whole time, with great communication and a genuinely helpful attitude. Couldn’t recommend this spot more. We’ll definitely be back! 🌿🚐🐄

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Simon

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Sleepy Hollow Manor Estate

We had a very relaxing overnight camp. There was plenty of choice locations and space to pitch our tent and enjoy a fire. There are port-a-loos dotted around the property so it's never far to a toilet!

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Hans

November 2025

5 m pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Sleepy Hollow Manor Estate

Great getaway... beautiful property with easy access. Lots of choice for campsites with very friendly cattle grazing through the property.

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Shaun

November 2025

5 m pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to The Sleepy Hollow Manor Estate

Tom was a super helpful and thoughtful guy. He guided us to a wonderful camp spot on his beautiful land. Highly recommend.

A

Angelique

November 2025

4 m pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to The Sleepy Hollow Manor Estate

I really enjoyed staying at this Hipcamp It was my first ever time doing a solo camping adventure All the instructions on how to get there were very clear and after I set up in a great location Tom came around and checked up on. Everybody made sure everything was fine and although the weather wasn’t great I had a wonderfully peaceful night and was woken up in the morning of the resident Cows. I wished I had a booked an extra night, but I definitely will be back

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Dave

November 2025

7 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to The Sleepy Hollow Manor Estate

The entire area is so clean and well kept. So many areas to choose from to set up.

Mikayla

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Sleepy Hollow Manor Estate

Such a beautiful property, so quiet and peaceful. We didn’t get the chance to meet Tom as our trip was very short and sweet! Thank you for having us, we’ll definitely be back!!

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shona

October 2025

9 m pop-up camper

1 night at The Sleepy Hollow Manor Estate

An idyllic spot. Very peaceful. Tom the host was very helpful. Hope to stay longer next time.

S

Stacey

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Sleepy Hollow Manor Estate

Our dog had lots of fun. Trees provided shade from the sun. The cows went home when the day was done. In terms of towns and beaches, Pottsville was a close one. Campsites were evenly spaced. Very relaxing, the day was slow paced. So many stars in the aerospace. We spent so many hours at the fireplace (2pm until 12am). The toilets were as clean as could be. Our time there was care-free. Rolling hills as far as we could see. Time so fun we forgot about tv. A bit scary at night… bourgeoisie?

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Pauline

October 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at The Sleepy Hollow Manor Estate

Very pleasant stay away from everything and still close to the M1, so easy to access. Plenty space for each camper on a huge property. Perfect with kids with a lot of things to explore + cows. A bit expensive for basic amenities but that was a last minute booking on a busy weekend so, fair I guess.

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Sandy

October 2025

7 m Class A

Weekend Trip to The Sleepy Hollow Manor Estate

Wonderful spot. Tom and Jess were really welcoming. Can’t wait til the creek is running a bit to come back for a swim.

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Clea

October 2025

6 m travel trailer

With kids

3 nights at The Sleepy Hollow Manor Estate

A beautiful farm that was peaceful & had ample space/sites. Kids loved the local cows (& calves) roaming the property. Very relaxing getaway & Tom was super helpful.

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Stacey

October 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at The Sleepy Hollow Manor Estate

Platypus creek was an ideal location for wanting secluded and serene camping, yet a 5-10 min drive to Pottsville town centre. Tom is an excellent host who made the whole process from booking to leaving easy. The camp site is extremely well cared for, clean & unspoilt by previous campers. We recommend Platypus creek to new campers or seasoned travellers.