1 / 15

Old Chum at the Ridge

Lightning Ridge, New South Wales
1 acre hosted by James K.
1 Vehicle/Tent site
Avatar
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Located at the Old Chum Opal Field in Lightning Ridge, about 2km from town. 2500m2 camping block. Visit the world-famous artesian bath for a relaxing dip. Visit the John Murry art gallery. See world-class gems Have lunch at the Lightning Ridge bowling club. Fossic for gems. See the sparks light show or visit one of the underground mines. Visit the club in the scrub or Glengarry Hilton on the grawin opal fields for a fine bush feed.Pitch a tent or pull up your van anywhere inside the boundary markers and set up. It's a free camping site. fossick at the information center or have lunch at the Ridge bowling club, check out the opal cave and Sparks light show, see the Opal center, walk-in mine, Bevens Cactus Garden, check out the Grawin opal fields, and visit the world-famous club in the scrub and Glengarry Hilton, meet local characters.
Activities
Biking
Fishing
Horseback riding
Off-roading (OHV)
Natural features
Desert
Coastal
Suburban
Ranch
No reviews yet
This place has been booked 3 times.
Location
Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Avatar

Hosted by James K.

Joined in December 2023
More camping spots nearby

Safety at Hipcamp

Inclusion Policy
Inclusion Policy
Inclusion Policy
Hipcamp Hand

Safety partners

Recreate Responsibly

About us

Camp Your Way™

Find the perfect site to match your camping style. Explore the largest collection of private campsites, caravan parks, cabins, and glamping—including 120,000+ sites you won’t find anywhere else. Explore our maps, filter by your camping style, read real camper reviews, and book directly in our app. Hipcamp is the simplest way to find yourself outside under the stars.

Download the Hipcamp App

© 2024 Hipcamp, Inc. All rights reserved.
Hipcamp acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and future and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.