6 acres hosted by Larissa C.
1 Vehicle/Tent site
Primitive camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Hacketts Haven is our 65 acre property, located near Copmanhurst which boasts your own exclusive panoramic view overlooking the Clarence River. The site is approximately 13-14 metres clear/elevated from the river (which makes it very safe if the river was to rise above minor or moderate flooding).
A truly unique camping experience overlooking the wide spanse of the Clarence only a short distance from the small village of Copmanhurst, perfect for a group booking of up to 20.
Enjoy your own private site with a sandy beach @40m below site, east of the Copmanhurst boat ramp. Take a walk down the steepish soft sandy cattle tracks to the waters edge and enjoy yourself. Note: Sand can be very hot!
Obedient dogs permitted and that they are on a lead or under control with livestock or cattle dogs around.
No amenities so campers need to BYO everything they need and leave no trace.
Campfires permitted when restrictions aren't in place - check with host.
We have bags of firewood available for sale but unfortunately cannot deliver at short notice, alternatively you can pick them up or bring your own.
As per Hipcamp guidelines, be fire safe, dispose of garbage responsibly and leave no trace.
The grass is left lush for the roaming cattle to enjoy, however we will endeavour to slash the 40+ acres and/or whipper-snip around firepits when possible.
It was originally listed under our Winegrove location, but we have since separated it to its own listing/location.
Reviews:
Aaron left a review on October 7th, 2020
If you're after a picturesque view of the river, your own private beach and peace and quiet look no further! An absolute gem of a spot to camp! Very lovely kind welcoming hosts. Great spot for kids to swim an kayak, great fishing spot, relaxing and quiet, with an amazing view. Highly recommend! We will be back.
Christian left a review on October 19th, 2020
Nice high camp overlooking the river, convenient short drive to village. Good for boating, kayaking.
Sara left a review on November 1st, 2020
We had an absolutely amazing weekend away at Hacketts Haven!! The peace and quiet is just what we needed. The property is perfectly cared for and absolutely picturesque. Imagine lush green paddocks that ease onto the beautiful Clarence River. It is the swimming spot of our dreams! We will be back for sure!
Mykel left a review on November 23rd, 2020
Great host, great spot, could not be more accommodating. Definitely return in the future.
Yvette left a review on November 29th, 2020
Sandy waterfront was fantastic but access was steeper than we expected, still well worth the effort.
Joanna left a review on December 23rd, 2020
We loved every minute, extended once and tried to extend again! What a fabulous location, spent the days kayaking on river and nights taking in the stunning sunsets. What a beautiful part of the world. Host was so helpful. We will definitely be back. Camped on lush green grass overlooking the river, dog loved it too.
Emily left a review on January 1st, 2021
Lovely spot on the river with great views. There was a somewhat sandy 'beach' below the camping area which makes for a good place to swim. The host was easy to communicate with and very helpful. Only suggestion to improve camp comfort would be to bring a ground sheet as the grass was a little long (not a bad thing, for the cows - looking forward to coming back again.
Emily left a review on January 1st, 2021
Lovely spot on the river with great views. There is a little 'beach' below the campsite, which makes for a good spot to swim. We took our tinny as the river is quite big in this area and there is a public boat ramp about 300m upstream. The host was easy to communicate with and very helpful. Only suggesting to improve camp comfort would be to bring a ground sheet as the grass was a little long (not a bad thing for the cows. Would 100% recommend this spot.
Wayne left a review on January 5th, 2021
Great location. Wonderful vista over the Clarence. Solitude. And if you want - 800m through the paddocks to the pub!
Wayne left a review on January 7th, 2021
We parked our camper trailer up on the banks of the Clarence River and enjoyed the panoramic views and the quiet seclusion - only [pleasantly] interrupted by the very friendly and inquisitive cows. Could not have asked for a better experience. Plenty of things to do - day trips to Grafton/Maclean/Yamba/Broomes Head - and the Clarence Gorge - as well as canoeing down the Clarence River. Mix it with the locals and other travelers at the Rest Hotel just 800m through the paddocks from the campsite.
Verity left a review on January 18th, 2021
Such a beautiful spot, right on the river!!! The site was very private and well looked after. We absolutely loved it. Had a few swims, chatted to some cows and watched an eagle circle right over us. Awesome spot for the paddle boards and sunset (and sunrise) views were epic! Definitely recommend, definitely coming back. A few March flies around but the hosts had left hard core bug repellent out for us, so they weren’t a problem!
Richard left a review on April 6th, 2021
What a magical place. Great swimming, great scenery and wonderful location. Peaceful piece of paradise not to far from Grafton and at the doorstep of Copmanhurst. After a few days cooking on the camp fire we decided to walk 1km to the pub for dinner. We will return to this property for sure. Host was awesome and kept in touch with us prior to arriving due to covid, sms us on arrival and then on our departure to wish us safe travels. 10 out of 10.
Peter left a review on May 3rd, 2021
Larissa was an amazing host, providing easy communication and direction on how to get to the site but also provided us with some additional while your here info which was amazing and we look forward to using it on a longer stay It is an amazing location and was so nice to have a private space on the river, well just us and the cows and the lone horse that walked amongst them. Got my workout walking down to the river and back but totally worth it The site is described exactly as advertised so if you are camping (ie can't level it out) be prepared as the site is lumpy and bumpy. I am torn giving the site a thumbs up simply as I fear it will be harder for me to book in again
Peter left a review on May 5th, 2021
Great private spot with terrific views and access to the Clarence. Larissa was a very friendly and attentive host.
James left a review on May 30th, 2021
Awesome spot, will definitely be back
Tod left a review on November 1st, 2021
Beautiful camp site overlooking the Clarence, all grass with plenty of room as you're the only one's there. Beach area to launch kayaks. Definitely need a 4WD to access, mainly if damp or raining for one short section just before camp site. Definitely be back.
Tod left a review on November 14th, 2021
Easy to access site, magic spot and private. Host Larissa is very friendly, even contacted us on weather conditions as heavy rain was expected. Highly recommend.
Nick left a review on November 20th, 2021
Great spot overlooking the river.
Trudy left a review on December 22nd, 2021
What a great experience - Amazing views in every direction - very private with nothing to bother you but a few curious cows. Access down to the sandy riverbank was easy and the dogs had an amazing time off lead swimming and wrestling in the sand. The River was a great spot to cool off in the afternoon. Loved every minute!!
Jacqueline left a review on January 4th, 2022
We loved our stay here. Very private with gorgeous views. Great swimming and kayaking. The directions worked really well for us. We had a lot of rain which made it hard for us to get our camper out with a 4wd, so definitely 4wd only.
Rafael left a review January, 2022
Very nice spot to swim in the river with a beautiful access point, we watched a spectacular sunset from the water.
It was fun for the dogs too, they had a blast cooling off and playing in the water.
Heather left a review February, 2022
Beautiful, peaceful spot on the Clarence with soft, green grass.
Locals at the pub were welcoming and best pizzas.
Such a great spot.
Kate left a review February, 2022
We loved camping at Larissa’s farm - the kids swam all day in the river and loved exploring the land.
We found the walk down to the river easy and perfect sandy area for swimming and launching kayaks etc.
Larissa is a deligtful host and nothing is too much trouble.A truly unique camping experience overlooking the wide spanse of the Clarence only a short distance from the the small village of Copmanhurst.
Enjoy @ 150 m length of your own camping area (@6+ acres worth) with a Clarence river frontage, which boasts a sandy beach @40m below site, east of the Copmanhurst boat ramp. Take a walk down the steepish soft sandy cattle tracks to the waters edge and enjoy yourself.
Bags of firewood are available for sale, unfortunately cannot deliver on short notice - see extras. Please note there is no amenities, BYO everything.
As per Hipcamp guidelines, be fire safe, dispose of garbage responsibly and leave no trace.
The grass is left lush for the roaming cattle to enjoy, however we will endeavour to slash the 40+ acres and/or wipper snip around firepits when possible.
Price is for 2 people. Additional campers are $10 each, per night (total max is 20). Note: There may be a slight price increase for NSW Christmas school holidays. *Additionally do not include children under 5 as extras.
After booking, please read the arrival instructions for directions to the property. An additional satellite pic/mud map will also be provided.
If you want to explore the Clarence Valley, check out @myclarencevalley or the website for more info. After booking please let me know if you would be interested in any pamphlets and I can leave them on the gate for you.
(By car, Lilydale is @14 minutes away, Jackadgery @40 minutes away and the Gorge @1hr away.) Note: Jackadgery has fuel and a shop, Copmanhurst has a pub/general store and Junction Hill is the closest fuel station.
