The best camping near Hill End Historic Site

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Hill End Historic Site adventure.

Get a taste of the gold rush at this historic site and camping park.  

Popular ways to camp

Community favorites near Hill End Historic Site

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Top-rated campgrounds near Hill End Historic Site

99%
(803)

Farm Stay "Como Valley"@ Ben Bullen

17 sites · RVs, Tents1400 acres · Ben Bullen, NSW
We have a 1400 acre cattle and goat farm offering a lovely iconic bush camping getaway with creek, river and bush camping areas, great for nature lovers and those who enjoy peace and quiet, you can also enjoy the lovely views from the high spots on property. There is access to shared swimming holes, wildlife and bush walks on the property, bring your mountain bikes to ride and explore. There is plenty to do in the surrounding area! The property backs onto the Turon National Park and you will pass the Gardens of Stone National Park at the turn off to property (popular 4WD destination). It's a short drive to the absolutely spectacular Capertee Valley lookout which is the widest and second largest canyon in the world and also very popular for bird watching. You can also take a drive down to Glen Davis Shale Oil Works ruins or spend the day with a trip to the Mudgee Vineyards for some wine sampling! Or simply just kick back and enjoy the peacefulness of country life and take in the amazing star display at night. 4WD access.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
AU$40
 / night
* Before taxes and fees
99%
(1098)

Watton Airstrip

30 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents265 acres · Watton, NSW
PLEASE BE SURE TO READ ALL OF OUR BIO ITS LONG BUT YOU'LL GET ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED! We are also available for small Weddings, Birthdays and other functions. Speak to us about using us for a working space for corporate or business trips, collaborations and more......... Watton Airstrip is a stunning property, nestled on the banks of the Macquarie River. Featuring an amazing rustic cabin, nine riverside campsites, along with paddock and bush sites, all 4WD accessible and two equally stunning 2WD accessible sites. You’ll share our spaces with kangaroos, wallabies, emus, echidnas, deer, platypus and more. Enjoy some optional extras, including Tammie's home made bread, farm fresh, free range eggs, or one of our range of grazing platters, home made jams or hot chocolate kits. Or pamper yourself with a Crystal reiki session, or tarot reading. The 2WD accessible sites feature spectacular views to the right, towards Mt Panorama and Mt Horrible and towards Mt Canobolas to the left. Lie back in your swag at night and let the star struck, velvety sky envelope you, or make a booking at the nearby Bathurst Observatory to see the stars up close. Each campsite offers its own unique features for you to enjoy and a hand crafted pit toilet is accessible to those camped along the river bank. Fish or swim in the river, ride your bikes, or set up camp and then head off on an adventure to the Goldfields at Ophir, or History Hill at Hill End via the Bridle Track. Better still, book into a pub crawl with Damo so you can lie back and enjoy the ride. There are plenty of opportunities for 4WDing and bushwalking in the local area. Fires are allowed (fire restrictions permitting). Wood can be collected from fallen wood around the property, or bring your own if you prefer. Pets are welcome for a one off fee per animal. We do ask that pets are supervised at all times and that they do not interfere with farm animals or local wildlife.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
AU$16.20
 / night
* Before taxes and fees
98%
(215)

The Nile Off Grid family farm

27 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents420 acres · Kandos, NSW
Set in the Capertee Valley, New South Wales, Upper Nile is nestled at the end of the road coming from Glen Alice. Surrounded by Majestic Cliffs our spectacular Valley invites people to take it all in, to make memories and get out amongst the landscape... Campers can chill out with friends, hike, explore, swim, take pics of wildlife, birds, help the owner or chat about living off grid. With shallow creeks , swimming hole, heated spa with a view, BBQ, picnic table, Cliffs, hiking/bushwalking, mountain biking, feeding the cows, sheep or chickens - you will have a great time. Don't forget the hot shower and flushing toilets. Campers can have private sites away from others or with multiple friends and their set ups! Our Local coffee shop based in Glen Alice, called From The Paddock is open Thursday to Sunday and offer great coffee, and food. Local sites also include Glen Davis, Dunns Swamp and the Glen Alice Trail. Bird lovers from all over the world come to explore the vast range of birds that call our valley home either full time or part of their residence of choice! As one of the worlds top 11 sites for bird watching, make sure to have your camera readying Get amongst nature, explore, rest and unwind. Fire pits available (some with bbq plate). Amazing views, gas bbq and picnic table on the hill also here to enjoy. We also have cabins and or tiny houses available for accomodation. Self contained with kitchenette and bathroom. Offering spectacular views you won't be disappointed with well travelled guests saying the view is some of the best in the world without the mass of tourists around! . Note: we are a quiet camp, family, and pet friendly, meaning a place of rest and adventure, not a place to blast music and annoy others. Please take parties, loud music elsewhere! Let us know if you have any questions!
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
AU$40
 / night
* Before taxes and fees
96%
(369)

Dalli's Campground

76 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents122 acres · Capertee, NSW
Located in the beautiful Capertee Valley, approximately 3 hours north west of Sydney, we would love to welcome you to Dalli's Campground. Flat, shady camping areas, plenty of wildlife, particularly birds, suitable for bush walkers and nature lovers. Get some friends together, bring your dog (we are pet friendly), throw your tents and bedding in the car and come visit! Accessible for all types of vehicles, including caravans, motor homes, camper vans. Toilet (flushing) and hot shower facilities available. Full use of GAS BBQ & Gas Oven and pizza oven. Gas supplied. Camp kitchen area has servery with sink and hot water. Cutlery, crockery and saucepans provided. Campfires permitted in designated areas (subject to fire bans) and must be in supplied firepits or bring your own. Firewood can be brought onto site or purchased from the campground . Access to the orchard welcome (seasonal). Our campground is a great base to explore the Capertee Valley, including Garden of Stones, Turon and Capertee National Parks. Discover the famous Captertee Valley Bird Watching Trail. Only an hour away from historic Rylstone, Mudgee or Dunns' Swamp, and 20 mins to the old shale mines at Glen Davis.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
AU$25
 / night
* Before taxes and fees
99%
(42)

Riverside Camping, Glamping, Cabins

78 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents6000 acres · Palmers Oaky, NSW
Early year gift: 20% off any stays from now until 28th February 2025. Use this code on Hipcamp only: JN9EGR11 Spread out over 6000 acres, Turon Gates is an authentic bush hideaway, tranquil and unspoilt around 2.5 hours from Sydney CBD with pet-friendly accommodation options. It is located in the Blue Mountains foothills, close to Katoomba, Mudgee, Bathurst & Lithgow. Choose from well-built private rustic self-catering log cabins, glamping tents or campsites situated along 12 km of crystal clear trout stream and log cabin cottages or a new Luxury Lodge with sensational mountain views, Turon Gates is an idyllic escape in the Australian bush. Enjoy waking up to the sounds of the bush, the chatter of the birds and the animals that come to the river for a drink. Turon Gates is abound with wildlife, kangaroos, wombats, platypus, echidnas, possums and bush lizards are all part of the Turon experience! With lots of activities including horse riding, canoeing, gold panning, star gazing and unique places to visit nearby, there is much to do, or nothing to do - the choice is yours when you come to Turon Gates!
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
AU$47
 / night
* Before taxes and fees
99%
(36)

Liberty Plains

30 sites · RVs, Tents300 acres · Yarrawonga, NSW
Liberty Plains offers bush camping for self contained campers. day trips are also available by booking the site that is listed as ‘day trips’ please read the description under that site before booking. There is one toilet available, a portable toilet (if the toilet runs out of soap/paper etc you will need to supply your own. The property offers a large dam for kayaking, fishing, yabbying. There is also bush walking. There is a small common area/ shed available with a bbq for guests to use and a table. There is also a shower and toilet available near the main house shed for a donation in the donation box to cover water and gas. If exploring please do not go through any fences as you may end up on a neighbors property. Guests may camp as close or far away from the main dam as they like, camp sites are first in first served. Pets allowed if kept under control, firewood is permitted to be used from the ground only no felling of standing trees, you may have a fire on the ground. Please find your own way to camp by following your map that will be sent to you on booking and the signs that are posted from the driveway on after you turn in the main entrance, no need to meet and greet with host although I may come around occasionally to see if everything is going alright.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
AU$5
 / night
* Before taxes and fees
99%
(35)

Windy Oaks Farm, O'Connell

2 sites · RVs, Tents30 acres · O'connell, NSW
Welcome to Windy Oaks Farm Nestled along the scenic Fish River, our 30-acre property offers 450 metres of river frontage, making it the perfect getaway for nature lovers, campers, fishing enthusiasts and gold fossickers. What We Offer: • Idyllic Riverfront Camping: Set up by the water, fish for trout, or relax surrounded by lush greenery. The Fish River is renowned for gold panning—try your luck and discover hidden treasures! • Wildlife Encounters: Spot kangaroos, wombats, platypus, and vibrant birdlife. • Farm Fresh Produce: Enjoy saffron, garlic, veggies, and free-range eggs from our happy chooks. • Nearby Dining: Just 1.8 km to the O’Connell Hotel and Get Roasted café, or enjoy a meal surrounded by breathtaking views at Mayfield Garden’s café. • Prime Location: 20 km from Bathurst and Oberon, with Mount Panorama and the renowned Mayfield Garden close by. Special Experiences: • Saffron Harvest (April): Witness blooming crocus flowers and join the hand-picking process of this rare spice. • Exclusive Extras: Enjoy handmade pizzas and hearty breakfasts, all sourced locally. Skip the supermarket and savour fresh, farm-to-table flavours. Book now and experience the tranquility, adventure, and gold rush history of the O’Connell region! (Please note our cancellation policy on the booking page.)
Pets
Campfires
from 
AU$40.50
 / night
* Before taxes and fees
98%
(64)

On the Stone River Retreat

1 site · RV, Tent100 acres · Bathurst, NSW
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 firewood can be foraged around the site but best to bring your own to ensure you have enough. 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, chainsaws, 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.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
AU$30
 / night
* Before taxes and fees

The best camping near Hill End Historic Site guide

Overview

About

Combining history and nature, Hill End Historic Site preserves heritage buildings and mine-related ephemera at what was once an important gold prospecting site. While you're unlikely to find much gold at Hill End these days, what you will find is an array of heritage buildings—some of which are now used as accommodations—along with two campgrounds, picnic areas, walking tracks, and even an old mine shaft, Bald Hill, which visitors can explore on a guided tour. There's also a visitor centre with educational displays, housed in an old fire shed.

Notable campgrounds

  • Best for groups: Glendora campground has a designated area specifically for big groups.
  • Best for families: Village campground offers easy access to Hill End’s heritage attractions and great amenities, including laundry facilities.

Tips for snagging a campsite

  • You can book a campsite on the Hills End Historic Site website, up to six months in advance of your first night of occupancy.
  • While many of the sites are open to caravans, some are tent-only. If you need an electric site or a site that accepts caravans, it’s wise to book well in advance.
  • If you can’t secure a site at Hills End, consider a nearby Hipcamp or book a site at Turon National Park, a 90-minute drive away, which offers a mix of assigned and unassigned campsites.

When to go

Hill End Historic Site and its campgrounds are open throughout the year, and camping is particularly popular in the summer and autumn months. April and May are the driest months of the year. Winters can be cool, with temperatures dropping below freezing at times, and snow is not uncommon. Spring is another great time to visit, when the cherry trees in the cottage gardens are in full bloom.

Know before you go

  1. Firewood is not available at either campground, so it’s wise to bring your own.
  2. Dogs on leashes are welcome at the park, but are not permitted in buildings or within 10 metres of barbecues, picnic tables, or playgrounds.
  3. You can get fuel or pick up groceries, coffee drinks, prepared meals, and souvenirs at the General Store, located right inside the park.
  4. Each campground has its own amenities block with free hot showers, flush toilets, drinking water, sinks for washing up, and barbecue facilities. Both are locked and only accessible by a code, which will be emailed to you ahead of your stay.

Safety partners

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.