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Riverside Escape Off Grid Camping

Hosted by Caroline · Manilla, New South Wales
4 sites · RV, Tent · 18 acres
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Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Best glamping: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
A beautiful, off grid, riverside campground with amazing swimming hole on private property. This private campground is located in North West NSW. 50 minutes from Tamworth. Conveniently located 20 minutes outside the pretty town of Manilla and right on the river banks of the Namoi River. Also 20 minutes from beautiful Warrabah National Park. The campground is tucked away in a little valley overlooking an idyllic stretch of windy river with an amazing swimming hole, sandy beach, tranquil rapids and a beautiful, mesmerising, majestic rock. We have four primative campsites suited to all types of large and small, self sufficient campers in RV's, caravans, camp trailers, vans and tents. All sites are unique and positioned to enhance space and privacy as well as proximity and views of the river. They all showcase the varying, natural beauty and characteristics of the landscape. You can also book our amazing, award winning glamping tent. We are not a party campsite. Our little slice of paradise is for peace and relaxation. We also need to respect and encourage the presence and abundance of birds and animals and continue to ensure it is a peaceful and quiet home for them. You can enjoy your music just as long as other campsites and the local wildlife can't hear it. Manilla, only 20 minutes away has two dump points and water refill stations as well as a good number of shops to cater to all your needs during your stay. We are not in a high traffic area so you may get to enjoy having the place all to yourself. Our campsites have good access for all types of camp set ups and are not impacted by flooding. Nor do they become boggy in wet weather due to the high sand content in our soil. You could be sitting on the warm sandy bank overlooking the river and being captivated by the surrounding beauty and the magnificence of the swimming hole. This secret little piece of paradise has been untouched for 40 years and is home to an abundance of birdlife. Birds include the colourful Rainbow bee eaters, Kingfishers, Superb Fairy Wrens, Eastern Yellow Robins, Red Browed Finch and many more. A magical place that will delight your senses and make you feel relaxed and at peace. BYO camp toilet and leave no trace. Fish in the river; cod, cat, golden perch and carp. Well behaved dogs on leash and supervised at all times are welcome. If you would like to enquire about having the place to yourselves send me a message. ACCESS CONDITIONS: To help you decide if your set up is suitable you can google Riverside Escape Camping Manilla and find 2 videos on 23 and 25 May 2022 taken of me driving up and down the track to the campsites in my old Ford Courier that is NOT 4x4. There are lots of other useful videos to get a good sense of our campsite. You will also get a sense of the distance between each site. We recognise the Kamilaroi / Gomeroi people as the traditional custodians of this land.
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Private & Sheltered by the River

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 15 · Vehicles under 13 m
This is our most private campsite located on a beautiful stretch of river upstream from the main swimming hole. You can camp right on the riverbank with the river below. There is nice mix of shady and sunny spots to set up. Our site most suitable for camping groups. The river is lovely to swim in. It is waste height up to the middle of the river and about 2 metres deep on the other side so it's a nice river for children to swim. The river is great for fishing with murray cod, yellow belly and of course carp. There are lots of tortoises to spot in the river as well. There is an abundance of birds that you will see from your campsite like superb fairy wrens, red browed finch, double barred finch, king fishes and more. You can search "Riverside Escape Camping Manilla" on Facebook and there is lots of info on the facebook page to get a sense of this beautiful campsite. Must have your own camp toilet.  Manilla is only a 20 minute drive if you need supplies or a Dump Point.  Beautiful Warrabah National Park 20 is minutes up the road.  SITE SUITABLE FOR:   Caravan, RV, camper trailer and tent friendly.  GROUP SIZE:  Can fit 2 camp set ups. More if they are small or tents. DISTANCE TO THE MAIN SWIMMING HOLE: Our furthest site from the main swimming hole but still a short walk or drive to the main swimming hole via the track or a nice walk along the river to the swimming hole.  This site has it's own river access directly below with a lovely swimming spot and lovely stretch of river. ACCESS: Access into this site is good. There is space at the bottom to turn around when you need to leave.  The track down to the campsite has good width and height clearance. Please see the videos referenced below to check the track suitability for your set up. VIDEO'S SHOWING THE ACCESS TRACK INTO OUR CAMPGROUND: You can find videos on the access track and this campsite on the "Riverside Escape Camping at Manilla" Facebook page on 23 and 25 May 2022. You will need to google it as I can't insert the link on this page. VIDEO'S SHOWING THE ACCESS TRACK INTO OUR CAMPGROUND: You can find videos on the access track and this campsite on the "Riverside Escape Camping at Manilla" Facebook page on 23 and 25 May.  You will need to google it as I can't insert it on this page.  GOOD CONDITIONS IN WET WEATHER AND FLOODS: Our sites don't flood even in heavy rain periods when the river rises spectacularly.  You can sit back and enjoy the show.   Our soil has high sand content so there is no muddy track that develops nor do our campsites get muddy.  WE ARE NOT A HIGH TRAFFIC CAMPSITE: We have 4 primary campsites.  We are not a high traffic campsite so you may find yourself with the place to yourselves midweek and possibly on weekends.  HAVE A LARGE GROUP? OR WOULD LIKE THE PLACE TO YOURSELVES? If you have a large group or would simply like to have Riverside Escape all to yourselves feel free to send me a message. Note: We are not a party campsite. Our site is for peace and relaxation in nature. We are guests to all of the beautiful wildlife that call this place "home". We recognise the Kamilaroi/Gomeroi people as the traditional custodians of this land.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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The Lookout with amazing views

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 13 m
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE LOOKOUT SITE: Our most popular site. Stunning, elevated views over the swimming hole. One of our closest to the swimming hole. May need leveling chocks. SUITABLE FOR: Caravans, RV’s, Camp Trailers. Can accommodate small to medium Tents. GROUP SIZE: Can accommodate two set ups. If you are experienced and use leveling chocks. The view is worth the effort. - Teenagers are charged the same price as children. Use the children option for teenagers when booking. SITE IS SUITABLE FOR:   Large camp vehicles; Caravans, RV's, camp trailers etc.  The ground is not 100% flat so leveling chocks may be needed.  Tent Camping: I have had tent campers on this site without any problems.  For tents I would recommend The Grassy Grove site or Enchanting with views of the river site.  ABOUT THIS SITE: Our most popular site.  This site hosts the most incredible stunning, picturesque vantage point overlooking the best that Riverside Escape has to offer;  the beautiful swimming hole,  the majestic rock, the babbling rapids, the sandy beach and it's lush surrounds. You can easily sit and stare at the view for hours.  Words and photos don't do it justice.  If you find us on Facebook you can watch all videos that I posted in May 2022 including the videos of me driving down into the campsite and another driving back out so that you can check the suitability of your set up. In the video I point out the various sites. You will be able to see the location of the different campsites and where they are in relation to the swimming hole. Search "Riverside Escape Camping Manilla" on Facebook. CLOSE TO THE SWIMMING HOLE: The gate leading down to the swimming hole is just metres away.  ACCESS: There is plenty of room to drive in or reverse into this site. If no one is on the adjacent site, Enchanting with views of the river, you can drive in and out through the other site.  The track down to the campsite has good width and height clearance. Please see the videos referenced below to check the track suitability for your set up. VIDEO'S SHOWING THE ACCESS TRACK INTO OUR CAMPGROUND: You can find videos on the access track and this campsite on the "Riverside Escape Camping at Manilla" Facebook page on 23 and 25 May 2022. You will need to google it as I can't insert it on this page. GOOD CONDITIONS IN WET WEATHER AND FLOODS: Our sites don't flood even in heavy rain periods when the river rises spectacularly.  You can sit back and enjoy the show.   Our soil has high sand content so there is no muddy track that develops nor do our campsites get muddy.  VIDEO'S SHOWING THE ACCESS TRACK INTO OUR CAMPGROUND: You can find videos on the access track and this campsite on the "Riverside Escape Camping at Manilla" Facebook page on 23 and 25 May.  You will need to google it as I can't insert it on this page.  Our sites are located on private land.  WE ARE NOT A HIGH TRAFFIC CAMPSITE: We have 4 primary campsites. We may open up 2 more sites during peak holiday times.  We are not a high traffic campsite so you may find yourself with the place to yourselves midweek and possibly on weekends.  On long weekends and peak times we do not overcrowd. All our sites are located a good distance away from each other. Our positive reviews for these peak times reflect this.  HAVE A LARGE GROUP? OR WOULD LIKE THE PLACE TO YOURSELVES? If you have a large group or would simply like to have Riverside Escape all to yourselves feel free to send me a message. Note: We are not a party campsite. Our site is for peace and relaxation in nature. We are guests to all of the beautiful wildlife that call this place "home". REVIEWS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: See reviews for this specific site at the bottom of this page. You can see every review for us by clicking on "Reviews" at the top of our main Hipcamp page. We have had an unwavering 100% recommendation rating on Hipcamp from our guests for 3.5 years. We receive amazing reviews and feedback around the beauty and tranquility of our little piece of paradise. If this site is booked we do have other lovely sites, close to the swimming hole. Try The Enchanting site. We recognise the Kamilaroi/Gomeroi people as the traditional custodians of this land.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Grassy Grove by the swimming hole

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 10 m
Our closest campsite to the amazing swimming hole with it's sandy beach, gentle rapids and magnificent rock.  Best for tents, car camping and small camp trailers because you need to navigate a few pine trees and a narrow gate into this particular campsite. This site is nestled in an open, spacious, grassy pine grove, overlooking the best riverside escape offers and offers a lovely mix of sun and shade. If you find us on Facebook you can watch all videos that I posted in May 2022 including the videos of me driving down into the campsite and another driving back out so that you can check the suitability of your set up. In the video I point out the various sites. You will be able to see the location of the different campsites and where they are in relation to the swimming hole. Search "Riverside Escape Camping Manilla" on Facebook. Our sites don't flood even in heavy rain periods when the river rises spectacularly.  You can sit back and enjoy the show.  Riverside Escape is good in wet conditions. There is no muddy track that develops nor does the campsite get muddy because the soil has high sand content.  All our sites are wonderful and have their own characteristics and all campers always love the site they book.  We have had an unwavering 100% recommendation rating from guests for 3 years and amazing reviews and feedback around the beauty and tranquility of our little piece of paradise. Our sites are located on private land. We are not a high traffic campsite so you may have the place to yourselves. On long weekends and peak times we do not overcrowd.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Enchanting with views of the River

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 10 m
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ENCHANTING SITE: Our easiest site for large groups. Flat and spacious. Close to the swimming hole. (One campsite back) Views of the river towards the swimming hole. - Good mix of sun and shade. - SUITABLE FOR: Caravans, RV’s, Camp Trailers, Car camping. Tents. - GROUP SIZE: Can comfortable fit 2- 3 camp set ups. - Note: Teenagers are charged the same price as children. Use the children option for teenagers when booking. ABOUT THIS SITE: A popular site due to it's beautiful views over the river, spacious size, level ground, and lovely mix of sun and shade.   A short walk to the swimming hole.  If you find us on Facebook you can watch all videos that I posted in May 2022 including the videos of me driving down into the campsite and another driving back out so that you can check the suitability of your set up. In the video I point out the various sites. You will be able to see the location of the different campsites and where they are in relation to the swimming hole. Search "Riverside Escape Camping Manilla" on Facebook. You must have your own camp toilet.  Manilla is only a 20 minute drive if you need supplies or a Dump Point.  Beautiful Warrabah national park is 20 minutes up the road. SUITABLE FOR:   Caravan, RV, camper trailer and tent friendly.  GROUP SIZE:  Can comfortable fit 2- 3 camp set ups. CLOSE TO THE SWIMMING HOLE: A short walk to the swimming hole.  ACCESS: There is plenty of room to drive in or reverse into this site. The track down to the campsite has good width and height clearance.  GOOD CONDITIONS IN WET WEATHER AND FLOODS: Our sites don't flood even in heavy rain periods when the river rises spectacularly.  You can sit back and enjoy the show.   Our soil has high sand content so there is no muddy track that develops nor do our campsites get muddy.  VIDEO'S SHOWING THE ACCESS TRACK INTO OUR CAMPGROUND: You can find videos on the access track and this campsite on the "Riverside Escape Camping at Manilla" Facebook page on 23 and 25 May.  You will need to google it as I can't insert it on this page.  Our sites are located on private land.  WE ARE NOT A HIGH TRAFFIC CAMPSITE: We have 4 primary campsites. We may open up 2 more sites during peak holiday times.  We are not a high traffic campsite so you may find yourself with the place to yourselves midweek and possibly on weekends.  On long weekends and peak times we do not overcrowd. All our sites are located a good distance away from each other. Our positive reviews for these peak times reflect this.  We are not a high traffic campsite so you may have the place to yourselves. HAVE A LARGE GROUP? OR WOULD LIKE THE PLACE TO YOURSELVES? If you have a large group or would simply like to have Riverside Escape all to yourselves feel free to send me a message. Note: We are not a party campsite. Our site is for peace and relaxation in nature. We are guests to all of the beautiful wildlife that call this place "home". REVIEWS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: See reviews for this specific site at the bottom of this page. You can see every review for us by clicking on "Reviews" at the top of our main Hipcamp page.   We have had an unwavering 100% recommendation rating on Hipcamp from our guests for 3.5 years. We receive amazing reviews and feedback around the beauty and tranquility of our little piece of paradise. We recognise the Kamilaroi/Gomeroi people as the traditional custodians of this land. If this site is booked we do have other lovely sites, close to the swimming hole. Try The Lookout site.   We recognise the Kamilaroi/Gomeroi people as the traditional custodians of this land. PLEASE NOTE: bookings have now been set to 48 hours notice. We may be able to accommodate less notice. The reason is that I am currently overseas and need enough time to email all the booking info to you. Please send a hipcamp message if you wish to book with less than 48 hours notice and I'll see if I can accommodate your request. Towards the bottom of the main hipcamp page on the left hand side there is a round box "Contact Host".😊
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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100% Recommend367 Ratings · 328 reviews

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Manilla, New South Wales, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Caroline M.

Joined in January 2017
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