10 fantastic campgrounds with swimming near Border Ranges National Park, NSW

Border Ranges National Park is a spectacularly scenic wilderness located in New South Wales. It holds a range of diverse habitats from world-heritage listed rainforest to rugged mountain peaks. It is home to an abundance of wildlife and many rare and threatened species. With its breathtaking views, picturesque waterfalls and crystal-clear creeks, this park is a perfect place for bushwalking, swimming and camping.

#10 Nimbin Caravan Park & Swimming Pool

5 Ratings

Great spot for camping! Friendly staff, clean amenities and large area for tents. Close to Nimbin town and a public pool nearby. Price was very reasonable at $14 per person for the Xmas holidays. Lovely Italian restaurant for dinner. BBQ areas, drinking water, toilets and phone reception. Plus a kids play park and laundry. Highly recommended!

29 Sibley Street, Nimbin, New South Wales, 2480, AU

1 hour 43 minutes (68.5 km) drive from Border Ranges National Park

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✓ Pets Allowed
✓ Toilets
✓ Drinking Water
✓ BBQ Areas
✓ Powered sites
✓ Caravans
✓ Caravans
✓ Camper Trailers
✓ Phone Reception
✓ Cabins Available
✓ Laundry
✓ Swimming
✓ Kids play park
✓ Telstra 4G
✓ Optus 4G

#9 Bells Bay (Toonumbar Dam)

2 Ratings

Located in North Coast NSW, Bells Bay (Toonumbar Dam) is a great spot to enjoy the outdoors. There are toilets, BBQ areas, and camper trailers available. The State Forest surrounding the area is perfect for 4WD trails and allows fires. There is also a boat ramp nearby and non-drinking water for fishing and swimming. Highly recommended for a great outdoor experience!

Oreillys Rd, Ghinni Ghi, New South Wales

2 hours 34 minutes (67.7 km) drive from Border Ranges National Park

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✓ Toilets
✓ BBQ Areas
✓ Camper Trailers
✓ State Forest
✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
✓ Phone Reception
✓ Water (Non Drinking)
✓ Fishing
✓ Swimming
✓ 4WD Trails
✓ Allows fires
✓ Telstra 4G
✓ Optus 4G

#8 Flanagan Reserve

19 Ratings

Pets Allowed, Toilets, Drinking Water, BBQ Areas, Caravans, Camper Trailers, Cars, Firewood for sale, Showers, Phone Reception, Garbage, Fishing, Walking Trails, Swimming, and Allows fires. An amazing spot with beautiful views, native animals, and a river to swim in. Great for solo camping or taking the family, plus firewood and ice can be purchased. Lovely people running the office and furry creatures to be seen. Perfect for a weekend away to relax and unwind!

Flanagan Reserve Road, Barney View, Queensland

1 hour 41 minutes (63.2 km) drive from Border Ranges National Park

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✓ Pets Allowed
✓ Toilets
✓ Drinking Water
✓ BBQ Areas
✓ Caravans
✓ Camper Trailers
✓ Car
✓ Firewood for sale
✓ Showers
✓ Phone Reception
✓ Garbage
✓ Fishing
✓ Walking Trails
✓ Swimming
✓ Allows fires
✓ Telstra 4G
✓ Optus 4G

#7 Andrew Drynan Park

11 Ratings

Beautiful mountains, creek and great views. Pet-friendly spot with clean toilets. Creek shallow with big, flat rocks perfect for kids to play. Caretaker collects money 10 bucks pp a night and firewood available. Great spot to explore, swim and relax. No power or showers. Always keep coming back. Love this place.

Running Creek Rd, Running Creek, Queensland

1 hour 6 minutes (31.4 km) drive from Border Ranges National Park

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✓ Pets Allowed
✓ Toilets
✓ BBQ Areas
✓ Caravans
✓ Camper Trailers
✓ Phone Reception
✓ Water (Non Drinking)
✓ Swimming
✓ Allows fires

#6 Hidden Valley Caravan and Camping

1 Rating

A fantastic place to stay in North Coast NSW, with excellent amenities including toilets, drinking water, phone reception, swimming and even firepits. The staff are friendly and the facilities are great - a great camping experience!

1560 Gradys Creek Rd, Loadstone, New South Wales

46 minutes (17.8 km) drive from Border Ranges National Park

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✓ Toilets
✓ Drinking Water
✓ Caravans
✓ Caravans
✓ Camper Trailers
✓ Phone Reception
✓ Swimming
✓ Allows fires

#5 Mt Warning Rainforest Park

11 Ratings

Peaceful and beautiful, this campground is perfect for a getaway with the family. Enjoy swimming in the creek, barbecuing in one of the BBQ areas, and gathering around a fire. Pets are welcome, and there are cabins and powered sites available. Plus, there's a swimming pool, showers, and a kiosk. Just two hours from Brisbane, this spot is a great way to relax and unwind.

153 Mount Warning Rd, Mount Warning, New South Wales Get directions

✓ Pets Allowed
✓ Toilets
✓ Drinking Water
✓ BBQ Areas
✓ Powered sites
✓ Next to car
✓ Caravans
✓ Caravans
✓ Camper Trailers
✓ Car
✓ Firewood for sale
✓ Showers
✓ Wifi
✓ Phone Reception
✓ Cabins Available
✓ Garbage
✓ Swimming pool
✓ Laundry
✓ Swimming
✓ Allows fires
✓ Optus 4G

#4 Misty Mountain Kunghur

9 Ratings

A beautiful spot with incredible views, Misty Mountain Kunghur is perfect for a getaway. With plenty of room, even on a busy Easter weekend; and amenities such as powered sites, cabins, BBQ areas, toilets and showers, this North Coast NSW destination is ideal for camping, glamping, 4WDing, fishing, biking, hiking and more! Pets are welcome and the staff are friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.

Mandalay Road, Kunghur, New South Wales 2484 Get directions

✓ Pets Allowed
✓ Toilets
✓ Drinking Water
✓ BBQ Areas
✓ Powered sites
✓ Caravans
✓ Camper Trailers
✓ Glamping
✓ Independent
✓ Car
✓ Firewood for sale
✓ Showers
✓ Phone Reception
✓ Cabins Available
✓ Laundry
✓ Biking
✓ Hiking
✓ Fishing
✓ Walking Trails
✓ Swimming
✓ 4WD Trails
✓ Coffee Nearby
✓ Cafe onsite
✓ Allows fires
✓ Pub
✓ Telstra 4G
✓ Optus 4G

#3 Maca's Camping Ground

8 Ratings

A peaceful rainforest oasis! Maca's camping ground is the perfect spot for a getaway. Enjoy facilities such as powered sites, BBQ areas, toilets, drinking water and laundry. Explore the area on walking trails or take a dip in the nearby swimming spot. Pets allowed and fires allowed, providing a home away from home. Owners are welcoming and accommodating, making it a great spot for all ages and types of vehicles.

1156 Main Arm Road, Upper Main Arm, New South Wales, 2482, AU Get directions

✓ Pets Allowed
✓ Toilets
✓ Drinking Water
✓ BBQ Areas
✓ Powered sites
✓ Caravans
✓ Caravans
✓ Camper Trailers
✓ Laundry
✓ Walking Trails
✓ Swimming
✓ Allows fires

#2 Mount Barney Lodge Country Retreat

6 Ratings

Beautiful spot with plenty of amenities - hot showers, individual fire pits, well-spaced out campsites, toilets, drinking water, BBQs, caravans, camper trailers, cabins, laundry, phone reception and walking trails. Only 2 hours from Brisbane and allows fires too! Highly recommend.

1093 Upper Logan Rd, Mount Barney, Queensland Get directions