Top 10 free campsites near Dark Beach, NSW
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Top 10 free campsites near Dark Beach, NSW

Dark Beach is a coastal town located on the south-east coast of New South Wales. It is known for its unique wildflowers, beautiful beach and many native animals. With a temperate climate, it is the perfect place to go for a weekend away or a summer holiday. Enjoy the majestic views as you stroll along the beach, snorkel in the crystal clear waters or explore the nearby national park. Relax at the many cafes and restaurants, or take a boat out to watch the sunset. Dark Beach is a destination that should not be missed.

#10 Beach campground

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South Coast's Beach campground offers a great range of facilities and activities for your outdoor adventure. Enjoy free camping, BBQ areas, and allotted sites for a comfortable stay. Take a hike in the nearby national parks, explore the area by car or 4WD, and have fun fishing. Take advantage of the walking trails, and build a campfire to top off the night. Plus, take advantage of the phone reception for convenience. Enjoy a great outdoor experience for your next vacation.

Clyde River National Park
56 minutes (38.2 km) drive from Dark Beach
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  • ✓ Free
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ BBQ Areas
  • ✓ Allotted Site
  • ✓ National Parks
  • ✓ Hike in
  • ✓ Car
  • ✓ Phone Reception
  • ✓ Fishing
  • ✓ Walking Trails
  • ✓ Allows fires
  • ✓ Telstra 4G
  • ✓ Optus 4G
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#9 Depot Beach campground

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Beautiful campground located on South Coast with plenty of amenities for a great stay. Toilets, drinking water, BBQ areas and powered sites all available. Also enjoy national parks, disabled access, showers, cabins, laundry, fishing, walking trails, and swimming. A stone's throw from the beach, with amazing wildlife. Gas fired cooking facilities and fire pits for cooking too!

1 Depot Beach Rd, Depot Beach NSW 2536
32 minutes (22.6 km) drive from Dark Beach
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  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Drinking Water
  • ✓ BBQ Areas
  • ✓ Powered sites
  • ✓ Allotted Site
  • ✓ Caravans
  • ✓ Camper Trailers
  • ✓ National Parks
  • ✓ Disabled Access
  • ✓ Showers
  • ✓ Phone Reception
  • ✓ Cabins Available
  • ✓ Laundry
  • ✓ Fishing
  • ✓ Walking Trails
  • ✓ Swimming
  • ✓ Allows fires
  • ✓ Telstra 4G
  • ✓ Optus 4G
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#8 Buckenbowra - Misty Mountain

Situated in the South Coast, Misty Mountain offers a variety of activities to suit all visitors. Campers can take advantage of free camper trailers, and those who enjoy walking or four wheel driving can explore the various trails available. Campfires are also allowed, making it the perfect spot for a weekend away. With its tranquil atmosphere and stunning views of the surrounding countryside, Misty Mountain is sure to provide an unforgettable experience. Reviews praise its natural beauty and the facilities offered.

Buckenbowra Link Fire Trail, Buckenbowra, New South Wales Get directions
  • ✓ Free
  • ✓ Camper Trailers
  • ✓ Phone Reception
  • ✓ Walking Trails
  • ✓ 4WD Trails
  • ✓ Allows fires
  • ✓ Telstra 4G
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#7 Currowan Creek Camp Area

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Beautiful free camp off Kings Hwy with 4wd access. Pebble stone creek fronted, no amenities but a random shack. Fresh water creek with deeper swimming holes and no phone reception. Rocky surface so choose your tent spot wisely. 2wd Ute can make it down, but be cautious after rain. Fire circles made of river stones. Lovely swimming, birds and gentle hum of the creek. Simply beautiful.

Currowan State Forest, New South Wales Get directions
  • ✓ Pets Allowed
  • ✓ Free
  • ✓ Camper Trailers
  • ✓ State Forest
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#6 Blue Gum Flat campground

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Located in the South Coast, Blue Gum Flat campground offers a multitude of activities for visitors. Enjoy the stunning natural surroundings with walking trails, 4WD trails, and swimming in the river. Facilities include toilets and fire pits, so you can relax and make the most of your camping experience. Reviews praise the serene atmosphere and the opportunity to drink directly from the river. An unforgettable experience awaits in this incredible National Park.

Blue Gum Flat Rd, Yadboro, New South Wales Get directions
  • ✓ Free
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ National Parks
  • ✓ Walking Trails
  • ✓ Swimming
  • ✓ 4WD Trails
  • ✓ Allows fires
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#5 Little Island Camp Area

Located on the picturesque South Coast, Little Island Camp Area is an ideal spot for a peaceful getaway. Whether you are looking for a place to fish or simply relax, this camp area has it all. The serene atmosphere, crystal clear water, and stunning views make it a great spot for a camping trip. There’s plenty of space for setting up tents or parking your RV, and the nearby beach is perfect for swimming. With its close proximity to the ocean, this camp area is a great spot to take in the fresh sea air and enjoy the natural beauty of the region.

Little Island Trail, Batemans Bay, New South Wales Get directions
  • ✓ Free
  • ✓ Phone Reception
  • ✓ Fishing
  • ✓ Telstra 4G
  • ✓ Optus 4G
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#4 Red Gum campground

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Tucked away in South Coast, Red Gum campground is a great spot for a weekend getaway. Featuring free camping, BBQ areas, camper trailers, national and state parks, fishing, swimming and 4WD trails, it's a great spot to enjoy nature. Plus, you can even have a campfire if you wish. Reviews for the site are excellent, with visitors raving about the peaceful atmosphere and easy access to the river. Just remember there are no amenities, so bring your own supplies.

Red Gum Campground, Batemans Bay, New South Wales Get directions
  • ✓ Free
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ BBQ Areas
  • ✓ Camper Trailers
  • ✓ National Parks
  • ✓ State Forest
  • ✓ Phone Reception
  • ✓ Fishing
  • ✓ Swimming
  • ✓ 4WD Trails
  • ✓ Allows fires
  • ✓ Telstra 4G
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#3 Pebbly Beach campground - Murramarang National Park

Murramarang National Park is a great spot for camping, with Pebbly Beach campground offering everything you need to have a comfortable stay. There are toilets, BBQ areas, drinking water, showers, and camper trailers available. The view from the beach is stunning and the park is full of walking trails and wildlife. It's a great spot for couples, families, and groups of friends to enjoy the great outdoors.

Murramarang National Park Get directions
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Drinking Water
  • ✓ BBQ Areas
  • ✓ Camper Trailers
  • ✓ National Parks
  • ✓ Showers
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#2 Meroo Head campground

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A stunning white sand beach, perfect for fishing and swimming. Short walk to car, phone reception and National Parks. 25 campsites in shady forest with fire pits, plus two drop dunnies. Walking trails and lookout point with gorgeous views of Termeil beach. Possums come to raid sites at night, so keep food locked up. An ideal spot for a peaceful getaway, appreciating nature in all its beauty.

Meroo Lookout Walking Track, Termeil, New South Wales Get directions
  • ✓ Free
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Short walk to car
  • ✓ National Parks
  • ✓ Phone Reception
  • ✓ Fishing
  • ✓ Walking Trails
  • ✓ Swimming
  • ✓ Allows fires
  • ✓ Telstra 4G
  • ✓ Optus 4G
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#1 North Head campground

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Wonderful spot for camping - free and close to car. Toilets and phone reception available. Walk to nearby lookout or beach, swim or explore 4WD trails. Allows fires, reviews are great. Clean drop toilets. Animals are friendly but may have been fed by humans. Tree down on single road but quickly cleared. Great fishing and swimming. 10 designated sites. 4x4 road in, can get more challenging after rain. Lace monitor lizards around, keep food and rubbish inaccessible.

North Head Road, Benandarah NSW 2536 Get directions
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Short walk to car
  • ✓ National Parks
  • ✓ Phone Reception
  • ✓ Walking Trails
  • ✓ Swimming
  • ✓ 4WD Trails
  • ✓ Allows fires
  • ✓ Telstra 4G
  • ✓ Optus 4G
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