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Top coastal campgrounds

Planning a holiday? Pitch your tent or park your caravan at one of these popular beachside campgrounds in NSW national parks. Wake up with the waves at Little Beach campground on the Central Coast, or camp by the sweeping coastline of Crowdy Bay National Park near Port Macquarie. Further south, you’ll find camping spots a short walk from the beaches of Murramarang National Park, near Batemans Bay. Spend your lazy days fishing, swimming, walking, and whale watching from May to November.

A group of campers sitting on chairs by tents at Little Beach campground, a coastal campground in Bouddi National Park. Credit: John Spencer © DCCEEW

Find your next coastal camping getaway

North Coast

Aerial view of Trial Bay Gaol and the waterfront campsites. Credit: Glen Ellis © DCCEEW

Trial Bay Gaol campground

Trial Bay Gaol campground is right by the beach and perfect for a family camping holiday. Bring your caravan, motorhome or tent for a weekend of swimming, fishing and fun.

Price
Budget. Free park entry.
Sites
91
Suitable for
Tent, Camper trailer site, Caravan site, Camping beside my vehicle
Where
Arakoon National Park in North Coast
Aerial view of Woody Head campground and adjoining beach, Bundjalung National Park. Photo: John Spencer/OEH

Woody Head campground

Woody Head campground is one of the best places for a weekend getaway camping by the beach. Bring your caravan, camper trailer or tent and don’t forget your fishing rod.

Price
Mid-range. Park entry fees apply.
Sites
91
Suitable for
Tent, Camper trailer site, Caravan site, Camping beside my vehicle
Where
Bundjalung National Park in North Coast
Aerial view of Diamond Head campground and nearby Dunbogan Beach. Photo: © Rob Mulally

Diamond Head campground

The beachside campground at Diamond Head is one of the most popular places to stay in Crowdy Bay National Park. It has caravan sites, additional walk-in campsites and picnic amenities.

Price
Budget. Park entry fees apply.
Sites
75
Suitable for
Tent, Camper trailer site, Caravan site, Camping beside my vehicle
Where
Crowdy Bay National Park in North Coast

Barrington Coast

2 campers at a camping table near a tent by the water at Mungo Brush campground, Myall Lakes National Park. Credit: John Spencer/DCCEEW © DCCEEW

Mungo Brush campground

Nestled between the river and the beach near Hawks Nest, Mungo Brush campground offers sites in a serene setting with easy access to kayaking, canoeing, swimming and bushwalking.

Price
Budget. Park entry fees apply.
Sites
77
Suitable for
Tent, Camper trailer site, Caravan site, Camping beside my vehicle
Where
Myall Lakes National Park in North Coast

Central Coast

Sydney

South Coast

2 campers setting up their tent on grass at Depot Beach campground, Murramarang National Park. Credit: Remy Brand © Remy Brand

Depot Beach campground

Depot Beach campground in Murramarang National Park is right by the beach and perfect for a family camping holiday. Spend your days swimming, snorkelling, and fishing.

Price
Mid-range. Park entry fees apply.
Sites
40
Suitable for
Tent, Camper trailer site, Caravan site, Camping beside my vehicle
Where
Murramarang National Park in South Coast

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