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Harry

1 week ago

9 m Class A

Weekend Trip to Namoi Valley Escape

Great wilderness country of high hills and Naomi river below , plenty of Wildlife to see,2 or 3 camping spots away from others next to river or valley area,Dave and Joyce great host happy to show camps, very peaceful cattle grazing property, ps great fishing as well,

Lizi

2 weeks ago

8 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Adela Park

Lovely camp, lots of space and very quiet. Would come again

Meg

2 weeks ago

6 m pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Riverside Farm Retreat

We loved camping at Riverside Farm Retreat. The view was beautiful and directions were clear. It was lovely and relaxing. The kids enjoyed their visits from Darcy the dog. Will definitely be back!

Jackie

2 weeks ago

9 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Riverside Escape Off Grid Camping

What a beautiful spot for a relaxing get away right by the river on the private spot. Took our 9 metre motorhome and had mo issues getting there and despite us having rain we got out ok too. Highly recommend and would love to come back again. Thanks Caroline for having us x

Cole

2 weeks ago

6 m travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Namoi Valley Escape

We loved this camp. It’s secluded and peaceful. The owners are friendly and accommodating explaining the walks and directions. The river was perfect for a swim and cool off. There is plenty of animal and bird life. Also the road in is in excellent condition. This is one to come back to!

Taneisha

3 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

1 night at Adela Park

We had a lovely night stay at this property during our journey from Brisbane to Dubbo. This property is in a very convenient spot, not far from Tamworth. We enjoyed saying hello to the horses (and so did our kelpie). Jeff was very welcoming and we had no worries with our pup on this property. Thank you for having us!

aymie

3 weeks ago

15 m pop-up camper

2 nights at Sheffield B&B Farm stay Tamworth

Quiet location, easy to find only 10 minutes from town.

Sparkelez

3 weeks ago

Tent

2 nights at Riverside Escape Off Grid Camping

Beautiful little spot. Peaceful. Just what is needed. Even with bad navigation skills, Caroline was very attentive and quick to respond. Will definitely be back.

angelia

3 weeks ago

5 m travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Outback Fish Farm

So much room to move. Easy drive through sites. Showers great. Rick is an easy going happy fella , great hospitality and good advice.

Randal

3 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Riverside Escape Off Grid Camping

Another wonderful visit. Amazing amounts of birdlife and tranquil bush setting thanks again Caroline.

Richard

3 weeks ago

4 m Class B

Weekend Trip to The Valley

Such a lovely peaceful site, didn’t see another soul the whole time o was there. Absolutely perfect. The bush soundtrack was amazing, I could have just listened to all the birds and insects for days.

Sasha

3 weeks ago

7 m travel trailer

2 nights at Royal Oaks

Great spot, peaceful and quiet, surrounded by horses, chickens and ducks- perfect 👌. Close to the house but not a problem, no noise or intrusion. Bathroom close by. Great hosts. Easy cycle into town. Would choose to stay here again. Feeding carrots to the horses was my highlight ✨️

Ronan

October 2025

20 m travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Riverside Farm Retreat

Clean and plenty of room to park a big van . Care taker very friendly

Ileigh

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Riverside Farm Retreat

Lovely spot, clean portaloos! Would definitely stay again if I was passing through.

Christine

October 2025

12 m pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Riverside Farm Retreat

Had a great 1 night stay! Beautiful spots along the river, plenty of space to find a spot with a view to enjoy the bird life. Would recommend a stop over if you’re in the area!

Amanda and Kristian

October 2025

12 m pop-up camper

With pets

2 nights at Balaka Farm

Great privacy. Quiet site. Mowed sites, easy to find out spot. Lovely host. No hassles at all. We enjoyed staying at this site. The views of the view and kangaroos were a highlight. We camped here so we could go to the Dubbo Zoo. Zoo was literally just up the road. Would definitely stay again.

Elen

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Outback Fish Farm

Campsite was fantastic- easy to find a level spot for the tent, showers were clean and pleasant to use. The farm was nice to walk around and tidy. Rick was such a lovely host, checked in with me in the morning. Would definitely stay again.

Shae

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Sheffield B&B Farm stay Tamworth

Definitely recommend staying at Sheffield B&B Farm stay in Tamworth! Such a lovely area with beautiful views, facilities and animals.

Karen

October 2025

5 m travel trailer

2 nights at Riverside Farm Retreat

Excellent spot great swimming & fishing. Well maintained, ports loos and close to town if needed

Mat

October 2025

20 m travel trailer

4 nights at Sheffield B&B Farm stay Tamworth

We loved our time at Debrahs farm. Very convenient to AELEC which worked out great for us. Would highly recommend especially if your doing something with your horse in Tamworth.

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Sheffield B&B Farm stay Tamworth

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77km from Mount Surprise · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · Kingswood, NSW

Located in a quiet rural setting upon 30 acres, overlooking the city of Tamworth, just a quick 10 minute drive from the CBD. As I wake in the morning you will find yourself surrounded by horses, enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and you welcome to feed the ponies a carrot or two. We cater for all your accommodations and camping needs with grasses powered camp sites for hooking up your caravans & horse floats or we provide self contained units and B&B style accommodation. Offering toilets, showers and drinking water. Accomodation options include powered and unpowered sites - suitable for set-ups from tents to big rig RVs. Located close to amenities and a campfire. Sheffield runs a unique hands on farm experience join us to come feed and communicate with the friendly horses, pigs, goats, chooks, Guinea fowl and cats . Enjoy walking through our beautiful gardens and have a picnic. Follow Debbie around and learn why the guniea fowl are in the trees or how the horses sleep while standing up? Collect the chook eggs and feed the pigs, horses and goats.

Riverside Escape Off Grid Camping

100%

(367)

47km from Mount Surprise · 27 sites · Tents, RVs · Manilla, NSW

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.

Riverside Farm Retreat

97%

(124)

56km from Mount Surprise · 99 sites · Tents, RVs · Narrabri, NSW

Riverside Farm Retreat is 13 km southeast of Narrabri. It is a horse breeding farm on the banks of the Namoi River, set over 500 acres, where guests can enjoy camping, fishing, canoeing, and relaxing. There is good access for caravans and campers - to get to the property is all tarred roads, with no gates to open, just a cattle grid to cross. The camping area is spread over a beautiful, wide green grassed space, with plenty of level ground. There is an abundance of bird life here, including our pet emu Pepper who roams freely, occasional visiting kangaroos and cattle moseying down in the afternoon sunset to drink from the river opposite.

Reata Ranch

100%

(2)

55km from Mount Surprise · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Garthowen, NSW

Reata Ranch is a professional horse facility. That also runs a small amount of cattle. We have arenas and round yards and overnight yards for horses plus plenty of trail riding. The property has some stunning views beautiful creeks and streams and only 30 kms from Tamworth CBD

Outback Fish Farm

97%

(118)

62km from Mount Surprise · 21 sites · Tents, RVs · Jacks Creek, NSW

Set 10km outside of Narrabri on a dirt road is Narrabri Fish Farm. Camp in the serenity alongside 100 ponds. Take the daily fish feeding tour at 10.30am or explore the farm - book in advance or when you arrive. Flushing toilets and hot showers (also a new addition of the donkey shower) Campfires permitted (pending Fire bans, please check). Firewood available upon arrival. Cabins and kiosk coming soon. Fishing will be available from September 2024.

Adela Park

92%

(38)

77km from Mount Surprise · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Nemingha, NSW

A quiet property on the outskirts of Tamworth, a seven-minute drive to the town centre or the Country Music Capital festivities. Walking distance to the local pub and general store. We offer a flat block, with options for shade by the large pepper and gum trees. There are sweeping mountain views, no street lights, and plentiful birdlife to enjoy. We provide on-site power and bore water (which is drinkable) and also unpowered sites however we DO NOT have toilet or shower facilities so all campers must be self-sufficient in this regard. Dogs are welcome but must be under control or on a leash at all times. Horses welcome also. Children under 12 stay free - please just ensure they're added to the booking so we can keep on top of the numbers. (you will not be charged).

The Valley

94%

(55)

58km from Mount Surprise · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Bullawa Creek, NSW

Located 25 minutes from Narrabri CBD on 200 acres at the foothills of Mount Kaputar with 360 degree mountain views, The Valley is your perfect farm camping escape. With the National Park bordering the property where there are several bush walking tracks, lookout points, 4WD tracks, Aboriginal sites, picnic locations, wildlife encounters, bike riding tracks, historical heritage, waterfalls and swimming locations. Pitch your tent or park your RV, there is plenty of room for you with us at the Valley. Nestled in at the very base of the Mount Kaputar National Park, with breath taking 360 degree mountain views. A firepit provided with wood available for purchase. You need to be a self-contained camper with your own camping toilet/shower, and drinking water. There is a picnic table for camp meals and access to rubbish facilities. Pets welcome, please ensure your pet is restrained if it's likely to chase our livestock. 4WDs are recommended to access our property, and are required in wet conditions.

Edgecote Camping

98%

(48)

76km from Mount Surprise · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · Duri, NSW

Our family have lived at ‘Edgecote’ for eighteen years. We are predominantly horse breeders and trainers, however have some cattle and many dogs. We love the great outdoors and especially enjoy this ‘bottom paddock’ because of all the trees and the bird life. The dam gives the space a cool feel and a place for dogs to swim and retrieve.

Muluerindie

97%

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80km from Mount Surprise · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Bendemeer, NSW

Located just outside of Bendemeer, our property features 21 peaceful acres with frontage to the beautiful McDonald River and a nice flat shaded area for camping. This is the perfect getaway spot to relax, complete with platypus, wombats and amazing bird life, fishing for trout and yellow belly. Lots of kayaking and swimming in summer, and plenty in winter too if you're brave!). We're around 30 mins from Tamworth where you can find all the supermarkets and supply stores to meet your camping gear needs, and there's lots of great cafes and restaurants too. Power is available if required but not next to the river. Camp next to the river (4WD access only) with your tent or rooftop set up or park uphill overlooking the river with your caravan or motor home, it's only a little further away (100 metres) with power available. Campfires allowed at both locations ( fire season permitting) you will need to bring your own wood. We welcome self-contained campers who bring their own camping toilet/ shower. Rain water is available for campers and caravans as required, and there is access to rubbish facilities. Your well behaved pet is welcome to camp with you.

Royal Oaks

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(40)

73km from Mount Surprise · 4 sites · RVs · East Tamworth, NSW

Great location for Tamworth Country Music Festival, walk or cycle into Tamworth CBD. 20 acres on the Peel River. There are unpowered campsites next to the river but the amenities are about a 300m walk. We have a couple of horses, a few chooks and lots of avian wildlife live on the property. Peaceful and with abundant trees. Hot water shower, flushing toilet and 10 amp power available at the sites next to the amenities. Good access for caravans and all types of vehicles. Dogs or other pets not accepted. No campfires, total fire bans often in place here.

The Glen

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78km from Mount Surprise · 17 sites · Tents, RVs · Moonbi, NSW

10 acres of flat land allocated for camping on large property just off New England Highway, near Moonbi NSW. We can accommodate up to 15 unpowered 10x10m sites. There are two toilets and two showers accessible, with running hot water. Rain water in use. Camp sites are accessible for all vehicle types. Pet friendly though leashes are required. Dump point located at Moonbi lookout, within 1km. Call Christie and Sam on 0413 858 472 for enquiries

Balaka Farm

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80km from Mount Surprise · 7 sites · RVs, Lodging · Tamworth, NSW

Situated just 20 mins from the regional city of Tamworth, home of Australia's largest Country Music Festival, Balaka Farm offers a family friendly stay. Sit and relax on the verandah of our converted shearing shed and enjoy the views of the hills. There are so many activities to enjoy in the local area with dams and creeks for fishing or swimming or head into Tamworth and visit the myriad of galleries and museums, playgrounds and parks on offer.

The best camping near Mount Surprise, NSW guide

Overview

About

Nestled in the heart of the New England Tablelands, Mount Surprise is a small town with a big heart. With its rolling hills, lush green pastures and stunning views of the surrounding countryside, it's easy to see why this charming town has become a popular destination for visitors. From its quaint cafes and pubs to its historic buildings and churches, Mount Surprise offers something for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway or an adventure-filled holiday, this picturesque town is sure to provide an unforgettable experience for anyone camping nearby.

When to go

The ideal time to visit Mount Surprise is during the dry season, from April to September, when the weather is mild and the skies are clear. Avoid the wet season, from October to March, as heavy rains can limit access and activities.

Know before you go

Check weather conditions and park alerts before your visit to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
Wear sturdy footwear and carry plenty of water to stay hydrated amid the rugged terrain.
Be mindful of local wildlife and maintain a safe distance at all times.
Respect the natural environment by adhering to the 'leave no trace' principles.
Access to certain areas may be restricted due to conservation efforts or seasonal closures.

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