The best dog-friendly caravan parks near Ettalong Beach, New South Wales

If you're looking for a camping adventure near Ettalong Beach, New South Wales and want to bring your furry friend along, Hipcamp has over 2800 caravan-friendly options for you to choose from. Some of the top campsites in the area include Fern Valley Ranch (401 reviews), Megalong Valley Farm (435 reviews), and Rivers Run Colo River (389 reviews). Average prices per night start at $40, but there are options available for as low as $5 per night. Popular amenities include pets, potable water, and toilets, while activities such as wind sports, fall fun, and off-roading (OHV) are popular among campers in the area.

95% (9.4K) • 214 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Ettalong Beach

If you're looking for a camping adventure near Ettalong Beach, New South Wales and want to bring your furry friend along, Hipcamp has over 2800 caravan-friendly options for you to choose from. Some of the top campsites in the area include Fern Valley Ranch (401 reviews), Megalong Valley Farm (435 reviews), and Rivers Run Colo River (389 reviews). Average prices per night start at $40, but there are options available for as low as $5 per night. Popular amenities include pets, potable water, and toilets, while activities such as wind sports, fall fun, and off-roading (OHV) are popular among campers in the area.

95% (9.4K) • 214 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Ettalong Beach

1. Ingenia Holidays Avina

78%

(18)

45km from Ettalong Beach · 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.

2. Banjo's Retreat

99%

(69)

30km from Ettalong Beach · 8 sites · RVs

Banjo's Retreat is a 40 Acre property with multiple camp sites. It's located 20 minutes to beaches, 5 minutes to river. Restaurants, pubs close by, tree tops adventure park and amazement zoo 3mins away. With views to the mountains and amazing sunsets to the west over the national park. Walking trails, wildlife including kangaroos, echidnas, turtles, water dragons etc etc pay regular visits, as well as the abundent birdlife

from

AU$73

/ night

3. Brightwater

99%

(115)

39km from Ettalong Beach · 1 site · Tent, RV

Brightwater sits beside Olney State Forest and Kuluwan Flora Reserve. It is a 50-acre farm with a lovely spring-fed dam, with our nearby campsite. The site contains van parking, an open pavilion, an open deck by the stream, a fire pit, and a dunny. It is private and secluded, and with just one group staying at a time, you are guaranteed the space to yourselves. Please go straight ahead on Collins Ave and enter through the car entrance, NOT the truck entrance which is off to the right. If you come in the truck entrance I can't see you. There are many beautiful walking and bike trails in the area. Lots of wildlife to meet, including water dragons, wild ducks, and pythons, to name a few. There is also nearby evidence of the original occupants, the Darkinjung people. You are also welcome to bring a couple of horses! There's a safe paddock with a trough and nice trails in the area to explore. The Kulnura General Store and bottleshop is just 9km down the road for basic supplies.

4. Lion entrance

33km from Ettalong Beach · 20 sites · Tents, RVs

Green land with a beautiful lake near sydney

5. Shady Acres Colo River

99%

(191)

50km from Ettalong Beach · 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

Plenty of space for car campers or tents!

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Eleonora

3 weeks ago

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Brightwater

Amazing well organised place with lush nature surroundings, simply magical.

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Ben

December 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Brightwater

Fantastic spot with plenty of privacy and time to enjoy nature. We had a cattle dog who's is reactive and were able to let him off leash during the day, he was tied up at night and left alone by Cath's dogs. Would recommend for anyone wanting to get away and spend some peaceful time in nature.

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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

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Meg

November 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Brightwater

We had a great stay here. Cath was very welcoming and the site was exactly as described. Such a peaceful spot with beautiful Bush walks nearby too. Highly recommend!

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Tom

November 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Brightwater

Beautiful quite spot, safe for kids with plenty of wildlife around to look at!

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.

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Andrew

November 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Brightwater

Great spot, very private and well equipped with shade structure, water, pit toilet, tables, chairs, fireplace and firewood. Great for a family or small group getaway. Nice bushwalks nearby, also a dam for swimming.

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Martin

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Brightwater

The experience was perfect. The campsite is close to a stream and a pond, with a great fire pit and tap water , a large shed to enjoy leisure time, and a convenient toilet. There are also several excellent hiking trails nearby, where you can enjoy the natural beauty when the weather is nice. It's easy to get in and out, and you don't need a 4x4 to get there(i drive a suv). All in all, it was an unforgettable experience. Five stars recommended!

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Josh

October 2025

12 m travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Banjo's Retreat

Great bush setting , 2 different open areas to choose from, barry was great met us and showed us both areas, fire pits available

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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!

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Gavin

October 2025

2 m pop-up camper

2 nights at Brightwater

I found this place to be extremely relaxing. Great bush walks lovely people will definitely be back.

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Lisa

October 2025

10 m pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to Banjo's Retreat

Lovely camp spot. Peaceful, lots of space, green grass. Great family weekend

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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

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Peter

October 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Brightwater

A beautiful spot to camp and such amazing amenities we’ve never stayed at a campsite like it and so private

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Susanna

October 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Brightwater

The perfect getaway! Me and my boys (age 6 and 8) had an amazing camp. Boys loved exploring the creek, swimming in the dam, fire at night, the rainforest walk, saying hi to the sheep and sleeping to the melody of the frogs. So great to just turn up with a tent + food and have everything else there for you. It was perfect. Thanks Cath!

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Michelle

October 2025

12 m pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Banjo's Retreat

We loved camping at this beautiful tranquil spot for 3 nights! Perfect location, close to everything if needed but far enough away that you truly felt you were alone in the bush. Barry was a wonderful easygoing host and the property is perfect for some off grid quality family time!

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Megan

October 2025

12 m travel trailer

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Banjo's Retreat

Beautiful property with plenty of nature and space. Barry was a fantastic host, very welcoming and hospitable. Would definitely stay again and recommend to any travellers!

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barry

October 2025

5 m car

Weekend Trip to Banjo's Retreat

Very relaxing and peaceful stay over the long weekend. So close to home yet seems so far away from it all. Highly recomended as a great place to unwind and get back to nature. Barry is a brilliant host and couldn't be more accomodating. We hope to be back soon.

Anne

October 2025

3 m travel trailer

4 nights at Banjo's Retreat

Beautiful well kept paddocks with lots of space, flat areas. Friendly Cows next door. A big thanks to Barry for helping me change my caravan tyre that I blew on the way in - missed the rock ;) but found a replacement nearby & thoroughly enjoyed my stay .

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Maud

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Brightwater

We love the place, very peaceful, clean toilet and great fire pit, wood, table, chairs and weather protection. Josh was really helpful and got out of his way to fix one of the kids bike, so very much appreciated.