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

Camping with pets around Maclean comes easy, with over 640 pet-friendly options to choose from. You’ll find sites nestled along the Clarence River, scattered through cane fields, and hidden under groves where fishing, swimming, and wildlife-watching are just part of the daily routine. Expect practical touches: showers, toilets, and campfires allowed at many sites. Nightly rates start at just $8, with the average hovering around $35. Locals and travellers rave about The Peach Farm (492 reviews), Riverside Rest (441 reviews), and Benefields Rose Farm (251 reviews) for their relaxed settings and plenty of room for your pup to roam. Pack your lead, roll out the swag, and get ready to camp where the river meets the bush—and pets are always welcome.

95% (4.8K) • 241 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Maclean

Camping with pets around Maclean comes easy, with over 640 pet-friendly options to choose from. You’ll find sites nestled along the Clarence River, scattered through cane fields, and hidden under groves where fishing, swimming, and wildlife-watching are just part of the daily routine. Expect practical touches: showers, toilets, and campfires allowed at many sites. Nightly rates start at just $8, with the average hovering around $35. Locals and travellers rave about The Peach Farm (492 reviews), Riverside Rest (441 reviews), and Benefields Rose Farm (251 reviews) for their relaxed settings and plenty of room for your pup to roam. Pack your lead, roll out the swag, and get ready to camp where the river meets the bush—and pets are always welcome.

95% (4.8K) • 241 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Maclean

1. Riverbend Retreat

96%

(56)

79km from Maclean · 2 sites · Tents, RVs

Welcome to our 100-acre family farm nestled in the picturesque Eltham Valley, a place where history and nature intertwine. As fifth-generation farmers, we’ve embraced a new chapter, transitioning from dairy to beef farming while still cherishing our roots. Our property is bordered by 4 kilometers of the Wilson River, where gentle rapids create the perfect backdrop for kayaking, swimming, and bass fishing. Picture yourself camping under a blanket of stars, gathering around a cozy campfire, and listening to the soothing sounds of nature. Here, diverse wildlife thrives: from colourful birds to elusive platypus, and even the charming echidna. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to join your adventure, but do keep them supervised, as we share our land with working cattle. Take a stroll up the hill for a picnic, soaking in breathtaking views of the Eltham Valley, or let the wind guide a kite across the sky on breezy days. We believe in the importance of quality time, whether with family, friends, or simply enjoying your own company. That’s why we offer only one booked site for your exclusive use, with the option to reserve up to five campsites for small groups. Explore the local area with highlights like the historic Eltham Pub, just six minutes away, or venture to the serene beaches of Ballina and Lennox, 25-30 minute drive. For groceries, Bexhill is only eight minutes away, and Lismore offers a larger selection. Indulge in the fantastic local cuisine in Clunes, Bangalow, Ballina, Byron, and Lennox. And don’t forget to explore the Northern Rivers Rail Trail for an unforgettable biking experience! We invite you to create your own story here, where every moment spent is an adventure waiting to unfold.

2. Copmanhurst

100%

(72)

43km from Maclean · 1 site · Tent, RV

Hacketts Haven is our 68 acre property, located near Copmanhurst which boasts your own exclusive panoramic view overlooking the Clarence River. The site is approximately 14 metres clear/elevated from the river (which makes it very safe if the river was to rise above minor or moderate flooding). A truly unique camping experience overlooking the wide spanse of the Clarence only a short distance from the small village of Copmanhurst, perfect for a group booking of up to 20. Enjoy your own private site with a sandy beach @40m below site, east of the Copmanhurst boat ramp. Take a walk down the steepish soft sandy cattle tracks to the waters edge and enjoy yourself. Note: Sand can be very hot! Obedient dogs permitted and that they are on a lead or under control with livestock or cattle dogs around. No amenities so campers need to BYO everything they need and leave no trace. Campfires permitted when restrictions aren't in place - check with host. NOTE: No treated wood to be brought or burnt on the property The Rest Point Hotel sells bags of firewood. As per Hipcamp guidelines, be fire safe, dispose of garbage responsibly and leave no trace. The grass is left lush for the roaming cattle to enjoy, however we will endeavour to slash the 40+ acres and/or whipper-snip around firepits when possible. It was originally listed under our Winegrove location, but we have since separated it to its own listing/location. Reviews: Aaron left a review on October 7th, 2020 If you're after a picturesque view of the river, your own private beach and peace and quiet look no further! An absolute gem of a spot to camp! Very lovely kind welcoming hosts. Great spot for kids to swim an kayak, great fishing spot, relaxing and quiet, with an amazing view. Highly recommend! We will be back. Christian left a review on October 19th, 2020 Nice high camp overlooking the river, convenient short drive to village. Good for boating, kayaking. Sara left a review on November 1st, 2020 We had an absolutely amazing weekend away at Hacketts Haven!! The peace and quiet is just what we needed. The property is perfectly cared for and absolutely picturesque. Imagine lush green paddocks that ease onto the beautiful Clarence River. It is the swimming spot of our dreams! We will be back for sure! Mykel left a review on November 23rd, 2020 Great host, great spot, could not be more accommodating. Definitely return in the future. Yvette left a review on November 29th, 2020 Sandy waterfront was fantastic but access was steeper than we expected, still well worth the effort. Joanna left a review on December 23rd, 2020 We loved every minute, extended once and tried to extend again! What a fabulous location, spent the days kayaking on river and nights taking in the stunning sunsets. What a beautiful part of the world. Host was so helpful. We will definitely be back. Camped on lush green grass overlooking the river, dog loved it too. Emily left a review on January 1st, 2021 Lovely spot on the river with great views. There was a somewhat sandy 'beach' below the camping area which makes for a good place to swim. The host was easy to communicate with and very helpful. Only suggestion to improve camp comfort would be to bring a ground sheet as the grass was a little long (not a bad thing, for the cows - looking forward to coming back again. Emily left a review on January 1st, 2021 Lovely spot on the river with great views. There is a little 'beach' below the campsite, which makes for a good spot to swim. We took our tinny as the river is quite big in this area and there is a public boat ramp about 300m upstream. The host was easy to communicate with and very helpful. Only suggesting to improve camp comfort would be to bring a ground sheet as the grass was a little long (not a bad thing for the cows. Would 100% recommend this spot. Wayne left a review on January 5th, 2021 Great location. Wonderful vista over the Clarence. Solitude. And if you want - 800m through the paddocks to the pub! Wayne left a review on January 7th, 2021 We parked our camper trailer up on the banks of the Clarence River and enjoyed the panoramic views and the quiet seclusion - only [pleasantly] interrupted by the very friendly and inquisitive cows. Could not have asked for a better experience. Plenty of things to do - day trips to Grafton/Maclean/Yamba/Broomes Head - and the Clarence Gorge - as well as canoeing down the Clarence River. Mix it with the locals and other travelers at the Rest Hotel just 800m through the paddocks from the campsite. Verity left a review on January 18th, 2021 Such a beautiful spot, right on the river!!! The site was very private and well looked after. We absolutely loved it. Had a few swims, chatted to some cows and watched an eagle circle right over us. Awesome spot for the paddle boards and sunset (and sunrise) views were epic! Definitely recommend, definitely coming back. A few March flies around but the hosts had left hard core bug repellent out for us, so they weren’t a problem! Richard left a review on April 6th, 2021 What a magical place. Great swimming, great scenery and wonderful location. Peaceful piece of paradise not to far from Grafton and at the doorstep of Copmanhurst. After a few days cooking on the camp fire we decided to walk 1km to the pub for dinner. We will return to this property for sure. Host was awesome and kept in touch with us prior to arriving due to covid, sms us on arrival and then on our departure to wish us safe travels. 10 out of 10. Peter left a review on May 3rd, 2021 Larissa was an amazing host, providing easy communication and direction on how to get to the site but also provided us with some additional while your here info which was amazing and we look forward to using it on a longer stay It is an amazing location and was so nice to have a private space on the river, well just us and the cows and the lone horse that walked amongst them. Got my workout walking down to the river and back but totally worth it The site is described exactly as advertised so if you are camping (ie can't level it out) be prepared as the site is lumpy and bumpy. I am torn giving the site a thumbs up simply as I fear it will be harder for me to book in again Peter left a review on May 5th, 2021 Great private spot with terrific views and access to the Clarence. Larissa was a very friendly and attentive host. James left a review on May 30th, 2021 Awesome spot, will definitely be back Tod left a review on November 1st, 2021 Beautiful camp site overlooking the Clarence, all grass with plenty of room as you're the only one's there. Beach area to launch kayaks. Definitely need a 4WD to access, mainly if damp or raining for one short section just before camp site. Definitely be back. Tod left a review on November 14th, 2021 Easy to access site, magic spot and private. Host Larissa is very friendly, even contacted us on weather conditions as heavy rain was expected. Highly recommend. Nick left a review on November 20th, 2021 Great spot overlooking the river. Trudy left a review on December 22nd, 2021 What a great experience - Amazing views in every direction - very private with nothing to bother you but a few curious cows. Access down to the sandy riverbank was easy and the dogs had an amazing time off lead swimming and wrestling in the sand. The River was a great spot to cool off in the afternoon. Loved every minute!! Jacqueline left a review on January 4th, 2022 We loved our stay here. Very private with gorgeous views. Great swimming and kayaking. The directions worked really well for us. We had a lot of rain which made it hard for us to get our camper out with a 4wd, so definitely 4wd only. Rafael left a review January, 2022 Very nice spot to swim in the river with a beautiful access point, we watched a spectacular sunset from the water. It was fun for the dogs too, they had a blast cooling off and playing in the water. Heather left a review February, 2022 Beautiful, peaceful spot on the Clarence with soft, green grass. Locals at the pub were welcoming and best pizzas. Such a great spot. Kate left a review February, 2022 We loved camping at Larissa’s farm - the kids swam all day in the river and loved exploring the land. We found the walk down to the river easy and perfect sandy area for swimming and launching kayaks etc. Larissa is a deligtful host and nothing is too much trouble.

3. Waterfalls & More

95%

(230)

68km from Maclean · 11 sites · Tents, RVs

HIDING IN THE MIDDLE OF EVERYWHERE! Pure. Unadulterated. WILD. 104 very private acres, securely sandwiched between a National Park Nature Reserve and State Forest. On a dead end road. No agriculture or farms upstream, only one other like-minded property owner. Secluded, but hiding smack bang in the middle of everywhere! From vertiginous sandstone cliffs on which epipetrics cling tight, right through to palm-filled rainforests, and with two quite different creek systems (including a monster waterfall), you'll be spoiled for things to do and places to explore - without even leaving the property! HISTORY This land is Gumbaynggirr land. Please be particularly mindful of our First Nation's long presence on this land. In the 1800's, white men came seeking Red Cedar, closely followed by settlers having a go at dairying; though logging has remained this area's mainstay. This special property, despite last being selectively logged about 50 years ago, hosts many huge old-growth trees remaining steadfast for your discovery and wonder. And many more are continuing to grow out too. About 35 years ago about nine of this property's eastern-most 104 acres became part of a far larger nashi pear orchard which filled much of the flats of this top end of the valley that you see today. Ultimately they failed to set good commercial fruit, and the rootstocks took over. You can see remnant rows of these trees just south of the property, from along the road. (Beware though - they have spikes that could puncture Caterpillar tracks!) MORE RECENTLY extensive lantana control efforts have been undertaken as we now move into revegetating with native species and implementing a permaculture plan. Today the property is registered with Land For Wildlife and hosts a very wide mix of native vegetation communities. ACTIVITIES Bird watch. Climb. Abseil. Photograph wildflowers. Paint. Swim. In the next valley there's even gold to be found. Explore trails by mountain bike. Whale watch. Surf. Learn SCUBA. Go beach-combing. Catch a mudcrab. Go whitewater river rafting. Ask your host about where to find all the local waterfalls, the best walking, how to find gold, the gnarliest off-road tracks, Anything is possible here in this magnificent part of the world, except perhaps snow and ice.

4. Mystery Bliss

10km from Maclean · 5 sites · Tents, RVs

Offering 40 acres of Melaleuca Forest with two rivers just three minutes drive away. It's peaceful and full of birds singing during the day, with farmlands surrounding it. There are no facilities, so campers need to be fully self-contained and please take all waste with you. It's untouched and natural. You are welcome to find a suitable spot on the block to set up. The property is 20 drive mins to Yamba and 10 minutes drive to the historic Scottish town of McLean, so makes a great basecamp to explore the area. There is a hospital close by, and restaurants five minutes drive away, as well as houseboat hire 10 minutes away. Friendly neighbours.

5. On The Channel- Caravan only

97%

(97)

6.3km from Maclean · 2 sites · RVs

Nice and grassy 3acres of land located right on the channel . Plenty of fishing spots and can launch a kayak straight from your campsite . You can cycle around cane fields and Macadamia farms . Only a 10 minute drive to popular surfing beaches in Yamba and Angourie . We supply fire pits and timber when in stock is available to buy.

from

AU$67

/ night

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Morgan

4 days ago

6 m Class B

3 nights at Waterfalls & More

We were looking for a secluded place to set up camp on our way back to Sydney. We camped at watermelon flat, it was everything we could ask for. Rod welcomed us along with Reddy the dog that came and greeted us each morning. You Must do the walk to the waterfall it’s truely a hidden paradise to behold. Worth the adventure. Campsite was well maintained and the stars are wonderful at night. The nearby town Glenreagh is such a hidden gem be sure to check out the bakery and say hi to the team there! Thanks for having us to stay!

Amanda

6 days ago

5 m pop-up camper

With pets

5 nights at Riverbend Retreat

We thoroughly enjoyed our 5 night stay. The camp-site and amenities are well maintained. The river (currently low) and kayaks (additional hire) we are huge hit with our family. We have our own inflatable kyak and row boat but loved hiring the ones available to have our own. Our first trip not bringing ANY firewood but there was plenty available to purchase. Host is very friendly and approachable when needed but also respects your space. A++ Host. Lismore(local town and shops) is a short drive away. Small city with most things you need if forgotten or if issues arise. We plan to return!

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David

1 week ago

Tent

4 nights at Waterfalls & More

Second time staying here with my partner and our dog. Such a lovely place, with plenty to see and do. Rod is an amazing host, friendly and helpful. Would happily come back again.

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Lawson

1 week ago

Tent

With pets

1 night at Riverbend Retreat

Great little spot perfect for a family would definitely recommend and return

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Clint

1 week ago

Tent

2 nights at Waterfalls & More

We loved our stay at Rod’s slice of paradise! The bird life is spectacular, so peaceful at night & the waterfalls are next level! It is a must to go see them!

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Jacinda

2 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Riverbend Retreat

This was the most amazing campsite ive ever stayed at!! The river was incredible to swim in, (bring tubes to ride the rapids down stream). Beautiful, quiet spot 10000/10 will be back!!

Caitlyn

2 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Waterfalls & More

Had an absolute amazing stay, I took my pup stitch on his first camping trip and couldn’t gone better amazing creek for dogs to play in as well as yourself. The waterfalls up the mountain was stunning as well plus pup can come most of the way , and a place to tie them up with water while you find the waterfalls. Plus Rod was an amazing host, very kind ! I also suggest it to my friends and they will be enjoying it over new years ! Plus I definitely plan on coming back . Also about 20 ish + min drive up the road is scot falls busy but gorgeous!

Aimee-Lee

2 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Copmanhurst

Beautiful spot on the Clarence river. Perched atop a hill you get great views. The river was actually a great temperature for swimming too! Cows are curious and come right up to camp. Very breezy! Even when “hot” it didn’t feel like it and got very cold at night. You could see the other campers down at the river banks as there are the copmanhurst campgrounds. They boat and jet ski up and down the river so wasn’t as quiet as we thought it would be but this was a very minor detail! Still fairly quiet and the views above looking down are well worth it. Sunrise to the west and sunset to the east. Can’t get better than that! Hosts communicative.

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Luke

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Waterfalls & More

Incredible! Loved it! What a wonderful hike and mountain. Clean toilet

from our walk up the hill next to the site! circle is the campsite :)

Jacque

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Riverbend Retreat

We have never stayed at a hip camp before, so weren't sure what to expect, but pulling up to Kate's beautiful property we were blown away! It's location by the river and cows was perfect, the access directions were clear, and we were quite pleasantly surprised and grateful for the amenities provided, including extremely clean portaloos, plenty of firewood and a bin of 'commonly forgotten items' which we definitely needed! The covered picnic table and fire area was an added bonus too. The ground was nice and flat for our one tent and one swag setup, and hearing the birds and bugs in the morning was definitely a highlight for our visiting Canadian friends! Thanks for sharing you place with us Kate!

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Gareth

2 weeks ago

Tent

7 nights at Waterfalls & More

The place you want to keep secret but also tell everyone about. Waterfall and walk is well worth it, as is any walk around Rod's land. Warratas area is perfectly shaded. Rod is an awesome host.

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Tiffany

2 weeks ago

Tent

2 nights at Copmanhurst

Such a good spot! Probably one of our favourites now! Quiet, peaceful and scenic! Perfect for the dog too!

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Rachel

2 weeks ago

3 m travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Riverbend Retreat

What a fantastic spot. Felt like we had the world to ourselves. The river was fantastic to cool off. Massive storm came through and Kate came and set up a Marquee for us. Always on call and always incredibly helpful. We had the most magic Christmas!

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Sophia

3 weeks ago

Tent

3 nights at Riverbend Retreat

Fantastic private camping spot, toilet and shower available, and thoughtful supplies from the host.

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Brent

December 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Copmanhurst

Maybe one of my favourite camp spots to date. Gorgeous location, completely private & I hope it stays this way. River was warm to swim in & great for fishing. Communication from Larissa the host was easy. Can’t wait to come back!

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Paul

November 2025

Tent

1 night at Copmanhurst

Probably one of the best places on the app. Fully private, amazing views, great to swim in the river, cool cows. Highly recommend this place!

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Sarah

November 2025

5 m pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to Copmanhurst

We had a great time. Lovely swimming spot, kids had a ball. Peaceful and relaxing. Easy spot to get to. Friendly cows :)

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Kieren

November 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Riverbend Retreat

Absolutely loved our weekend stay at the River bend Retreat! Lots of space all to yourself beautiful swimming spot on the Wilsons River just metres away from camp! Own private toilet facilities on the site were very clean and pleasant! The sites big undercover shelter came in handy to keep out of the wet weather and was great as a communal area for the camp! We got the damper kit add on which was wonderfully put together with everything you needed and was delicious! 100% recommended this stay at River Bend Retreat and thank you Kate for having us you were such a delightful host we really enjoyed our stay!

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Leigh

November 2025

6 m Class B

With pets

4 nights at Riverbend Retreat

We loved the peace and quiet, no other campers and our furbaby thoroughly enjoyed the space to run around. Great, clean porta-loo. The covered BBQ area and firepit were very useful. We will be visiting again! 5/5 stars.

Linda

November 2025

9 m travel trailer

2 nights at On The Channel- Caravan only

We rate this hipcamp in the top 5 of all the hipcamps we have booked. Great location, flat area, plenty of room and space between sites, beautifully maintained, easy access, nice wide entrance for larger caravans, and great communication from host. Wish we could have stayed longer.