Top 10 hike in campgrounds near West Head Beach, NSW

West Head Beach is a stunningly beautiful coastal area, located on the northern tip of the Sydney Basin. With its crystal-clear waters and white sandy beaches, it's the perfect spot for an idyllic day out or an overnight stay. Enjoy spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, an abundance of wildlife and plenty of activities, from swimming and kayaking to fishing and bushwalking. With its untouched natural beauty, West Head Beach is an unforgettable experience.

#10 Twin Beaches campground

1 Rating

Nestled in New South Wales, Twin Beaches campground offers stunning views of the ocean with a variety of activities for all. Enjoy a hike in the national parks, cook up a feast with the BBQ areas, and take advantage of the free toilets. However, to get to the campground you'll need a boat. Make sure to check out all the amazing things this campground has to offer!

Marramarra National Park

5 hours 9 minutes (67.6 km) drive from West Head Beach

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✓ Free
✓ Toilets
✓ BBQ Areas
✓ National Parks
✓ Hike in
✓ Phone Reception
✓ Telstra 4G
✓ Optus 4G

#9 The Basin campground

15 Ratings

Stunning location with access via ferry or a steep hike. Fire pits available but need to book. Loads of wildlife, choice of beach or lagoon. Public toilets and outdoor shower. Great for swimming, paddleboarding or laps. Little wallabies can be aggressive. Hot water available but need coins. Amazing staff and a really great stay. Wanna come back!

Ku-Ring-Gai Chase NSW 2084

4 minutes (4.3 km) drive from West Head Beach

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✓ Toilets
✓ Drinking Water
✓ BBQ Areas
✓ National Parks
✓ Hike in
✓ Showers
✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
✓ Phone Reception
✓ Fishing
✓ Walking Trails
✓ Swimming
✓ Allows fires
✓ Telstra 4G
✓ Optus 4G

#8 Marramarra Creek campground

6 Ratings

Loved Orchard Site! Hike in was easy, but the hike out was challenging. Couldn't access by motor boat, so bear that in mind. Free, toilets, BBQ areas, allotted sites, National Parks, and allows fires. Great campground!

Canoelands NSW 2159 Get directions

✓ Toilets
✓ BBQ Areas
✓ Allotted Site
✓ National Parks
✓ Hike in
✓ Allows fires

#7 Little Beach campground

5 Ratings

Enjoy the stunning views of cliffs and ocean, explore the rock pools and look for rock wallabies at dusk. BBQ facilities and picnic shelters available. Allotted sites and hikes in. Pit toilets in decent condition. Two-hour drive from Sydney. Fishing, walking trails and swimming. Bring a cart for your tent and sleeping gear as the 800m walk from car park is hilly. Epic surf break and serenity!

The Bouddi Trail, Bouddi, Gosford NSW 2250 Get directions

✓ Toilets
✓ BBQ Areas
✓ Allotted Site
✓ National Parks
✓ Hike in
✓ Phone Reception
✓ Fishing
✓ Walking Trails
✓ Swimming
✓ Telstra 4G
✓ Optus 4G

#6 Cattai National Park campground

14 Ratings

Beautiful location with lots of wildlife and great fishing on the Hawkesbury River. Hot showers and toilets, plenty of tables and taps, fire pits and BBQs. Campers can bring tents, swags, caravans, or camper trailers. National Park vehicle pass is $16, and camping is $12 per person. Clean showers and toilets, spacious campsites and swimming nearby. Kookaburras in the morning. Please clean up after yourself and put food away. Fire ban may be in place, so call before hand. Nice place for families.

Cattai Road Cattai campground Pitt Town NSW 2756 Get directions

✓ Toilets
✓ BBQ Areas
✓ Next to car
✓ Caravans
✓ Camper Trailers
✓ National Parks
✓ Hike in
✓ Car
✓ Disabled Access
✓ Showers
✓ Phone Reception
✓ Walking Trails
✓ Allows fires
✓ Telstra 4G
✓ Optus 4G

#5 Bents Basin campground

18 Ratings

Beautiful drive through Mulgoa and Wallacia with 12pm check in. Lovely spot to set up camp with fire pits and plenty of kindling. Hot showers and flushable toilets available. Spot kangaroos, kookaburras and ducks as you walk down the trail. Nearby lake with a rush of water through rocks into the lake. Pink and purple sky coming over the mountains in the morning. Unspectacular campground, but big and not crowded. Fires allowed. Waterville nearby for swimming. Lookout back over Sydney. Undercover area if weather bad. Kitchen with fridge for larger groups. Clean toilets and showers with hot water.

525 Wolstenholme Ave, Greendale NSW 2745 Get directions

✓ Toilets
✓ Drinking Water
✓ BBQ Areas
✓ Next to car
✓ Short walk to car
✓ Caravans
✓ Camper Trailers
✓ National Parks
✓ Hike in
✓ Car
✓ Disabled Access
✓ Firewood for sale
✓ Showers
✓ Phone Reception
✓ Garbage
✓ Hiking
✓ Fishing
✓ Walking Trails
✓ Swimming
✓ Allows fires
✓ Telstra 4G
✓ Optus 4G

#4 Bents Basin State Conservation Area

1 Rating

A tranquil oasis in Sydney, Bents Basin is perfect for a day trip or weekend away. The area has all the amenities you need, such as toilets, drinking water, BBQ areas, and caravans and camper trailers. There are also plenty of activities, like fishing, walking trails, swimming and even allowing fires. All this, and it's only two hours from Sydney! Reviewers say it's a beautiful place, and very good.

525 Wolstenholme Ave, Greendale, New South Wales Get directions

✓ Toilets
✓ Drinking Water
✓ BBQ Areas
✓ Next to car
✓ Short walk to car
✓ Caravans
✓ Caravans
✓ Camper Trailers
✓ National Parks
✓ Hike in
✓ Car
✓ Disabled Access
✓ Showers
✓ Phone Reception
✓ Garbage
✓ Hiking
✓ Fishing
✓ Walking Trails
✓ Swimming
✓ Allows fires
✓ Telstra 4G
✓ Optus 4G

#3 Burralow Creek campground and picnic area

17 Ratings

Free, Toilets, BBQ Areas, Camper Trailers, National Parks, Phone Reception, Walking Trails, 4WD Trails, Allows fires, 2 hours from Sydney. Big open area, easy and pleasant walk to the glow worm tunnel. No swimming holes but fire pits available. Steep descent in, chilly in Winter. 10 minute hike to the waterfall at night to see glowworms. Quiet mid week. On Air Force flight path, sounds of chirping birds in the morning. Waze led us to Patterson Range gate (roadworks) but take Burralow Road. Network connection available.

169 Burralow Rd, Sydney, New South Wales Get directions

✓ Free
✓ Toilets
✓ BBQ Areas
✓ Next to car
✓ Camper Trailers
✓ National Parks
✓ Hike in
✓ Phone Reception
✓ Hiking
✓ Walking Trails
✓ 4WD Trails
✓ Allows fires
✓ Optus 4G

#2 Uloola Falls campground

1 Rating

This secluded campground is located in the heart of Sydney and offers stunning views of the nearby Uloola Falls. It is the perfect spot for a weekend away, with plenty to explore and enjoy. Toilets and allotted sites are available, as well as national parks nearby. Enjoy a hike in and take in the sights of the surrounding area, or take a leisurely stroll along one of the walking trails. Swimming is also on offer, making this the perfect destination for a family getaway.

2 Lady Carrington Drive, Audley, Royal National Park, Get directions