| Cost | Free and budget priced options |
|---|---|
| Location | North Eastern New South Wales |
| Pet Friendly | Most sites are pet friendly |
| Facilities | Varies by site – See Camps App |
| Vehicle Access | See Camps App |
| In Camps App | Yes – All 10 sites featured |
Just one week of camping in north eastern New South Wales we checked out over 20 waterside campsites and many others! Add to that: 5 waterfalls, 8 national parks, 8 pubs and a following the mighty Clarence and Belliger, lulled to sleep on Nymboida’s rapids, with swims in the Gwydir and Bielsdown Rivers, plus Reedy and Never Never Creeks.
Red ticks are the CAMPS seal of approval. It means: at the time they were visited, they were appealing, either because of the site’s position or vista or because facilities were above average.
Here are the best of the free and budget priced campgrounds and caravan parks we came across on this road trip. All but one are waterside and most are pet friendly:
1. Koreelah Creek Camp, Koreelah National Park near Legume
2. Lilydale Primitive Camp, near Copmanhurst
3. Platypus Flat Campground, Nymboida-Binderay National Park, Dorrigo
4. Mother of Ducks Lagoon, Guyra
5. Cranky Rock Nature Reserve, Warialda
6. Ezzys Crossing, Gravesend
7. Pally Pub, Pallamallawa
8. Pallamallawa Fishing Club, Pallamallawa
9. Lemon Tree Flat, Kwiambal National Park, near Ashford
10. Severn River Rest Area, Ashford
Find more about each camp in the CAMPS AUSTRALIA WIDE App and new CAMPS 12 guides. You’ll also find it in the NSW guide from our CAMPS Pendium book set.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are red tick campsites?
Red ticks are the CAMPS seal of approval. They indicate that at the time of visit, the campsite was appealing either because of its position or vista, or because facilities were above average.
How many new red tick sites were awarded in this NSW trip?
10 new red tick sites were awarded across north eastern New South Wales, including locations near Dorrigo, Copmanhurst, Guyra, Warialda, Gravesend, Pallamallawa, and Ashford.
Are these campsites free or paid?
All 10 featured campsites are either free or budget priced options, making them excellent value for travellers exploring north eastern NSW.
Can I bring my dog to these campsites?
Most of the 10 featured sites are pet friendly, though specific pet policies vary by location. Check the Camps App for current details on individual sites.
Are all these campsites located near water?
All but one of the 10 featured sites are waterside locations, with access to rivers, creeks, or lagoons including the Clarence, Belliger, Nymboida, Gwydir, and Bielsdown Rivers.
What facilities can I expect at these campsites?
Facilities vary by site. Some are primitive camps while others have above average facilities that earned them the red tick rating. Check the Camps App for current details on specific facilities at each location.
Which site is best for spotting platypus?
Platypus Flat Campground in Nymboida-Binderay National Park near Dorrigo offers waterfront sites and is named for the local platypus population.
Where can I find detailed information about each campsite?
Full details on all 10 red tick campsites are available in the Camps Australia Wide App, the new CAMPS 12 guides, and the NSW guide from the CAMPS Pendium book set.
