Cracknback Riverside Campground
5 acres hosted by Beth A.
16 Vehicle/Tent sites
Amazing views
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Family-friendly
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Cracknback Riverside Camping
98% (261)
Campfires allowed
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Pets allowed
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98% Recommend261 Ratings · 167 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent ·
Cracknback Riverside Camping
Peaceful serenity at Cracknback, beautiful river with amazing views of the mountains nearby. Definitely will be a go to campground
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Andrew C.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Cracknback Riverside Camping
We had a great time at crackenback. Amazing spot right on the beautiful Macleay River, surrounded by lush green mountains. Beth and Ben are lovely and checked in daily to make sure everything was alright. Great amenities too. Highly recommend.
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Brendan S.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
16 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Cracknback Riverside Camping
Campground was awesome, ticked all our boxes. Hosts were super friendly & helpful. They greeted us when we arrived & came & said goodbye before we left. Would stay again! Our kids loved it too & place felt safe for them.
Jodie B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent ·
Cracknback Riverside Camping
Loved camping here again. Beth and Ben were so lovely and helpful. Looking forward to the roads getting upgraded over the next few years making it easier to travel.
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Michelle H.
5 months on Hipcamp
Thankyou Beth & Ben
Loved spending 3 nights at Cracknback the stars 🌟 at night were absolutely amazing ( my favourite part ) we will definitely be back for another visit ... 😉
Jax R.
2 reviews
Overall we had a nice break from our busy lives, we were the only campers and hosts we're kind enough to mow some areas for our stay and access to the amenities.
Very isolated and little to no internet coverage which we didn't mind.
River was fast flowing and water a bit merky but we did manage a quick swim with our dog.
Despite the long and winding road around the cliff top, it was a great escape and opportunity to enjoy the quiet and get back to nature 😀
Kristi O.
2 reviews
Loved camping at Beth's place, very clean and well kept with great fishing, loved every minute. Will be back!
Bonnie M.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· February 2025
16 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Cracknback Riverside Camping
We had a lovely relaxing few days by the river. The water was perfect, the grass was soft. The road in is dirt, no problem. Thanks for having us stay.
Bruce M.
3 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Cracknback Riverside Camping
Lots of space. We had a crew of 4 cars including a trailer and caravan, with ample room.
Not a lot of trees around so make sure you bring shade.
Beth was very responsive and helpful. Great spot for the family.
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Cameron N.
5 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2025
Incredibly picturesque paradise!
Tent · With pets ·
Cracknback Riverside Camping
We had the best time ever at CracknBack. The drive in is so stunning - its almost worth it just for the drive. Situated right on the river - fresh, clean flowing water to swim in all day. Verdant and healthy scenery - like something out of a fairytale.
Beth is super lovely and very accommodating. We will be back!
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Lucinda B.
5 months on Hipcamp
Camping at Cracknback over the weekend was extremely enjoyable! Beth was very accommodating during our stay and in addition to this, the property is very well maintained, has great facilities and has great views and easy access to the river. The serenity that this property provides whilst camping is invaluable. Highly recommended!
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Ben C.
5 months on Hipcamp
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· January 2025
Cracknback Australia day 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Cracknback Riverside Camping
Had an absolute amazing weekend at cracknback perfect area for camping clean showers and tolites plenty of space for activities not busy and right on the water couldn't ask for anything else
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Cody B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Cracknback Riverside Camping
This was by far the best camp spot with the most beautiful clear river right on our doorstep. Beth and Ben were amazing to say the least helping us multiple times with dodgy fridge batteries and bringing ice to tide us over. We will definitely be returning in the future. Lush green river side camping spots with plenty of places to choose from, relaxing by the camp fire watching the fish jump listening to the birds was so peaceful it was almost surreal.
Amazing camp with amazing hosts.
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Katie H.
5 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2025
AWESOME CRACKENBACK
9 ft pop-up camper · With kids ·
Cracknback Riverside Camping
AWESOME CAMP! Great hosts! Deep swimming holes, well maintained ammenities and campsites! Such a relaxing week with no distractions. Get here before the secret’s out 👍😊
Greg T.
3 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
Beautiful spot to stop and relax.
16 ft travel trailer · Group trip ·
Cracknback Riverside Camping
We loved our stay at the Cracknback campground. It was such a beautiful spot on the river and so relaxing. Beth is a wonderful host and very friendly. The road in is doable with a caravan, just take your time and you’ll be fine. Don’t forget to take shoes for the river. It is very rocky and can be slippery. There a kyacks for communal use and I suggest taking a lilow. We loved it so much, we ended up staying another night. They have hot showers and flushing toilets. We will definitely return. Do yourselves a favour and check it out.
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Michelle W.
2 years on Hipcamp
This is a stunning camp ground, with clear fresh water swimming, easy access to the river, great sites (lots of nice grassy spots to choose from) and spectacular views. Beth and Ben were also very welcoming and accommodating! Thank-you!
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Ryan S.
7 months on Hipcamp
My wife and I had a wonderful time camping on the river at this beautiful property. Sites were spacious and well spread out. River was pristine and easily accessible. Amenities and property are well maintained and easily accessible. Visiting and camping at this property is a must. Beats any spot on the east coast. Not crowded and overrun. Owners are very lovely and welcoming people.
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Andrew M.
5 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2025
16 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
Cracknback Riverside Camping
Beautiful location with a great swimming hole. There is plenty of room to have your own space and the facilities are great.
Thanks Beth and Ben for a great week.
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Patricia E.
3 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
Tent ·
Cracknback Riverside Camping
Beautiful scheduled sit alone the River with great amenities and lush surrounds.
Beth and Ben were friendly and accomodating and help with delivering ice when needed! We loved kayaking and floating down the river. Campfires in the evenings and having the place to ourselves over Christmas
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Simone W.
7 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2025
Great campsite
16 ft pop-up camper · With pets ·
Cracknback Riverside Camping
Awesome and clean campground. Ablution facilities was clean and fully functional.
Kids and dogs had a blast!
Great place to take a break!
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Eduard M.
7 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Cracknback Riverside Camping
Highly recommended, one of the best camping place we ever visit. We did many activities as well as kayaking and swimming.
Clean amenities and showering facilities.
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Indra B.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2025
New years in the bush!
16 ft pop-up camper · With kids ·
Cracknback Riverside Camping
What a spot! After seven nights of heaven, we were sad to leave this beautiful area. One of the best campsites we’ve stayed in for sure. Lots of room, grassy spots with shade. And the river: clean, clear and very very swimmable. Will definitely be back!
The road in is a bit more challenging than some other places, and we had a few hiccups in our group like flat tyres, flat batteries, running out of petrol etc but I’d say that’s more because of user error. Our hosts were amazing through it all and our six families had an absolute ball.
Tandi P.
2 reviews
Great campsite on the river. Heaps of space and bonus of fantastic toilets and showers. Hosts very friendly and welcoming.
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Hame F.
3 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
16 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Cracknback Riverside Camping
Beautiful location! Great hosts! Had a fantastic time 😊
Kirilee B.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· December 2024
River paradise
5 ft pop-up camper · Group trip ·
Cracknback Riverside Camping
What a beautiful spot, camped next to the river, beautiful views. The river swimming and canoing was amazing water was crystal clear and we saw fish and turtles swimming Very peaceful and relaxing. Beth was a wonderful friendly host and we would definitely recommend this camp. One thing we recommend the routec from Kempsey if towing a caravan.
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Tracey A.
2 reviews
Recommends
· December 2024
9 ft pop-up camper ·
Cracknback Riverside Camping
Absolutely stunning! Definitely recommend! The hosts are lovely people! Beautiful place to just relax and have everything you need 🏕️
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Amanda M.
8 months on Hipcamp
Beth and Ben were champion hosts! Kept everything so well maintained and beautiful, the land was a gorgeous quite spot right on the river which was great for swimming, fishing and kayaking.
100% recommend and would definitely stay again.
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Nikki M.
9 months on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· December 2024
16 ft Class B ·
Cracknback Riverside Camping
Overall we had a great experience. It is just a long way from the riverside campsites to the toilets. Also river access is limited and really close to other campers taking the good spots first.
The river section is very nice and ameneties good.
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Jacco P.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· December 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Cracknback Riverside Camping
Hosts were Amazing, other campers super frendly great campsites and water was awesome
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Mick M.
2 reviews
Stunning location alongside the Macleay River.
Peaceful, enjoyable with fishing, kayaking, swimming and relaxing.
Was humid, hot, breezy and cool at times.
Paul J.
8 reviews
Location
Lower Creek, New South Wales, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Beth A.
Joined in July 2016Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 2 hours
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