The best camping in Coolah Tops National Park, NSW

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Hillside Camp on Bow River

1. Hillside Camp on Bow River

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59km from Coolah Tops National Park · 23 sites · Tents, RVs · Merriwa, NSW
The ultimate Farm Solitude Camping experience for nature lovers seeking adventure, peace and serenity. This is not a place for parties and loud noise, but if you want to get away from it all and relax in a secluded Campsite surrounded by beautiful Native Bushland or explore miles of trails, gullies, caves, Flight Springs Creek and the exquisite Bow River, take some time to camp at Hillside, which is a remote 2000 acre working cattle property situated 23km west of MERRIWA, 17 km off the Golden Highway, adjoining the Goulburn River National Park. Most sites are in secluded area's far away from each other but at busy times people may pass by some sites to access the river. There are plenty of walking trails and for the enthusiastic bushwalker, the Bow River winds its way 7km down to the Goulburn River through the National Park with its gentle flowing stream and rock pools nestled between sandstone cliffs of caves. All sites are pet friendly, but pets must be kept on leash and cleaned up after. Campfires are allowed when there are no restrictions. Cut firewood is available on request $20 lots, cash only. 4WD and High vehicles are recommended as tracks have rocky outcrops and some areas of loose sand. Some sites can be accessed by 2WD. The Bow River area is strictly 4WD (Low Range) access ONLY as it is extremely steep with loose gravel and rocky outcrops. AWD (All wheel drive) vehicles will not get back out. For all 4WD areas please let your Tyres down to 25psi to help conserve our tracks. Outback 4WD tracks are now open for campers to explore as well as Hidden Valley. All sites have toilets, but guests will need their own shower facilities and must take all waste and rubbish with them on departure. Phone Service is very limited in this area. If you email a request, sometimes it may take a few hours for us to reply. No motorbikes or chainsaws and no hunting allowed. WARNING: There are many areas of cliff edges and shear drops! Children must be supervised at all times while exploring these areas. There are also dams at or near some of the campsite areas that could be dangerous if children wander off exploring alone.
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Maiden Jewel Camping Wingen

2. Maiden Jewel Camping Wingen

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75km from Coolah Tops National Park · 139 sites · Tents, RVs · Wingen, NSW
YellowScone Camping Adventures at "Maiden Jewel", a sprawling 720-acre Horse Stud, rests beneath the majestic Wingen Maiden, enveloped by ironbark bushland and extensive trails perfect for BYOH horse riding, bushwalking, and mountain biking. Be sure to explore our array of offerings: Maiden Jewel Camping beckons with diverse camping areas: The Waterhole 1: A communal haven boasting 20 campsites, nestled by serene dams teeming with Silver Perch and Murray Cod. While facilities include portaloos without showers, the allure of kayaking or cooling off in the dam awaits. Accessible via 4WD, guests can traverse the trails on foot or by bike. Pet-friendly, but leashes are recommended due to abundant wildlife. Picturesque Maiden Jewel: Spanning the rest of the property, it hosts over 50 campsites, both Private and Communal. The Long Flat Waterhole 2: Positioned at the property's front, offering easy access to a delightful swimming dam. Ideal for families, it features vast open spaces for recreational activities. Camping here grants access to all waterholes on the property. For seekers of solitude, inquire about our private sites, like The View Campsite, Hillside Camp, and The Bluff, each boasting spectacular vistas and proximity to fishing and swimming spots. YellowScone Adventures cater for Glamping escapes to equine enthusiasts, offering various packages allowing guests to bring their horses along. Camp and ride at your leisure, or opt for a unique experience by camping in our Bell tents, with catering services available. Explore our property further with the Buggy Property Tour: Embark on a guided excursion aboard our 6-seater Can-Am Buggy, spotting wildlife, meeting our horses, and discovering our array of campsites. Tours must be pre-booked and offer a captivating hour-long journey covering approximately 13 kilometers. Nestled beneath Towarri National Park, Maiden Jewel promises a plethora of activities—from fishing to hiking and mountain biking. Don't miss out on our additional offerings; there's something for everyone to enjoy amidst our breathtaking scenery.
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Liberty Plains

5. Liberty Plains

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79km from Coolah Tops National Park · 28 sites · Tents, RVs · Yarrawonga, NSW
Liberty Plains offers bush camping for self contained campers,just make your way in and pick a spot, host may or may not visit camp but will always be contactable. PLEASE NOTE dam is low due to lack of rain, refer to cover photo for reference this picture is november 2025 day trips are also available by booking the site that is listed as ‘day trips’ please read the description under that site before booking. There is one toilet available, a portable toilet (if the toilet runs out of soap/paper etc you will need to supply your own. The property offers a large dam for kayaking, fishing, yabbying. There is also bush walking. There is a small common area/ shed available with a bbq for guests to use and a table. If exploring please do not go through any fences as you may end up on a neighbors property. Guests may camp as close or far away from the main dam as they like, camp sites are first in first served. Pets allowed if kept under control, firewood is permitted to be used from the ground only no felling of standing trees, you may have a fire on the ground. NO fires during a total fireban. Please find your own way to camp by following your map that will be sent to you on booking and the signs that are posted from the driveway on after you turn in the main entrance, no need to meet and greet with host although I may come around occasionally to see if everything is going alright.
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AU$9
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Lisadan Cottage and Homestead

6. Lisadan Cottage and Homestead

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50km from Coolah Tops National Park · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Dunedoo, NSW
This Homestead is set on 22 acres, just a short drive from the home of the Black Stump at Weetaliba, NSW. Camping under the stars is a must here as you are able to star-gaze at Australia's first Dark Sky Park. The homestead has 3 separate paddocks each with their own dam where you can have total privacy during your camp. Although you may have a visit from the resident sheep who graze the pastures (don't worry - they are friendly). A perfect place for bird watching an array of native birds including rosellas, cockatoos, and currawongs and you will hear the kookaburras every morning and evening. There are also kangaroos, wallabies and echidnas who roam the area. It's a beautiful place to snap a pic especially if you catch the morning sunrises and spectacular sunsets which are guaranteed to wow you. Do as little or as much as you want to on your stay. A perfect place to just unwind and take in the fresh country air and beautiful views. Stroll around the property and visit the old barn and some of the sheds and farming equipment that are scattered among the paddocks. You will have access to composting toilets or feel free to BYO facilities. Campfires are welcome in the pits provided, permitting there are no restrictions at the time of your visit. Dogs are welcomed as long as they are supervised and kept indoors at night. Being within 20 minutes to the local town of Coolah, it's a perfect stop over for an overnight stay or for a long weekend. You can easily duck into town to stock up on supplies or visit a good old country pub for a meal. We look forward to meeting you.
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AU$25
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Beelisco Honey Hipcamp

7. Beelisco Honey Hipcamp

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78km from Coolah Tops National Park · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Baerami Creek, NSW
Creek update: Creek is currently dry! Great for group bookings... just add your extra people to your booking, as extras. You will have the whole campsite to yourself with your group only. We only run two campsite's here, the main site and the creek site but you can book in extra people on your booking to have a group camp with YOU!! Each campsite has its own pit style loo! There IS Phone service (TELSTRA Only) We have firewood available to purchase in extras. Large roomy grassy ALL FLAT level campsites, suitable for all vehicle access, so great to get away camping with friends or family. Beelisco Honey Hipcamp camping spot is set on 300acres located in the beautiful valley of Baerami Creek and surrounded by the amazing mountain views of Wollemi National Park. We are located just off the Bylong Valley Way, so a great spot to spend a night or two if travelling through. There are some amazing mountain views and a very tranquil peaceful camping spot. Tar sealed road all the way to the front gate and then only 150metres in on farm to your campsite on a very well-maintained road suitable for ALL vehicles. We have wide gate access to suit all vehicles/trailers of any size to go in and out and all sites are grassy and level. Great spot to relax, chill and take in the amazing country air and surroundings, relax by a fire, cook marshmallows or a camp oven feast. Walk down to the edge of this campsite and listen to the creek trickle past, go bushwalking, listen to the birds and watch the Kangaroos. Of a night you will be amazed at how many stars you can see, it is just beautiful, so don't forget to look up. Please put in ‘Beelisco Honey’ into google maps to see how far we are from you. Our farm is a family run business with Husband, wife and 2 young boys, we run horses and cattle all year round and grow Lucerne hay on a few large flats around the farm. We also produce farm fresh pure raw bush Honey (Beelisco Honey) We know you will love your tranquil camping experience and feel relaxed and refreshed. Directions: For directions enter "Beelisco Honey" into google maps. We are located on Baerami Creek Road at Baerami Creek NSW. Find us on Facebook. Beelisco Honey Hipcamp Baerami Creek NSW
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Castlerock Camp

8. Castlerock Camp

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78km from Coolah Tops National Park · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · Castle Rock, NSW
Welcome to our easy-access, flat campsite with stunning scenic views. Experience magical sunsets with Castle Rock aglow on the horizon. Whether you're a weary traveler in need of a pit stop en route or looking for a tranquil escape, our location just off a quiet road is ideal. Situated at the heart of Sandy Hollow, Denman, Muswellbrook, and Aberdeen, all just a short 15 to 20-minute drive away, this camp area is the perfect base for exploring the region. Enjoy the convenience of a drive-through flat camp area measuring 16m x 45m with an all-weather surface. The area is bordered by trees, offering protection on the sides, whilst allowing for clear skies above to recharge your solar batteries. We do have separate male and female toilets for your convenience. Please note, however, they are up a set of stairs so are not wheelchair friendly. There is a barbeque available to use. Plus, feel free to cozy up around a contained fire, however, you MUST adhere to current NSW Fire Brigade restrictions/conditions. Whether you're looking for a brief overnight stay or a short retreat, our campsite is a quiet oasis along your journey.
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AU$37
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Kurrajong Living

9. Kurrajong Living

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73km from Coolah Tops National Park · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Wallabadah, NSW
Come and enjoy the serenity at Kurrajong living. We are on 64 acres of sloping country in the Liverpool plains shire and 40 min from the capital of country music Tamworth. We are offering sites that are all self-sufficient and range from motorhome accessible to 4WD accessible and further away from the homestead. Sleeping under the stars, back to nature, and back to basics. We do have stock grazing in the same area and some are friendly whereas others are shy, we do ask to respect them and considering they are part of the experience😉. Pets as in dogs are only permitted after discussing it directly with us, and they would need to be kept contained as in tied up. There are Roos, native animals, and other livestock on neighbouring properties and we respect the natural instincts of dogs. You will be shown to your campsite and have free access to come and go of course. You are welcome to spend time at the main house and there is phone reception across the property. We can also provide fresh eggs from our chickens! We are offering an experience of staying in nature and back to basics in a peaceful environment away from the hustle and grind. And close enough to explore the surrounding towns of Wallabadah and Quirindi or even the capital of county music Tamworth. We look forward to welcoming you here at Kurrajong living 🌸
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Temple Court, Murrurundi

10. Temple Court, Murrurundi

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64km from Coolah Tops National Park · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Pages River, NSW
600 acres on the outskirts of the picturesque town of Murrurundi.On the property you can enjoy scenic bushwalks, a seasonal creek, a large dam and plentiful native wildlife including kangaroos, deer, birdlife and more.Depending on where you set up camp, you can walk or drive into the quaint village of Murrurundi. Situated on the New England Highway, Murrurundi is 30 minutes drive from Scone, 1 hour from Tamworth and 3 hours from Sydney. A picturesque town, nestled on the eastern side of the Great Dividing Range and boasts natural beauty, rich farming land and plenty of character. In town you'll find the recently opened Magpie Gin Distilery, art galleries (including Michael Reid and David Darcy), pubs, historic buildings and every May the King of the Ranges Stockmans Challenge.
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AU$31
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Turill Camp

11. Turill Camp

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47km from Coolah Tops National Park · 1 site · Tent, RV · Turill, NSW
We operate a farm in the Mudgee area, and we're about 20 mins from the township of Gulgong where you can pick up supplies. If you're up for a hike or an adventure, we are located close to Goulburn River National Park and Lees Pinch lookout, which has a walking track offering spectacular views across the south and east of the National Park, and is perfect for birdwatching. Enjoy a campfire dinner or simply relax around the crackling campfire in the evenings. There is plenty of timber lying around so help yourself. You need to be a self-contained camper with your own camping toilet/shower, and drinking water. Your pooch is most welcome to join you but must be on a lead at all times as we have a lot of farm animals. You are welcome to take your kids for a close up greet and meet with the animals over the fence. This is a family friendly campsite, please no shooting, dirt-bike riding or 4WDing on the property. We look forward to welcoming you!
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AU$61
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Follyfoot Meadow

12. Follyfoot Meadow

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78km from Coolah Tops National Park · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Cooks Gap, NSW
Twenty five acres or 10 hectares of mainly native bushland on the Cooks Gap escarpment. Located on the main road between Mudgee & the Upper Hunter region. On property, part of the Great Dividing Range, are many bush walks through beautiful native bush land which is home to many native animals & birdlife. Extra beautiful following rain when the creeks and cascades are flowing. Within short distances you can also visit quaint towns, Gulgong, Mudgee, Rylstone & Kandos who offer many & varied experiences. Mudgee area is also wine country, offering many tasting experiences as well as world class restaurants. There are also many natural attractions such as The Drip close by. Catering to the horse riding community is a specialty, through electric fence paddocks & a full size round yard to accommodate your exploring furry friends. Suggested quiet road rides through the wine growing district of the areas are close by & accessible after a short float ride. There are many camping sites available ranging from group areas, for club set-ups to secluded camp sites located within the bushed areas. A centralised area flushing toilet and a caravan equipped with essentials such as barbecue, tea & coffee making facilities and small fridge is available to all campers but for campers taking advantage of the secluded sites, a portable toilet would be advantageous to bring considering distance from provided site. Dogs are very welcome as they are very much our fur-kids. For longer stays, laundry facilities & showers are available by arrangement.
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AU$43
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Crazy Critters Sanctuary

14. Crazy Critters Sanctuary

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74km from Coolah Tops National Park · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Cope, NSW
Welcome to Crazy Critters Wildlife Sanctuary.We run a wildlife sanctuary north of Mudgee. We care for a wide range of animals in the sanctuary including galahs, cockatoos, macaws, black cockatoos, sugar gliders, ringtail possums, ducks, horses and emus. As part of your stay you are welcome to meet them and take photos.The campsites are generally flat ground, and there are several areas to choose from for camping or parking your RVs. You need to be a self-contained camper with your own camping toilet/shower, and drinking water.Enjoy a campfire dinner or simply relax around the crackling campfire. We provide free firewood to keep you warm and toasty.No dogs please, as we have a lot of animals on site.You are welcome to hire our generator with fuel. Please see Extras.
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View from up top (Rock climbing is not permitted).

15. GlenArthur, Farmland Getaway

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59km from Coolah Tops National Park · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · Coonabarabran, NSW
'GlenArthur' is a mixed grazing farm property located approx 16 klm from the small town of Binnaway, and 40 klm from Coonabarabran NSW. A great place to disconnect and get grounded in a bush setting. Explore a few klms of trails and views throughout the property by hiking or biking around campsite, along trails through paddocks and wooded areas of the farm. Keep an eye out for with local wildlife both on the ground and in the trees. Clear skies at night display an abundance of stars within the Milky Way that you just can't see in the city. A campfire is allowed subject to any local fire restrictions at the time. For your convenience the campsite has a permanent steel awning which supplies a rainwater tank, and has solar powered lighting. The campsite is suited to self sufficient campers and RV's as there are no toilet/shower facilities. There is plenty of room at this site for additional tents for family groups.
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Allandale

16. Allandale

41km from Coolah Tops National Park · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Coonabarabran, NSW
We are located east of Coonabarabran with approximately 1600+ acres of hilly bush, mostly untouched for the past 50 years. Old logging trails throughout leading to peaks for views east and west as far as the eye can see. Night fall provides star gazing below some of the cleanest air in Australia. Planes, satellites and if you squint hard enough you might see something else. Watch the Starlink trail, wish upon a shooting star. Pull your caravan out the back or park your motorhomes up the front, pitch a tent almost anywhere. Set up a camp fire and sit in the perfect silence that surrounds you. Bush walk or mountain bike around and experience kangaroos and an emu unfazed by human interaction! Discover Spa Corner, and if you are lucky enough to come across me, ask me how it came to be there. Jump in, bust out the bubbles, and post a pic to Instagram. ​ ​You will need to be self-contained with own camping toilet and drinking water. There is access to a shower and rubbish facilities. This is big sky country. The skies are crystal clear and sun rises and sunsets are breath taking. So far my favourite spot on earth is out here. Come and experience it with us, hopefully you will enjoy it as much as we do. ​4WDs are recommended to access the property, and there is limited access for motorhomes and 2WD (weight restrictions on motorhomes apply). If you're unsure about your camping vehicle please message before booking. ​ Pets are welcome, and off leash by negotiation.
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The best camping in Coolah Tops National Park, NSW guide

Overview

About

Nestled at the convergence of the Warrumbungle and Liverpool ranges, Coolah Tops National Park offers a serene escape for nature enthusiasts. With its towering eucalypt forests, cascading waterfalls, and abundant wildlife, the park is a haven for walkers and mountain bikers alike. After a day of exploration, visitors can unwind under the stars at one of the park's remote campgrounds or find solace in the rustic charm of Bracken's Cottage.

Notable campgrounds

  • Coxs Creek campground: A tranquil retreat amid towering eucalypts, perfect for stargazing and wildlife spotting.
  • The Barracks campground: Offers a historical touch, set near the old loggers' barracks with easy access to walking tracks.
  • The Pines campground: Nestled among pine forests, this site is ideal for a peaceful camping experience in the cool highlands.

Tips for snagging a campsite

  • Book early, especially for peak seasons like autumn and spring, to ensure your spot amid the natural beauty.
  • Consider mid-week stays for better availability and a quieter camping experience.
  • Keep an eye on the park's alerts for any closures or fire bans that might affect campsite accessibility.
  • Explore nearby camping options if your preferred campground is fully booked.

When to go

The best times to visit Coolah Tops National Park are during autumn, with ideal camping weather, and spring, when the park bursts into a kaleidoscope of wildflowers. Summer offers warm days for activities, while nights are cooler, perfect for cosying up by the campfire.

Know before you go

  • Always check the local alerts for fire bans or park closures before planning your trip.
  • Mobile reception is limited, so download the Emergency Plus app for GPS location in emergencies.
  • Pets are not permitted within the park, ensuring the protection of native wildlife.
  • Remember, NSW national parks are no smoking areas to preserve the pristine environment.
  • Visitor information is available from 9am to 4pm daily at the Warrumbungle NP Visitor Information Centre, except Christmas Day.
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