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    Pipe Dream Bush Camp - Dog Friendly

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    107 reviews
     · Kempsey, New South Wales · 100 acres
    Hosted by Jarene C.
    12 Vehicle/Tent sites
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    Nomadic camping
    Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
    Off-leash friendly
    Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
    If you want to avoid the crowds our property is only 10 minutes drive to great local surf and fishing beaches at Crescent Head. There is an abundance of bird life, the odd kangaroos and wallabies, and other wildlife. There is a melaleuca forest that children are welcome to play in and build a cubby house, and 2 pretty little dams to catch yabbies, and for dogs to enjoy a swim. The property where camping is provided is approx 20 acres with a limit of 10 groups so you can find your own little piece of paradise. There is plenty of fire wood for you to collect on the property on your way in. Please help yourself to any fallen timber for firewood but please do not cut any standing trees down. When checking out, ensure you properly extinguish fires and return any unused firewood to the bush. Dogs are welcome to be here off leash as long as they are well socialised and reasonably obedient. There is large areas for them to run freely and dams to swim in. It is accessible via a 2WD dirt road, even with a little wet weather. If rainfall is extreme we recommend 4wd's. The property is completely off grid so we have a 'leave it as you found it' approach. This means you will need a camp toilet, and to take all of your rubbish with you. We are a rural property so do not have rubbish collection services. (Fees apply for any left behind rubbish). Happy camping!If you want to avoid the crowds our property is only 10 minutes drive to great local surf and fishing beaches at Crescent Head. There is an abundance of bird life, the odd kangaroos and wallabies, and other wildlife. There is a melaleuca forrest that children are welcome to play in and build a cubby house, and 2 pretty little dams to catch yabbies, and for dogs to enjoy a swim. The property where camping is provided is approx. 20 acres with a limit of 10 groups so you can find your own little piece of paradise. There is plenty of fire wood for you to collect on the property on your way in. Please help yourself to any fallen timber for firewood but please do not cut any standing trees down. It is accessible via a 2WD dirt road. If wet weather is expected, please limit driving around on the property when wet to avoid damage. This is a completely off grid camp ground, it is ESSENTIAL that you have your own camp toilet.
    Vehicle details
    Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, and Cars allowed
    Vehicles under 60 feet allowed
    Access is on a 2wd dirt road
    Pull-in site
    Access is on a 2wd dirt road
    Surface type: Grass or field
    Access is via a dirt road but accessible by 2wd cars.
    Surface levelness: Flat
    Access is via a dirt road but accessible by 2wd cars.
    Ask about slideouts
    Generators allowed
    Between the hours of 9am - 12 noon or 2pm - 4pm. If you intend on using a generator please camp well away from other campers and keep it to a bare minimum. If you need to use a generator more than this please contact me and we can make arrangements to accomodate you that will not disturb the peace of others.
    No electrical hookup
    No water hookup
    No sewage hookup
    No TV hookup
    What to expect
    RV/tent site
    Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.
    10 guests max per site
    Campfires allowed
    Firewood provided. Fires MUST NOT be left unattended. You will need to completely distinguish fires before leaving as stated in visitor info email. Heavy penalties apply for negligence around fire safety
    Pets allowed
    Off leash. There is a dam for dogs to swim in. Please only allow your dog off the leash if it is well socialised and you can keep control of it. Aggressive behaviour by dogs will result in immediate eviction from the property at the owners discretion. Please pick up after your dog.
    No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
    No potable water
    Bring your own water. You can fill vans and water drums at Kempsey show ground for a small fee
    No showers
    Pack it out
    Take all rubbish with you. Please ensure this includes lids off beer bottles as they pose a safety risk to future campers.
    Cooking equipment absent
    Picnic table absent
    No wifi
    Laundry absent

    Things to know

    Getting there
    Check in: After 2:00 PM
    Check out: Before 12:00 PM
    On arrival: Head straight to site
    Cancellation policy: Flexible
    Minimum nights: 1 night
    Accepts bookings: 12 months out
    Park at listing
    No wheelchair access
    Max 4 vehicles
    During your trip
    Follow the
    Leave it better
    Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
    95%
    159 Ratings · 107 reviews
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    Sandra S.
    2 months on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · January 2025
    9 ft Class B
    Quite convenient location, easy to find. The description matches with what is offered.
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    James W.
    2 reviews
    Recommends
    · January 2025
    16 ft Class B · With pets
    Great location not that far into cresent head, heaps of firewood on the property, just as described nice flat open area with enough room to spread out. Would defiantly reccomend a stop here. Just for a night or 5 nights like we did, pleanty to see and do in the area.
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    Damian M.
    2 reviews
    Recommends
    · January 2025
    16 ft Class B
    Exactly what is adertised. Big block, heaps of space, close enough to town.
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    Nick K.
    3 months on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · January 2025
    32 ft pop-up camper · Group trip
    Fantastic spot to setup base camp, plenty of flat peaceful space, only minutes from beach and town. Clean and tidy. Must be very self sufficient though . No amenities which was not a problem.
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    Brad C.
    2 reviews
    Recommends
    · January 2025
    39 ft travel trailer · With kids
    Awesome spot for a few nights to break up our trip from Bribie back to Sydney, only half hour from hat head for a swim with an amazing back drop. Easy to pull in with noone within 40-50m of our group with 4 vans. Will go back again
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    Kaine B.
    8 reviews
    Recommends
    · January 2025
    26 ft travel trailer · With kids
    Great spot in a fantastic location. We loved our stay. Thanks for having us.
    Location
    Kempsey, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Dainggatti First Nations according to
    Native Land Digital.
    To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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    Hosted by Jarene C.

    Joined in September 2020
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