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

Looking for a camping getaway near Lithgow, New South Wales in Australia that's pet-friendly? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 2,600 options specifically tailored for pet lovers, you'll find the perfect spot to enjoy the great outdoors with your furry friend. Whether you prefer a rustic ranch experience at Fern Valley Ranch (401 reviews), a farm stay at Megalong Valley Farm (435 reviews), or riverside camping at Rivers Run Colo River (389 reviews), there's something for everyone. Plus, you can enjoy popular facilities like pets, toilets, and potable water. And with activities like paddling, climbing, and wildlife watching, your adventure awaits. Prices start as low as $10 per night, with an average price of $35. So why wait? Start planning your pet-friendly camping trip today!

96% (9.6K) • 237 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Lithgow

Looking for a camping getaway near Lithgow, New South Wales in Australia that's pet-friendly? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 2,600 options specifically tailored for pet lovers, you'll find the perfect spot to enjoy the great outdoors with your furry friend. Whether you prefer a rustic ranch experience at Fern Valley Ranch (401 reviews), a farm stay at Megalong Valley Farm (435 reviews), or riverside camping at Rivers Run Colo River (389 reviews), there's something for everyone. Plus, you can enjoy popular facilities like pets, toilets, and potable water. And with activities like paddling, climbing, and wildlife watching, your adventure awaits. Prices start as low as $10 per night, with an average price of $35. So why wait? Start planning your pet-friendly camping trip today!

96% (9.6K) • 237 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Lithgow

1. Peppertree Pony Camp

90%

(62)

65km from Lithgow · 6 sites · Tents, RVs

Beautiful horse farm on 21 acres, come and holiday or just relax with your horse or just for a farm escape. Plenty of room to walk, run or just watch the wildlife as you sit by the water by the dam. Camping by the fire under the stars. Pony rides are available for kids. We have horse facilities available also if you want to camp and ride your horse. Fantastic facilities for families wanting to get away with the kids.

2. On the Stone River Retreat

97%

(112)

75km from Lithgow · 1 site · Tent, RV

Unwind in the seclusion of this private and safe bush camping site on the banks of the Wambuul-Macquarie River in the remote Killongbutta valley located half-way between Bathurst and Orange. It’s a place where time stands still. Enabling you to reconnect with nature as you slow down and embrace the sounds of the river, wildlife and sheoaks when they ‘whisper secrets to the wind’. Many stories and dreamings have come from this place which guarantees to inspire your imagination as an artist, writer, poet or musician. You have access to 100 acres of bushland or enjoy a walk along Killongbutta Road which winds its way through spectacular Wiradjuri country where ancient stone quarries, corroboree sites and a warrior’s grave have been found. Platypus, water dragons and river rats all live in the river. Be prepared to share the site with wombats who have burrowed their homes into the banks. Road access to site is suitable for 2WD in dry weather. It is a short, steep drop with two tight corners not suitable for large caravans and RVs. The site has a newly constructed long drop toilet, pets are allowed and bring your own firewood to ensure you have enough as it's becoming scarce around the site. Please take all rubbish with you. Please note: Kids under 12 are free to support young families wanting to experience the bush. Please still add them to the booking as they will not be charged. What is not allowed: shooters and trappers, illegal fishing, motor bikes, quad bikes and other noisy machines! Killongbutta Road runs off Freemantle Road and is 36 kms from Bathurst. It is 40 kilometres from Orange through Gowan Road that joins Lower Lewis Ponds Road. For your information, On the Stone is a podcast and publishing studio that produces a quarterly magazine for the Freemantle Road community. We have local history to share and can always provide information about our services. We look forward to providing exclusive access to our river site for campers who will appreciate and respect this place which is our home. Thank you to all the campers who have stayed at our retreat. You have all been wonderful, caring for our property and writing great reviews. The drop loo is taking on its own character with your messages and artworks.

3. Ingenia Holidays Avina

78%

(18)

69km from Lithgow · 171 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Escape to the Vineyard region in Sydney for a country getaway at Ingenia Holidays Avina! Located only 50km from Sydney CBD, this countryside location offers an array of accommodation options, including camping or caravan sites, as well as modern villas and spacious cabins. During your stay, wine taste your way around the region, take a short drive to local attractions such as Featherdale Wildlife Park, Windsor Heritage Walk, Hawkesbury Valley and the Blue Mountains, or stay in and enjoy the resort-style pool. Whether your home base for your holiday is the canvas you packed, caravan or you’ve opted for a well-appointed villa or spacious cabin, you’ll have access to all of the park’s facilities which include a resort-style swimming pool, BBQ facilities and a kiosk.

4. Escarpment Escape

71km from Lithgow · 2 sites · Tents, RVs

This quaint half an acre block boasts power and water in the quiet village of Nattai NSW. Immerse yourself in nature surrounded by the Burragorang national Park. With nature trails and secluded water holes this is the perfect location within driving distance of the cpuntry Camden Town.

5. Shady Acres Colo River

99%

(191)

61km from Lithgow · 10 sites · Tents, RVs

This property is a Pristine Riverfront property in Colo Valley. It is a tidal river with sandy shallow sandbars and 10ft deep swimming holes. There is an abundance of native animals here including kangaroos, lyre birds, lace monitors, platypus and more! Access is via a short dirt driveway to the riverfront camping area. The access is 2wd unless there has been significant rain it becomes 4wd access.We can accommodate both small and large groups with sites just steps away from the river. We have 2 water entrances, one is a large grassed area with shallow water which is great for kids & families. The other entrance is a natural sandy entry with a deeper swimming area suitable for adults. We also have a beautiful lagoon area where I can arrange additional campers. We have built some new flushing toilets (3) with a hot water shower.We are very accommodating of your pets. We welcome dogs and can host horses in one of the paddocks. Please ensure you contact the host prior to your stay if you are bringing any animals. We have canoes & floats which you can hire to paddle up the river. Additional activities here include fishing, swimming, bushwalking, canoeing & birdwatching. We are also only a 5 minute drive to Colo Riverside Cafe.We also have 2 beautiful brand new glamping tents that you can hire. Please see our extras.I look forward to meeting you soon!

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Troy

3 weeks ago

6 m Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to Peppertree Pony Camp

Great for kids. Power and water. Lovely hosts. Nice little dam for the kids to swim in.

A

Adrian

December 2025

Tent

3 nights at On the Stone River Retreat

Incredible HipCamp wow! The privacy, views, river swims, birds were all amazing. Don’t think we saw another human the entire time! Unbelievable spot, would love to be back!

Julia

December 2025

5 m car

With pets

1 night at Peppertree Pony Camp

We had such a great stay. Made a last minute booking on a super hot day, and Katie had a lovely shady spot for us and our cat. All the horses on the property were so friendly, and not remotely put off by said cat! It was kind of adorable watching them suss each other out. No other campers, and far enough away from the house so was very private. Would highly recommend.

Lee

December 2025

Tent

17 nights at On the Stone River Retreat

Marje and On the Stone are wonderful. If you want a private escape and beautiful wildlife this is a beautiful place. ⭐️

T

Tim

November 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Shady Acres Colo River

Amazing place. Beautiful river and quiet. We had the place to ourselves all weekend! Great ammenities too

Loretta

November 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at On the Stone River Retreat

What a truly spectacular place to just stop and sit still. Nice big grassy area to set up camp, drop toilet with a 5 star view, the sound of the birds, the gentle river rapids, everything was just magic. Directions were simple and easy to follow and Marje is a warm and wonderful host. Absolutely perfect.

Graham

November 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Shady Acres Colo River

Absolutely loved our weekend there. There was another group at the same time but the setup meant we couldn’t hear anything whatsoever. Right by the river which was nice. Got a decent shower, thunder and lightening on the first night and the ground still held up absolutely fine. Lisa had some big tables and even a bbq available to use which was a lovely bonus.

Kathleen

November 2025

5 m car

Weekend Trip to On the Stone River Retreat

An amazing spot that is well worth the stay and yes the toilet is one to see 🤣 I admit the drive down to the site was a little confronting for me but it wasn’t as bad as it looked 😊

A

Alan

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to On the Stone River Retreat

Absolutely magnificent location, and Marje was the perfect hostess. Highly recommended

A

Alex

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Shady Acres Colo River

Amazing location and Lisa is a great host - everything we could have asked for. We will be back!

Steve

October 2025

6 m pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to Peppertree Pony Camp

We had a lovely time camping at Katie’s property. Katie and her family were very accommodating and our kids loved playing together on the equipment and helping feed the horses in the morning. It was a bonus having a shower and toilet at the property too. For anyone looking for a safe place to stay with a great family atmosphere, this place is what you are looking for. Thank you Katie and her children for a great weekend.

K

KAZI

October 2025

1 night at On the Stone River Retreat

Had a pretty wonderful day over here make sure you’re prepared cause it can be freezing in night. And the owner was wonderful .

P

Paul

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Peppertree Pony Camp

We enjoyed our family camping trip at Pepper Tree! Our girls loved roaming the property and patting all the horses and our son was busy on his BMX. Nice and relaxing camping by the horses. Katie the host was very nice as were her family who our kids enjoyed playing and riding with. Thanks Katie!

R

Roel

October 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at On the Stone River Retreat

A beautiful and very quiet spot by the river. It was wonderful to be able to go for a swim. We had a lovely time—thank you, Marje!

G

GM

October 2025

2 m pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to Ingenia Holidays Avina

Peaceful, wonderful staff, great place to stay. We enjoy staying here. Stop by at Windsor for the Sunday market

C

Chantel

October 2025

6 m travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Peppertree Pony Camp

We absolutely loved our stay here! The hosts were so lovely and helpful. Nothing was too much for them. We had the best few days here, so peaceful and spacious! The location was amazing, so close to Sydney and the blue mountains. Absolutely beautiful outlook, the property was so pretty! The grass campsite was great, no dirt was brought into the van. The kids had access to a playground, trampoline and cubby house. The hosts children were super friendly and took our girls around the property, they bathed a horse and went on the buggy around feeding the animals. I would 100% recommend this camp to anyone. It was absolutely beautiful, look no further, book in here!

S

Susannah

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to On the Stone River Retreat

We camped there with 6 adults and 6 kids under 12. It was perfect. The kids drifted down the river on lilos and played on the sandy beach. The site was clean and tidy and the loo was great. Thanks for having us!

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wai ying ayumi

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Peppertree Pony Camp

I had a wonderful experience at this campsite last week! The location was absolutely beautiful — surrounded by nature, peaceful, and perfectly maintained. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, always ready to assist with a smile. The facilities were clean and well-organized, making the stay very comfortable. I especially loved how family- and pet-friendly the atmosphere was, and how easy it was to relax and enjoy the scenery. It’s clear that the team truly cares about providing a great experience for visitors. I’ll definitely be recommending this place to friends and can’t wait to come back again soon!

N

Naomi

October 2025

4 m travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Ingenia Holidays Avina

What a great gem of a park! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a getaway.

K

Kevin

October 2025

Tent

With kids

2 nights at On the Stone River Retreat

Private and secluded spot away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. A beautiful site where you can see and hear the wildlife. The kids had an absolute ball and the drop toilet has to be seen to be believed. Sensor lights upon approach made night time trips to the loo almost too civilised.