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Yass River seclusion

Hosted by Tracey · Yass River, New South Wales
12 guests max
86%
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6 reviews
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Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
All to yourself
100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.
200 acres of wild natural bushland on the Yass River. There's plenty of space for hiķing, with a long River frontage for fishing, canoeing, or fossicking. Old Chinese gold works near the site to inspect. A dam is available for swimming or catching yabbies. It is not safe to swim in the river due to flood wrack. There is plenty of wildlife particularly if you are into bird watching. Outside of the fire danger period you are welcome to build camp fires in the fireplace. Lots of native animals to see. There are 4 species of macropod, wombats, and 3 possum species. A bird watchers paradise. Bush walking. Close to cold climate wineries and horse riding. We can provide a driver for winery visits. Completely undeveloped so you will need to bring everything you need and take it away with you including toilet and waste. There is a dump site at Yass. You are welcome to collect the abundant fallen timber to burn in the fireplace when firebans are not in place. Only 4WD car access. Unsuitable for caravans. Dogs are welcome so long as they do not pass property boundaries. We have neighbours with sheep and cattle. You could also bring your horses we have trails and a small yard and attached shelter.The site is a flat unpaved area of untouched Yass River frontage facing a low cliff across the river. There are 200 acres of bush slopes behind it to explore. It is a very private site of all natural bushland. A fireplace is provided with plenty of fallen timber for collection. There are no bathroom amenities here. Guests will need to be self sufficient, take all waste with them and leave no trace. There is heaps of wildlife to observe, fishing, kayaking or bring your own horses to ride along bush tracks. A small yard and shelter can be provided. 4wd essential. There are old gold workings near the camp-site, or you can go panning in the river. A driver can be provided if you wish to visit the many cold climate wineries nearby. Swimming in the river is not permitted due to a large quantity of flood wrack making it unsafe. A dam is available for swimming.

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The site is a flat unpaved area of untouched Yass River frontage facing a low cliff across the river. There are 200 acres of bush slopes behind it to explore. It is a very private site of all natural bushland. A fireplace is provided with plenty of fallen timber for collection. There are no bathroom amenities here. Guests will need to be self sufficient, take all waste with them and leave no trace. There is heaps of wildlife to observe, fishing, kayaking or bring your own horses to ride along bush tracks. A small yard and shelter can be provided. 4wd essential. There are old gold workings near the camp-site, or you can go panning in the river. A driver can be provided if you wish to visit the many cold climate wineries nearby. Swimming in the river is not permitted due to a large quantity of flood wrack making it unsafe. A dam is available for swimming.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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AU$40
/ night
for NaN guests

Reviews

86% Recommend7 Ratings · 6 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent ·
Riverside camp site
Beautiful remote campsite, clean and tidy. Yass river frontage, and the campsite itself is tucked into a clearing surrounded by remnant bushland.
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Corey T.
2 years on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· September 2025
Aussie Bush Seclusion
Tent · With pets ·
Riverside camp site
This is a lovely camp if you're wanting genuine Aussie bush seclusion. Definitely 4wd or AWD access only and it is great for dogs - just watch for snakes and roos if you're pup is prone to chasing them. The roos that is, the snake we saw wasn't close to camp and happily avoided us. Arriving after dark was, interesting. There are a couple of abandoned cars on the way in - one on the track, which we had to go around, and we found it a bit spooky but otherwise all good. Highly recommend to take a ground sheet as there's not much grass.
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Nicole H.
7 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Riverside camp site
Great spot. Secluded and bush like close to the city.
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Rodney T.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Definitely recommend for dog owners
Tent ·
Riverside camp site
I loved this camp site. Gives the feel of full bush camping without travelling 3 hours out of Canberra. It’s a very open camp ground with tons of room for the dogs to run around freely. With a decent price and stunning view of the night sky I will definitely be back.
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Caitland E.
3 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
5 m car ·
Riverside camp site
A great spot to camp, felt like true bush camping, Tracey was a great host, 10/10 would recommend and will return
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Jack W.
4 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent ·
Riverside camp site
Tracey was lovely and the camp site was beautiful! Would recommend and we will be coming back soon :)
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Josh B.
2 reviews

Location

Yass River, 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 Tracey R.

Joined in January 2023

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