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Best Campsites & Caravan Parks in New South Wales

Whether you're in a tent, campervan, or motorhome, New South Wales is full of stunning spots. If you love national parks, secluded bush, and beautiful coastline then a NSW roadtrip might be exactly what you're looking for! Here's our guide to our favourite campsites in NSW.

Booderee National Park

Located just south of Sydney, Jervis Bay is great for a weekend getaway. Booderee National Park is a mix of crystal clear waters, dramatic cliffs, and beautiful botanic gardens. It offers beachside campgrounds, perfect for a morning swim!

Cost: You must have a park pass to visit, a 1 day pass is $20 ($10 for concessions) and a yearly pass is $80. Costs for the campsite rangers between $35 and $100, depending on the season.

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Bookings Required: Recommended

Lake Lyell Recreation Park

Lake Lyell is known for fishing, water skiing, canoeing & more. It's located 2.5 hours from Sydney. The recreation park has plenty of facilities like a kiosk, BBQ area, hot showers, toilets, and designated swimming areas.

Cost: From $30-$35 per night

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Bookings Required: Highly recommended

Hat Head National Park

Hungry Gate Campground is located within Hat Head National Park. It has only 20 sites and is a 10 minute walk from the beach. It's very basic, can bring a tent or camper trailer.

Cost: Park fees of $8 per day apply and $12 for a site.

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Bookings Required: Yes

Blacksmiths Beach Holiday Park

Blacksmiths Beach has plenty of facilities and is even pet friendly! It has a playground, swimming pool, tennis court, kitchen, and laundry facilities. It's great for surfing, fishing, and if you have a 4WD then visiting Nine Mile Beach.

They offer a courtesy bus to nearby pubs and restaurants.

Cost: From $36-$46 per night

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Bookings Required: Yes

Jindabyne Holiday Park

Located in NSW's Snowy Mountains is Jindabyne Holiday Park. Visit in Winter for some skiing or in Summer for wakeboarding & fishing. Facilities include a communal fire pit, BBQ area, playground, and even a pizza oven!

Cost: From $23-32 per night

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Booking Required: Yes

Wellington Caves Holiday Park

Wellington Caves is a truly unique holiday park, giving you the chance to camp beside historic limestone caves. It's pet friendly, with a swimming pool, kitchen, cafe, laundry facilities, and dump point.

Cost: From $28-$43 per night

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Bookings Required: Yes

The Basin Campground

Located within Kuringgai Chase National Park, the Basin Campground is very highly rated and not too far from Sydney. It has the typical amenities - BBQ, showers, toilets, drinking water as well as an inland lagoon. You can either arrive by ferry, or walk a 2.8km track from the carpark to the campground so bear this in mind if you have loads of camping gear.

Cost: $12 per vehicle park fees

Powered: No, tents only

Booking Required: Yes

Heathcote National Park

Within Heathcote National Park you'll find multiple secluded campsites - Kingfisher Pool Campground, Lake Eckersley Campground, and Mirang Pool Campground. You have to walk to all three sites as they are vehicle free areas. You will have to be self sufficient with no facilities, food, or water nearby.

Costs: $12.30/night

Powered: No, bring a tent!

Booking Required: Yes

Marramarra National Park

Another remote site, if you want to visit Gentlemen's Halt Campground then you'll have to arrive by foot or by kayak! You can also take a boat and camp at Twin Beaches.

Cost: $6/booking fee

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Booking Required: Yes

Newnes Campground

Located within Wollemi National Park, Newnes Campground is just north of the Blue Mountains. It's 1 0km walk, so only for the adventurous! It does have BBQ facilities and toilets so it's not fully off grid compared to others.

Cost: $6 booking fee

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Booking Required: Yes

Reflections Jimmys Beach

A hidden gem located between the bay and the beach. It's dog friendly and home to possums and kookaburras. You're right at the waterfront with access to a swimming pool, fire pit, BBQ, and laundry facilities.

Cost: $50-$60 per night

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Booking Required: Yes

South West Rocks Holiday Park

South West Rocks is located halfway between Sydney and Brisbane. It has something for all the family, with live entertainment, a water park, food trucks, and a cafe. There's even a Bear Grylls survival course! You can hire e-bikes, and you're also bound to see a kangaroo or 2.

Cost: From $44 to $78 per night

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Booking Required: Yes

Discovery Parks - Lane Cove

Located only 10km from Sydney's CBD, you don't have to travel far to escape the city. It has plenty of facilities - a BBQ, laundry, pool and more.

Cost: $45 to $60 per night

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Booking Required: Yes

Discovery Parks Lake Hume

Lake Hume is a 15 minute drive from Albury. Here you'll have plenty of time for fishing, swimming, and water skiing. There's also botanic gardens and wineries nearby. It has the usual facilities - camp fire, kitchen, laundry, playground , swimming pool and more.

Cost: $25 - $33 per night

Powered: Yes

Booking Required: Yes

These are just a few of the amazing campsites available in NSW, there are 100's more! There are also plenty of free camping spots for budget travellers, especially on the South Coast. If you're looking for a budget road trip then Imoova is for you! You can relocate cars, campervans, and motorhomes for only $1/day. There are plenty of vehicles going to and from Sydney, and you can also get fuel costs reimbursed on select deals.

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