37 acres hosted by Lisa B.
3 Vehicle/Tent sites
Great for groups
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for larger groups.
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Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
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99% Recommend182 Ratings · 142 reviews
This was our second time coming to shady acres and will be back again. The campsite is nice and grassy with a firepit to use. The toilets and shower are modern and in good condition. The two campsites are a fair distance away so you have your own swimming area and it feels like you have the place to yourselves. The river is crystal clear and nice and shallow for kids to play around. Can recommend.
Phil B.
2 reviews
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· February 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Shady Acres Colo River- Unpowered
Awesome spot by the river with all the amenities for a comfortable stay. We
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Giuseppe S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Shady Acres Colo River- Unpowered
Beautiful property with direct access to the freshwater river. There are kayaks to borrow, a fire pit, lovely and well maintained bathroom and showers. Our host was sweet to come and say hello to us and her lovely dog also greeted us. There’s very limited reception here. Had a wonderful time and will definitely be back!
Nicola H.
2 reviews
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· February 2025
Best camping site on the Upper Colo
Tent · Group trip ·
Shady Acres Colo River- Unpowered
As always, Shady Acres never fails to deliver. Great camping spot for a group with direct river access, a pristine toilet & shower block and BBQ provided. Great for a camp fire and lots of fun. One of the best sites you will find in this area. Thanks again Lisa for being a fantastic host and providing great facilities.
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Grant J.
12 reviews
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· February 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Shady Acres Colo River- Unpowered
My group very much enjoyed their stay at Shady Acres. Lisa had great communication and was a lovely host. She made sure we're all settled in and gave us tips on the area.
The site and facilities were well-maintained and we had a good space between the nearest group.
Definitely recommend this site to others.
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Luke N.
2 reviews
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· January 2025
Best New years in a long time.
Tent · Group trip ·
Shady Acres Colo River- Powered
It was our second time here with a large group booking and we had the best time ever. Celebrated new years there and it was honestly just such a great time, weather was on and the river was there with high tides during the day to swim around in.
Will continue to go here as much as i can, and Lisa is the best host too. Thanks again Lisa!
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Otis K.
2 reviews
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· January 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Shady Acres Colo River- Unpowered
Well maintained campground with great toilet and shower options. The extras that Lisa provides - sink, BBQ, table, firepit etc - were much appreciated. Great spot to jump in and out of the river. Trees provided welcome shade. Happy campers.
Rebecca H.
5 reviews
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· January 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Shady Acres Colo River- Powered
Great camping spot for large group. River was clear and perfect for non swimmers like us. Didn’t get to meet Lisa (host) but she responds to our queries promptly. Toilet, shower, water hose, electrical connection we have.
Will surely go back. Thanks Shady Acres and Lisa.
Arlou P.
2 reviews
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· December 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Shady Acres Colo River- Unpowered
One of our best camps ever! Amazing location, and really easy to get to from Sydney.
The facilities were really nice and clean, and Lisa was so helpful and friendly. Would highly recommend this spot.
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Rebecca M.
9 months on Hipcamp
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· December 2024
Grassy land by a stunning river
Tent · Group trip ·
Shady Acres Colo River- Unpowered
This is an expansive grassy campground that we booked up entirely for ourselves. It's situated next to a river which felt beyond luxurious in the high-30 degree weather. The river was definitely the highlight. Pristine water that ebbs and flows with the tide. We had lilos and lived out our best lives floating with a beer in hand.
There are some amenities that you don't get at some campgrounds which always make camping a bit easier (3 toilets, hot water shower, sink, BBQ, hose).
Overall, we were so stoked with this campsite and gave ourselves plenty of pats on the back for having found it. And definitely a pat on the back to Lisa for being a great host. She popped down when we arrived and gave us the lay of the land. Lisa was really lovely and so was this site - definitely would recommend.
Jenna T.
9 months on Hipcamp
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· November 2024
Tent · Group trip ·
Shady Acres Colo River- Unpowered
Great spot next to the river. Clean and tidy site. Friendly host.
Would definitely stay again.
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Adam C.
11 months on Hipcamp
I loved camping at shady acres! There is a considerable amount of flat land with soft grass! The river is calm, clear and beautiful for a swim. There was plenty of land to play games and the fire pit area is such s great area for night time drinks
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Josh L.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· November 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Shady Acres Colo River- Unpowered
Lovely spot by Colo River. Very well maintained.
Lisa was a lovely and friendly host.
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Malou V.
10 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
Tent · With pets ·
Shady Acres Colo River- Powered
Absolutely loved camping at this spot. Awesome peaceful location and Lisa is a lovely host. Can't wait to go back!
Colin C.
5 reviews
We loved our weekend at Shady Acres. A huge space perfect for a group of friends. We had heaps of fun floating down the river and having a fire in the evening. My only tip is if you want power on the powered site be wary of where you want to camp as the power is half way down the site not in the nicest spot to camp, the water is also spread out. If advertising as powered, access could be improved at various spots across the site. We were self sufficient so didn't bother us. A beautiful spot to relax with friends. Would recommend and return!
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Ashleigh Mills M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
Tent · With pets ·
Shady Acres Colo River- Powered
We stayed for 4 nights with a bunch of friends and family for my 50th in October and we loved it! Was fantastic to not be near any other people, there was loads of space and everyone enjoyed the tidal river. Lisa was a great host and very responsive to any questions. Recommend for groups
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Ben J.
2 reviews
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· October 2024
A beautiful patch of land and river
Tent · With kids ·
Shady Acres Colo River- Powered
We had a beautiful, relaxed stay at Shady Acres - thank you, Lisa! It's such a gorgeous patch of land and river. The grass is super-green soft and lush, fantastic for barefoot play (adults and kids!) and enjoying our warm and sunny days there. The Colo River feels safe, still and calm, great for kayaking and paddling in the shallows when the tide is low (little kids loved it). The firepit overlooks the river, too, which means adults can watch their kids while relaxing. We loved having flushable toilets and a short drive out for a cafe coffee. Overall, highly recommend, especially for large groups.
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Jessica R.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Shady Acres private group camping
Tent · With kids ·
Shady Acres Colo River- Powered
What a great find! Thanks Lisa for being a great host, the whole crew loved the stay, so much space. We enjoyed being close to the sandy bank for river access, power located about 60m away but well worth it. Neat toilet and shower setup. So good for the kids to kick a ball and run around safely. Already talking about a return visit!!
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David B.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
Great spot, we had the place to ourselves. Toilets clean, they're a walk back up the access road. Nice to be right on the river though only a couple of main access points so be mindful if you're camped by those. Plenty of space and flat ground
Recommended.
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David B.
4 years on Hipcamp
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· July 2024
Tent · With pets ·
Shady Acres Colo River- Unpowered
What a great spot! Nice and flat to setup camp. The water is perfectly clear. Very quiet
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Corey C.
11 reviews
We loved the place and also having our dog Ellie with us all the time was perfect.
The owner Lisa was super friendly and very helpful all the time we were there.
I highly recommend this camping place for a future getaway.
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Leonardo G.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Shady Acres Colo River- Powered
We came here start of July for my 30th birthday with a mix of friends and some young kids. The property is beautiful and to have it all to ourselves was amazing. Lisa is an absolute legend and is super friendly. We took a gamble with the weather forecast and lucked out, even though it rained a little bit here and there we were prepared and didn’t let it dampen our moods because when the sun was out inbetween in full force it was beautiful still.
Seriously though, 10/10 experience, 5 star spot, Lisa is a legend, we can’t wait to come back and experience the place in summer, will definitely be back again.
Thanks Lisa!
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Otis K.
2 reviews
I'm tempted to give this place 1 star so that nobody else goes here and I can have it all to myself! The grass was green and fresh, the fire pit areas were clean, the toilet and shower were top notch and Lisa was an awesome host. I will book here again for sure!
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Tim E.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2024
So close to Sydney! Beautiful site
Tent · Group trip ·
Shady Acres Colo River- Powered
We had 28 people on site for a full weekend to celebrate my 30th birthday. Everyone commented the bathrooms and showers were so nice. The area was flat and grassy and there were plenty of options to pull up.
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Thomas F.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2024
Spacious and private! Couldn’t recommend Lisa’s property any more. Was ideal for a large group and pet friendly. Will definitely be back to experience it in the warmer months.
Nic V.
4 reviews
On the plus side the toilet and shower was in good condition.
However, unfortunately, I cannot recommend this stay for a few reasons
- The place was not as large as seemed in the photos, it was not mentioned in the description that part of the property was not available due to a recent flood. The space was abit small with multiple campers in the one area and limited privacy.
- As we were not fully satisfied with the place, we enquired if we could stay one night as we wished to find a second place. We were told this was fine and we would be able to recieve a refund for the second day. After leaving and messaging the owner and Hipcamp, unfortunately the owner went back on their word and did not provide a refund and did not reply.
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Mujtaba K.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2024
14 ft pop-up camper ·
Shady Acres Colo River- Unpowered
Great spot on the river with nicely lawned campground .
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Slade B.
5 reviews
Our family had the most amazing chilled out 3 night stay on Lisa’s gorgeous land. The facilities were great, super clean and well maintained and the hot shower was amazing. The river entry was absolutely stunning with a sandy beach and nice deep swimming holes. Lisa was super friendly and easy to communicate with, and we really appreciated how relaxed she was about our dog. 100% recommend.
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Ariane D.
3 reviews
Excellent camping spot. The kids (and adults) had a ball - we were a group of 19 people (5 families). The spot was large, flat and clean with a short path to the river. The kids had multiple river dips in the day. Short walk up to the facilities (wash + toilets). Our one fisherman even caught a fish for dinner. Would definitely recommend and also book again in the future.
Sze D.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Shady Acres Colo River- Unpowered
The camping area is easy to find and a short drive from Sydney.
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Jeff F.
3 years on Hipcamp
Location
Central Colo, New South Wales, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Lisa B.
Joined in January 2021Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 7 hours
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