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Bielany Campground @ Colo River
Hosted by Richard · Wheeny Creek, New South Wales
11 sites · RV, Tent · 20 acres
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
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11 sites
site 4
87%
(65)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
site 3
91%
(38)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
site 5
86%
(35)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
site 10
83%
(24)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
site 11
90%
(21)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
site 7
83%
(21)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
site 12
80%
(15)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
site 2
50%
(12)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
site 9
75%
(10)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
site 6
88%
(8)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
site 8
81%
(8)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Reviews
84% Recommend305 Ratings · 175 reviews
This campsite offers a charming riverside experience with beautiful natural surroundings. The hosts are often praised for their friendliness and helpfulness, creating a welcoming atmosphere for campers. While the location provides a serene escape, some guests mention noise issues during busy periods and note that the facilities could use an upgrade. Overall, it's a favored spot for those looking to relax by the river and enjoy the company of fellow campers.
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Not recommend
· October 2026
Tent ·
site 4
The toilets are not clean . Same stains on the toilets seats for a few days. Some people were playing music very loud but the host didn’t say anything. Also there was a fight at night as some people got drunk but no action was taken to protect other campers as while intoxicated they were driving their car very fast . We felt unsafe inside the tent and risky for the children. Also there is an enormous amount of flies .
Mixed feelings
· October 2026
Tent ·
site 8
Lovely hosts and warm welcome. Flies were in overdrive, which obviously can't be helped. Sites were a little cramped for our liking and there was a large party in front of us, ex essive drinking, arguing and loud music into the night. Might have been nice for hosts to check in with them and remind them they weren't alone on the grounds as it was hard to sleep. Might be better when not a long weekend. Otherwise toilets fairly clean and camp kitchen was excellent.
Very nice place, good relaxing by the water and meeting nice people, highly recommended 👍🏽
Recommends
· October 2026
5 m car · With kids ·
site 10
I took my two children camping (first timer!) - I was a bit worried but it was amazing! The river spot is perfect for kids - my two had so much fun. The caretakers are friendly and helpful and the property was beautiful- so many birds and we even saw the resident goanna! We made friends with other campers and all had a great time in and beside the water. We will be back!
A basic, rustic and unpretentious old,school campsite in a lovely setting. Close enough to Sydney that we could escape on a Saturday Great place afternoon and still spend hours cooling off in the Colo right next to our camper. People were friendly and I loved how casual and relaxed it felt. Very affordable too. Not entirely wild, and a bit close to the hoons racing on the Putty Road - but overall a very pleasant stay, and ill go back.
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· September 2026
Tent ·
site 3
Right beside the Colo River offering a mid week quiet overnighter..
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· September 2026
5 m rooftop tent · With pets ·
site 4
Great spot. Really happy with the campgrounds and amenities. We will definitely be back.
It was an absolutely great camp stay. I had one night fire camp here. The camp site and toilets are clean and well managed, easy check in on arrival. I came for a gravel cycling in the early morning with amazing fog view and farm animals greeting by the side of the road.
To be noticed this is one of the no signal site, you may download offline maps beforehand. There’s a cafe and free Telstra call spot in 5 mins driving distance.
It was a nice and relaxing stay, highly recommend. Big thanks to the hosts helped me start my car that ran out of battery. Can’t wait to come back during the summer to enjoy the river.
Recommends
· August 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
site 3
Easy to find, lots of space and not over crowded. the river access is beautiful and you can walk through and along during low tide. 20 minute drive to town for local pubs, restaurants and shops. bathrooms were easy to access from all sites with hot water showers
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· August 2026
14 m travel trailer ·
site 4
loved where we set up, with a short walk to the river entrance. A bit tight for a caravan longer than an 18 footer. Toilets and showers were not the best and could do with a reno. Overall a good experience.
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· August 2026
Tent ·
site 4
lovely spot, and nice people too. Make sure your car isn't too low slung, tho, but normal cars are fine
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· August 2026
Tent ·
site 4
Great access to river for the kayak
Was good that they had hot showers
Bathrooms are very rustic but was clean so thats all you need.
Recommends
· July 2026
4 m rooftop tent · With pets ·
site 4
Very peaceful and quiet spot. Friendly hosts, clean space
nice spot for a quick camp trip, plenty of space can have fire pit for when it cools down.
One of the facilities were out of service but they still had plenty of showers and toilets to use.
Recommends
· June 2026
Tent ·
site 4
Super pretty spot. awesome showers. surprised I had good Internet.
We had a great stay at Beilany and would definitely recommend it to others. The property was beautiful, well maintained, and a great place to relax. The host was also very helpful and responsive throughout our stay. We would happily come back again in the future.
One suggestion for improvement would be to label the campsites and perhaps allocate sites to guests rather than using a first come, first served system. This would make arrival a little easier and help avoid any confusion about where to set up. Overall, a lovely stay and we look forward to visiting again.
We had an amazing tent camping experience here! Even though it was raining, we still had such a fun and memorable night. The campsite was very quiet, peaceful, and surrounded by beautiful nature. The toilets and facilities were extremely clean, which made the stay even more comfortable.
The staff were also very friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived. Their hospitality really made the experience even better. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a relaxing camping getaway!
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· May 2026
Tent ·
site 3
The place was beautiful, the river was so clear and fairy wrens were hopping around the grass when the sun was out. The hosts were friendly and helpful. Depending on which site you choose the facilities may be far away and some of the showers were out of order, so check out the bathroom locations before you choose your spot if you don’t want to walk too far for working showers. Overall in spite of getting a ton of rain including in the tent it was a great nature experience and I would do it again.
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· May 2026
Tent ·
site 5
Nice riverside sites and basic facilities. Friendly caretaker. Beautiful location.
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· May 2026
Tent ·
site 4
I had everything I needed for a day away from the city
You think you’re booking a specific site, but when you arrive you just take whatever spot you can find 🤷🏻♂️
In the end, we got lucky — ended up in a dead-end spot with no one bothering us. But if you’re not that lucky, you’ll be stuck in some pretty bad locations 🤦🏻♂️
The toilets are very old and dirty, the showers are not in good condition too😱 Water from the sinks drains straight onto the road, so the area around is incredibly muddy 😢
The river is nice, but that’s the only good thing about this campsite. Would not recommend.
We recently stayed here and unfortunately, the experience didn’t quite meet our expectations.
The washroom facilities were quite unclean, which made things a bit uncomfortable during our stay. The campsite also felt overcrowded, with many tents placed close together, leading to a lot of noise throughout the evening.
At one point around 9 PM, there was noticeable noise from people cutting tree branches for firewood, which disrupted the otherwise peaceful camping atmosphere.
We also found the arrival experience a bit confusing, as there was no one available to guide us to our spot, and we had to request a firepit ourselves.
Overall, it felt like the site could benefit from better maintenance and organisation. Hoping to see improvements in the future.
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· April 2026
4 m travel trailer · With pets ·
site 4
I hade a great time here.
Fun in the river and just hanging out
Mixed feelings
· April 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
site 10
It was a great experience, We recommend this camp site, They have plenty of space that you can set your camp or beside you vehicle and also river side that your kids can swim safely or fishing.
I’ll will come back for next holiday
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· April 2026
I loved this campaigning site. It’s not far from Sydney. A river was nearby the site. We could take relax and chill with fire.
Mixed feelings
· April 2026
The ammenities are very run down, mostly out of order and the ammenity blocks are dirty. The mens showers are now totally broken and unusable so we were directed to the womens showers that are now called unisex showers. There is no room in the shower cubicles to put clothes or get dressed, no bench to sit on.
The site isn't a great location and the owners are absolutely amazing even warning us with the heavy rain and some of the localised flooding in the area that could happen.
I think the biggest issue was that you can definitely tell during some major flood some of the damages caused the area and it is a little bit overgrown with trees, weeds in grass making it not feel as glorious as what it could be.
Recommends
· February 2026
Tent · With pets ·
site 4
We had an amazing time playing in the river, great place
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· January 2026
Tent · With kids ·
site 4
Great spot by the river to enjoy time with friends, disconnect from tech and connect with nature. Amazing star gazing at night.
Bathroom facilities are very basic, an upgrade would be good. For the price, was good value and we had a fabulous time.
Recommends
· January 2026
5 m Class B · With pets ·
site 6
Awesome as usual. The river is what makes it and plenty of shade too
Location
Wheeny Creek, New South Wales, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Richard D.
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