The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Bundanoon, New South Wales

Camping with pets near Bundanoon offers over 400 options, so you won’t struggle to find a spot where your dog can sniff out a new adventure. Campsites like Babbling Brook 4WD Camping (348 reviews), Buxton Getaway (268 reviews), and Grady's Riverside Retreat (241 reviews) are favourites for travellers who want plenty of space, easy bushwalks, and a pet-friendly welcome. You’ll find sites with toilets and hot showers, plus plenty of trails for hiking or wildlife-watching. Prices start at just $11 a night, with most options hovering around $55. Bring your caravan, tent, or swag—just don’t forget the lead and a few treats. The Bundanoon area is serious about making camping with pets simple and stress-free.

96% (4.5K) • 216 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Bundanoon

Camping with pets near Bundanoon offers over 400 options, so you won’t struggle to find a spot where your dog can sniff out a new adventure. Campsites like Babbling Brook 4WD Camping (348 reviews), Buxton Getaway (268 reviews), and Grady's Riverside Retreat (241 reviews) are favourites for travellers who want plenty of space, easy bushwalks, and a pet-friendly welcome. You’ll find sites with toilets and hot showers, plus plenty of trails for hiking or wildlife-watching. Prices start at just $11 a night, with most options hovering around $55. Bring your caravan, tent, or swag—just don’t forget the lead and a few treats. The Bundanoon area is serious about making camping with pets simple and stress-free.

96% (4.5K) • 216 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Bundanoon

1. Stary Ponds

92%

(32)

51km from Bundanoon · 8 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

A peaceful space with lots of trees and waterways as well as an abundance of wildlife such as deer, kangaroo, black cockatoos, butterflies and so many gorgeous birds. The landscape is varied, with lots of options to explore. From hiking the mountainous steep terrains, to meandering through the many ponds and waterways, or discovering the cleared trails ready for a beautiful bush walk or ride through nature. The peace at night and the stars are unlike anything I've seen, absolutely breathtaking, and only 15 minutes from all the modern amenities you may need. We offer several camping sites, a cabin and a large teepee.

2. Secluded Shallowford Retreat

94%

(9)

59km from Bundanoon · 1 site · Tent, RV

Welcome to Secluded Shallowford Retreat! Nestled on 5.3 acres of pristine land, our retreat offers a perfect blend of thick bush, open clearings, and majestic big trees with cleared underbrush. Whether you're seeking a peaceful escape or an adventurous outdoor experience, Secluded Shallowford Retreat has something for everyone. Key Features: Cleared Areas: Enjoy spacious, open clearings ideal for setting up camp, picnicking, or stargazing under the night sky. Thick Bush: Immerse yourself in nature with dense, lush vegetation that provides privacy and a true wilderness feel, with plenty of local flora and fauna. Sussex Inlet: 5 minutes away from Sussex Inlet town and the beautiful local beaches and inlet. Perfect for those who want to spend time on the water, fishing or relaxing on nearby beaches. Come and experience the tranquillity and natural beauty of Secluded Shallowford Retreat. Your perfect getaway awaits! 🌲🏕️✨

3. Monastery of 11 Strings

99%

(232)

50km from Bundanoon · 12 sites · Tents, RVs

Lovingly developed for 15 years as a mindful refuge & wildlife corridor by Victoria, a filmmaker/permaculture designer, the property was completely destroyed in 2018. Thus the mega bushfire cycle began impacting forever most of NSW's flora, fauna & people. Nature ultimately prevails & slowly the untamed terrain is healing. After studying at RMIT School of Architecture & Design for three years with the intention to design tiny living house systems better suited for harsh environments, Victoria has returned. Slowly she rebuilds a humble off-grid existence from the burnt-out bus fusing knowledge of building design with her food forests/aquaponics passion, keen to create an environmentally connected experience to share with like-minded others. By staying you are helping her & all the wild things emerge from the ashes. Thank you. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

4. Highlander

15km from Bundanoon · 5 sites · Tents, RVs

Escape to the Southern Highlands: Nature, Animals & Stunning Views! Experience the charm of the Southern Highlands on our picturesque property, perched at 800 m elevation and surrounded by lush pine forests. Wander through rolling fields, relax by sparkling dams, and soak in breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and the distant Blue Mountains. Meet our friendly horses and cows—you’re welcome to feed and interact with them, making this a perfect escape for animal lovers and families alike. Whether you’re here for stargazing, nature walks, or simply a peaceful retreat, our property offers a serene and unforgettable getaway. Come for the views, stay for the tranquility, and leave with memories that last a lifetime.

from

AU$73

/ night

5. Sussex Sojourn

97%

(36)

58km from Bundanoon · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

Basic site to park or camp. No on site amenities, bring it yourself and take it with you. Mostly cleared land with mature gum trees. All the usual coastal activities associated with NSW south coast close enough to where you want to be yet far enough to be secluded. To respect the neighbours we would like to avoid vehicle movements outside these hours, 9am and 6pm in daylight saving and 9am to 5pm otherwise. PLEASE: use our instructions for directions and pay attention to the well signed address. DO NOT use google maps as they are sending people to the neighbour's driveway. Could you please acknowledge that you have read this when you request your booking? Fires: Fires permitted as long as there's no ban, you are free to burn anything laying on the ground. Please start your fire on top of a previous burn, we don't want dozens of scorch marks all over the grass.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Luke

4 days ago

Tent

1 night at Secluded Shallowford Retreat

Beautiful spot, in a beautiful town. Easy to find, with a great host.

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Hannah

1 week ago

Tent

With pets

1 night at Stary Ponds

Nice helpful host and beautiful natural campground! Was very nice to camp here over new years :)

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Jack

2 weeks ago

5 m car

Weekend Trip to Sussex Sojourn

Perfect secluded spot close to Sussex inlet and 25 minutes from Huskisson will definitely stay here again

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Troy

2 weeks ago

5 m car

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sussex Sojourn

Marks place was extremely nice. The camping areas were very spacious and there was plenty of privacy from other campers. The goats in the field over were fun to go and say hi to aswell! Would recommend highly

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DANIEL

2 weeks ago

2 m pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to Monastery of 11 Strings

One of the most private and peaceful bush camps I’ve stayed at. Victoria is a fantastic host and the instructions were clear and thoughtful, which made everything easy from the start. The sites themselves are well set up and you can tell a lot of care has gone into them. I was pleasantly surprised by the composting toilet – simple to use and far better than the ones you usually find in national parks. It’s also dog-friendly, and there’s plenty to explore if you bring your hiking boots. A great spot to properly switch off.

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Justas

2 weeks ago

Tent

2 nights at Monastery of 11 Strings

Loved it there, and got my peace I was looking. Trully amazing spot with the walk down to the river. Host Victoria is an insipartion. Thank you

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Niki

December 2025

18 m travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Sussex Sojourn

We had a lovely time at So Much Grass. It was our very first stop on our lap of Aus. It’s lovely and quiet, lots of space to choose your preferred setup. Close by to Sussex Inlet town but then when you’re there feels like there’s nothing around at all. Would recommend. Thanks for having us!

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Eleesha

October 2025

7 m travel trailer

With kids

4 nights at Sussex Sojourn

We loved camping at Mark's property. There was a huge amount of space to choose from and the grass was kept well maintained, so the kids could run around and play. The goats next door kept our kids entertained. We stayed for four nights and there were only a couple of other campers on the property during our stay. However, they were quite a distance away so the place felt very private. Would definitely recommend this camp.

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Helen

October 2025

8 m travel trailer

1 night at Sussex Sojourn

What a beautiful quiet spot! Plenty of space and privacy. Thank you to Mark, Lynn and Sophie. Fabulous communication and so very friendly. Highly recommend

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Red

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Monastery of 11 Strings

Great place, seemed like we had the whole woods to ourselves

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Eugene

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Stary Ponds

We had a great time at the site. Very peaceful, lots of wood. Mya and her family dropped by with a vegetable basket which was really nice! We'll be back

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Clive

October 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Stary Ponds

Very well located camping facility next to Goulburn. The designated area has some open grass for campfires and general activities, trees to explore and collect firewood from, and a small pond. Our 2-night stay gave us the chance to switch off from the city and immerse in the sounds of frogs and birds at night, while daytime was spent spotting the odd wallaby (and a feral deer) amongst the woods. It was also very nice for the hosts to put our 2 tents close to each other, since we came as 2 families and this allowed us to do all activities together instead of being on opposite ends of the property. Omar and Mya are very hospitable hosts and have excellent knowledge of their property to make a stay here a real treat!

James

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Monastery of 11 Strings

Victoria is a welcoming and very friendly host and did everything to make sure we enjoyed our stay. It was exactly what we were looking for in a camp site, remote bush setting, mostly away from others. We could go exploring or just sit back and chill listening to the wind blow through the trees, the birds of many different varieties. We had hoped to see a bit more wildlife but it wasn't our time to see any. We will be coming back again, kids loved it, dog was in scent heaven. We made so many family memories, highly recommended.

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Renee

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Monastery of 11 Strings

If you want to feel like you have your own little piece of the Earth for a while, it's definitely worth a stay. It was everything that we wanted in a camping spot. We wanted seclusion, peace, scenery and somewhere with that "special something", that's exactly what we got. We have tried a number of places that were nice, but always had their cons with their pros. I wouldnt change anything about Monastery of 11 strings. Our host, Victoria, was pleasant and polite, you can tell how much she cares for the land and loves to share her slice of heaven with fellow campers. We will definitely be returning, the only question now is - do you go back to Wirritjin workshop, that we loved so much? Or try a different site!

Michael

October 2025

5 m pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Monastery of 11 Strings

We had an incredible stay at Rainbow Tree campsite! 🌈 The spot itself is absolutely magical — surrounded by bushland, full of birds, and with plenty of firewood right around camp. There’s a great sturdy table for prepping meals, and we even managed to get one bar of reception to stream a bit of music under the stars 🎶 Victoria was amazing — so warm and helpful, and wonderful with the kids. She even brought us extra firewood and water during our stay, which made everything so easy and relaxed. Our kids loved exploring the area, and the nearby Wombeyan Caves (about a 30-minute drive) were a huge hit — the caves and the creek are perfect for kids to splash in, especially on a hot day. 🪨💦 Couldn’t recommend this place enough for families looking for a peaceful nature escape. We’ll definitely be back! 🌿🔥

Handhewn picnic table and seat [chainsaw milled from fallen trees on the property] at the stone fire circle with rainbow tree behind.

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Allan

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Monastery of 11 Strings

Great place for a camp. Plenty of space, great for hiking, mountain bikes, etc. Great host, Victoria greeted us at the gate (lucky timing) and got to meet her dog Echo. Highly recommend place to visit.

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Olive

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Stary Ponds

Beautiful camping spot! There was so much gorgeous bushland surrounding the camp site, it was incredibly beautiful and peaceful. Host was very gracious and helpful and the set up was gorgeous!

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David

July 2025

Tent

Group trip

2 nights at Monastery of 11 Strings

We loved our stay at the beautiful Wirritjin Workshop, winter chill and all, and we will definitely be back to try it out in the longer days. While we were there almost by ourselves, the sites are all so well spaced apart for privacy and peace and quiet, that I would be happy to stay there when all is full. The only car I recall even vaguely hearing during our two night stay was host Victoria coming past to say hi. No sounds even from the Meares Forest road although our campsite was near property front. The walk to the creek is well worth it, maybe an hour and a half return of pure walking, but factor in a chat with Vic at the bus, an explore of the creek, and depending on your tastes either a swim or spending some time on a picnic rug with a book and snacks, and it's more of a half day outing. On access, there is approx 10km of reasonably good quality unsealed road, then a couple hundred metres of the unsealed driveway at Monastery. We used a modest hatchback with only 2WD, and it did fine at this; although I think the front 2 campsites are best for fellow campers using only 2WD. Overall, it's not luxury camping, we weren't there for that. The things you get - the peace and quiet, the nature, the fresh air and warm welcome (and amazing stories of life there) from Victoria make this somewhere we'll definitely be keen to return to - there's plenty more to explore!

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Hugh

July 2025

Tent

1 night at Secluded Shallowford Retreat

Nice quite spot with great views. Plenty of Firewood around to

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MANUEL

July 2025

Tent