Caravanning & Camping in the Hawkesbury

Deputy Premier John Barilaro has encouraged holidaymakers to call accommodation venues and attractions ahead to ensure they are open and can confirm bookings, and that they're aware of updates to bookings, operations and Covid-19 policies.

The Hawkesbury River has some amazing camping and caravanning options on offer - it's hard to believe that we are only an hour and a half from the heart of Sydney.  The Hawkesbury is surrounded by five giant National Parks and the Hawkesbury River runs for 120km from Yarramundi to Broken Bay.  Our camping and caravan options all have different personalities - from basic free bush camping in the Wollemi or Blue Mountains National Parks to camping on the Hawkesbury River where you can launch your boat or go fishing.  There are also plenty of caravan parks with full facilities for seasoned travellers.

One of our favourite spots to camp is the Colo River - this stunning wilderness river offers great opportunities for liloing, bushwalking, kayaking and relaxing.

The listing has ideas to help you plan your camping trip in the Hawkesbury River area.  And many of the caravan parks (and camping grounds) accept pets so the whole family can go on holidays together!  Caravan parks are listed first followed by camping sites.

• Burralow Creek - Blue Mountains National Park

  

  Access via Burralow Road, Kurrajong Heights (4WD only) or Patterson Range Fire Trail Bilpin (off Bells Line of Road)

  1300 072 757

  BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. Unpowered camping sites, picnic area, pit toilet, bring your own drinking water, wood fire BBQs (bring your own wood), bushwalking, free camping, 4WD only

• Cattai Campground - Cattai National Park

  

  Off Cattai Road, Cattai NSW 2756

  1300 072 757

  BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. Unpowered sites, hot showers, toilets, BBQs - bring your own firewood, picnic grounds, bushwalking and historic site. Vehicle entry fee and camping fees apply

• Mill Creek Camping Area - Dharug National Park

  

  Off Wisemans Ferry Road (between Wisemans Ferry and Gunderman)

  1300 072 757

  BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. Unpowered camping sites, BBQs – bring your own firewood, compost toilets (wheelchair accessible), bring your own drinking water, bushwalking, mountain bike trails. Camping fees apply

• Upper Colo Reserve - Hawkesbury City Council

  

  Hulbert Road, Colo NSW 2756

  02 4560 4444

  TAKING BOOKINGS FOR SEPTEMBER Unpowered tent sites, cold showers, toilets, electric BBQs, rain water tank - bring your own drinking water, sheltered picnic area - bring your own firewood. Bookings essential, contact Hawkesbury City Council during business hours Monday to Friday. Pets - on lead only. Fees apply

• Wheeny Creek Camping Area - Wollemi National Park

  

  Comleroy Road, Wheeny Creek, Wollemi National Park

  1300 072 757

  BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. Unpowered camping sites, bring your own firewood. Toilets, no showers, rain water - bring your own drinking water, swimming, bushwalking, birdlife, unsealed road. Free camping – bookings are not available