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Cracknback Riverside Campground

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· Lower Creek, New South Wales
5 acres hosted by Beth A.
30 Vehicle/Tent sites
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**IMPORTANT INFORMATION** Cracknback Campground is situated almost half way between Kempsey and Armidale shires. They are each responsible for this road. The boundary between the two shires is at Blackbird Flat - which is 12 km from us towards Kempsey. The Armidale Shire section of road is officially closed (though not policed). We are obliged to pass on this information as it must be your decision whether to drive on Armidale Shire Road. There are also old signs still up saying road closed/landslip/turn around etc. Our working farm is located between Kempsey and Armidale at Lower Creek in mid-north NSW. We have grassy campsites right on the beautiful Macleay River, which is famous for Bass fishing, kayaking and swimming. *When you come here, our home is your home. Please respect the pristine wilderness and leave no trace. Clean up your camp and take your rubbish home. * Heaps of flat ground for kids to ride bikes * Watch tortoises and fish in the river * Beautiful mountain ranges and and such an open sky you can see the Milky Way * 30 roomy sites, flushing toilets, hot showers * We are dog friendly...if your dog is friendly. Please pick up after them. * Fire pits provided but bring your own wood Additional guests welcome at $20 per head per night over 15 years old. Kids under 15 years $5 per night.Welcome! DO NOT FOLLOW GPS!! Because the road is closed on live traffic, GPS will send you into backroads. Stick to Kempsey-Armidale road. Drive in a straight line until you see Cracknback Campground signs. Please be aware that the Armidale Council section of Kempsey-Armidale Road is officially 'closed' to all but residents until major roadworks begin in 2025. Armidale shire starts 12km before us coming from Kempsey. We have permission from Council to operate, so if you are using our business, you may legitimately disregard road closed signs. Please drive carefully. Dont drive over rock fall. It is sharp and will puncture tyres! Cracknback is situated on the beautiful Macleay River in the Mid North Coast of NSW. It is the perfect getaway spot to enjoy majestic mountains and pristine wilderness. Enjoy bass fishing, swimming, kayaking or just chilling out under the stars.  Lots of flat ground for kids to ride bikes. Hot showers and flushing toilets give some creature comforts with basic, large camping sites. Fire pits provided but please bring your own wood. This is a 'leave no trace' property. We ask that you take all rubbish home and leave your site as pristine as you found it. This is a working farm and a work in progress! Welcome home
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Fahad K.recommends
April 30, 2024
Cracknback Riverside Camping
Amazing site with friendly hosts
The site was super clean and amazing, free of wildlife except fishes in the river. Would highly recommend my friends.
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David D.recommends
April 30, 2024
Cracknback Riverside Camping
Amazing spot! The river, the space, the wildlife. Amazing!
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Aya M.recommends
April 28, 2024
Cracknback Riverside Camping
Great camp site with access to Macleay river. Easy flat surface to set up camp and clean facilities. Enjoyed our stay very much.
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Louise E.recommends
April 27, 2024
Cracknback Riverside Camping
Picture perfect camp ground
Fantastic stay with amazing views. Beth & Ben were lovely hosts and facilities were clean!! Would 100% be back again, just a shame we couldn't stay on longer.
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Warren G.recommends
April 13, 2024
Cracknback Riverside Camping
Highly recommended!
Absolutely beautiful spot! Well kept grounds, very clean amenities and the river provides excellent swimming. Beth and Ben were very hospitable and welcoming! We'll be back for sure! Highly recommended!
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Andrew C.recommends
April 7, 2024
Cracknback Riverside Camping
I couldn't make it durle to car issues but Beth seemed lovely.
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Lower Creek, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Dainggatti First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Beth A.

Joined in July 2016
Response rate: 100%
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