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Family friendly campgrounds

Take the stress out of planning the next family holiday with this easy guide to our top family friendly campgrounds.

These easy-to-get-to campgrounds have a great range of facilities, including toilets and shower blocks, for a comfy stay. There’s also plenty of outdoor activities to keep the kids entertained. Whether you’re dreaming of a coastal escape, country getaway or something close to Sydney, there’s a campground to suit you.

A family relaxes by their tent at Basin campground, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Photo: David Finnegan/OEH

Discover the best campgrounds for families great and small

Parents sit outside their tent beside the Hawkesbury River while their kids play soccer, at Cattai campground in Cattai National Park. Photo: John Spencer/OEH

Cattai campground

Enjoy a weekend away camping at Cattai National Park along the Hawkesbury River. Go walking, camping, canoeing and bike riding before cooking up a barbecue feast.

Price
Budget. Park entry fees apply.
Suitable for
Tent, Camper trailer site, Caravan site, Camping beside my vehicle
Where
Cattai National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Aerial view of Trial Bay Gaol campground, Arakoon National Park. Photo: Rob Mulally/DPIE

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
97
Suitable for
Tent, Camper trailer site, Caravan site, Camping beside my vehicle
Where
Arakoon National Park in North 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
59
Suitable for
Tent, Camper trailer site, Caravan site, Camping beside my vehicle
Where
Murramarang National Park in South Coast
Facilities at the Gambells Rest campground. Photo: John Yurasek Copyright:NSW Government

Gambells Rest campground

Located near Bundanoon in NSW’s southern highlands, Gambells Rest campground offers tent, trailer and caravan sites, plus a picnic area and walking and cycling trails.

Price
Budget. Park entry fees apply.
Sites
10
Suitable for
Tent, Camper trailer site, Caravan site, Camping beside my vehicle
Where
Morton National Park in South Coast, Country NSW
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
94
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
Bungonia Campground, Bungonia National Park. Photo: Audrey Kutzner/NSW Government

Bungonia campground

Bungonia campground combines a beautiful bushland setting with excellent camping facilities. From here, you can enjoy hiking, caving, or bushwalking.

Price
Budget. Park entry fees apply.
Suitable for
Tent, Camper trailer site, Caravan site, Camping beside my vehicle
Where
Bungonia National Park in Country NSW