Best Camping Spots in Sydney

Sydney has everything a camper could ever want and it’s right in our backyard. Would you like a winter hidden campsite, with a large fire in the bush in the Blue Mountains? How about a nice shade spot on the banks flowing river under the trees in the summer? Do you prefer the sand between your toes and a cool sea breeze, camped close to the beach? We have been camping here in Sydney all our lives and we know a suitable camp spot whether you’re a 4×4 weekend warrior or first time camper. Our campers are made to get you to all these incredible camp spots and let you escape the day to day grind. We are going to share with you our favourite spots all within a 2 hr drive of Sydney.

Dargle Farm – Hawkesbury River

Location: 312 river rd, Lower Portland NSW 2756

Distance from Sydney:  79kms. 1hr 15min

Price: $15 pp per day plus $24 per campsite

Accessibility: Suitable for all cars, RV’s, caravans and on road camper trailers.

Amenities: 

• Riverside Camping
• Hot Showers and Toilets
• Fires permitted
• Swimming and Boating on the River
• Pets Not Permitted
• Canteen with limited supplies
• Rubbish bins

Located near Wisemans Ferry, Dargel Farm is one of our regular camping trips. They have large grassy campsites right on the hawkesbury river. Dargle has powered and unpowered site. They quite often host different water sport and motor cross events. 

Dargle has its own boat ramp so you can put the boat in and go for a cruise down river. 

Phone reception is limited with Telstra and Dargle is closed in the winter. 

https://www.dargle.com.au/

Blacksmiths Beach

Location: Belmont Wetlands State Park 

Price: Beach Permits required from $33 for a week

Distance From Sydney: 140km. 1Hr 40min

Accessibility: 4wd and off road camper trailers only.

Amenities: 

• Beach camping next to the freshwater creek or in the dunes next to the surf
• Dog friendly
• No showers or toilets
• No bins
• Great fishing
• Fires permitted

Just south of Newcastle is a 4×4 wonderland, Blacksmiths Beach. Let your tyres down and try not to get bogged conquering the steep sand dunes. Blacksmiths is a great place to wet a line and try your luck at catching a huge Jewfish. You can camp anywhere on the beach. Our favourite spot is right next to the creek. 

You are located very close to the small coastal town with bakeries, pubs and shops.

Lake Macquarie is also a stone’s throw away.

https://www.belmontwetlands.com.au/

Turon national Park

Location: Lochaber Rd, Capertee NSW 2846

Price: Free with a National Parks Pass

Distance from Sydney:

Accessibility: 4WD Access Only to the National Park- Turon Gates has 2wd access

Amenities: 

• Non-flushing Toilets (only at The Diggings Campsite)
• Wood BBQ facilities 
• Picnic Tables
• No bins
• No pets

A beautiful secluded spot down at the Turon River. 

If you like to camp just metres from the water, and have as much space as you need this is the place for you. You will need to have everything with you as there are not many facilities at the campsites, but that’s what you have your trailer for! Sites are not allocated so first in best dressed.

There is something for everyone here. Let the kids run and ride their bikes around the spacious camp ground while you sit back with your feet up. If you can go without a toilet in walking distance then head over to Woolshed flats campground to escape the business and have some peace and quiet as this campground is usually not as busy.

Unfortunately due to drought the River can be a bit low, but take you cossie and you might be lucky enough to cool off in the beautiful shade of the river.

If this style of camping isn’t for you, or your car is not suitable for these roads, head down to Turon Gates. You will get all the creature comforts of a flushing toilet, hot shower, and outdoor sinks with hot running water for your dishes. Sites are not allocated and there is no power, so pick your spot and set up where you like.

If you want a scenery change for the day, Mudgee is just over an hour drive and you can sip some wine or find some fantastic food.

https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/turon-national-park

Ready to plan your next camping trip?

There are many camping bucket list locations all around Australia. These are usually best off with a longer trip and require some planning. These locations we’ve mentioned in this article are all close enough to Sydney that they are perfect for a weekend getaway and require next to no planning at all. These smaller trips are also a great opportunity to test your camping set up, see what works for you and see what equipment you really need. It’s also the best way to hone in on your 4×4 skills and techniques. Our advice is stop planning and just get out there and Escape. 

Explore our Camper Trailers for hire

We have the right camper trailer to suit each of these amazing destinations. We have chosen the best quality campers to rent out and all are quick and easy to set up as well as being lightweight and rugged.