9 amazing campsites on the South Coast of NSW

We take a look at nine amazing campsites on the South Coast of NSW that you’ll want to add to your camping bucket list.

The South Coast of New South Wales is nature at its best, so finding amazing campsites here is just …. well, amazing. The uncrowded sparkling beaches, remote bushland and quiet coastal towns play host to some of the best surfing, swimming, fishing, diving, hiking and four-wheel driving in the country. So what better way to get back to nature and explore what the South Coast has to offer than by heading off on a camping trip? 

Here are nine of the best campsites on the South Coast of NSW to add to your bucket list.

#1. Coledale Beach Camping Reserve

This grassy campsite on the NSW South Coast is nestled between the rolling green escarpment and the sparkling ocean in the northern suburbs of Wollongong. It’s managed by the Coledale Surf Life Saving Club with 42 sites that run straight onto a beautiful surfing and swimming beach. Enjoy the serenity of the ocean and access to cute cafes, iconic Seacliff Bridge and weekend markets right in your back pocket. Make sure you book online in advance as they don’t take walk-ins and it can fill up fast, especially on weekends. Fires and pets are not allowed here.

Suitable for: All vehicle types

Facilities: 

• Toilets
• Hot showers
• Camp kitchen
• Electric BBQs
• Laundry
• Drinking water
• Powered and unpowered sites 

#2. Green patch

Tucked into the southern end of Jervis Bay on the South Coast of NSW, this campsite is the ideal spot to explore the famed white beaches and crystal waters of this world-renowned area. The protected waters are perfect for stand-up paddle boarding, snorkelling and swimming. There are even some friendly locals (in the form of kangaroos) that cruise around the campground. Sites are booked online in advance and are randomly allocated. 

Suitable for: All vehicle types.

Facilities:

• Toilets
• Fresh water
• Hot-water showers
• Sheltered barbecues

#3. Termeil Point Campground

The coast between Batemans Bay and Ulladulla is jam-packed with pristine beaches, peaceful forests and stunning views. Termeil Point combines the best of them all. These South Coast NSW campsites sit atop the headland surrounded by trees, with Termeil Lake on one side and the beach on the other. The headland location means that no matter the weather, you’ll always find a protected spot from the wind. There are limited spots, so make sure you book well in advance on the national parks website. 

Suitable for: 4WD when wet, all vehicle types when dry.

Facilities:

• Toilets
• Picnic tables

#4. Holiday Haven Bendalong

Bendalong Holiday Haven is perfect for groups with varying levels of camping experience and comfort levels. The park covers most of Bendalong headland on the South Coast of NSW, and accommodation options range from cabins near the entry, all the way to primitive campsites on the far end of the headland.

Here, you’ll find beginner and advanced surfing beaches, bushwalking, whale-watching vantage points, a huge water playground and jumping pillow for kids, a boat ramp, resident kangaroos and local stingrays who cruise around the bay on the northern side. It truly has something for everyone. 

Suitable for: All vehicle types.

Facilities:

• Toilets
• Hot Showers
• Drinking water
• BBQs
• Powered & unpowered sites
• Ensuite sites
• BBQs
• Camp kitchen & laundry
• Playground, jumping pillow & splash pad
• Swimming pool
• Covered cinema area
• Dump point
• Dog friendly

#5. Beachcomber Holiday Park (Potato Point)

Technically known as Beachcomber Holiday Park, this spot gets its local name of Potato Point from the nearby beach village of the same name. With absolute beachfront campsites surrounded by the stunning Eurobodalla National park, this spot on the South Coast of NSW is sure to capture your heart. It’s also a fully self-sufficient eco-tourism business that runs entirely on solar power, so your weekend getaway will be easy on the planet too. And if all that doesn’t entice you, maybe the in-built communal woodfire pizza will. Yummo. 

Suitable for: All vehicle types.

Facilities:

• Toilets
• Laundry
• Hot showers
• Drinking water
• Communal fire pits
• Camp kitchen and lounge
• Pizza oven, BBQ and picnic areas
• Large powered & unpowered sites (powered sites are limited) 

#6. Mystery Bay Campground

Spend a couple of nights at these dreamy campsites on the South Coast of NSW and you’ll never want to leave. Unpowered sites are scattered across the headland in among the trees, so you can browse around for the perfect secluded spot. There’s a stunning protected beach within walking distance and epic surfing beaches are only a five-minute drive.

Suitable for: All vehicle types.

Facilities:

• Pit toilets
• Showers
• Drinking water

#7. North Head Campground

Perched at the southern end of Murramarang National Park, these campsites are a bushy oasis on the South Coast of NSW. You can laze away days at the beach or explore the rock shelves, then head back to the shady campground to escape the heat. Sites are open and flat and the campground is surrounded by magnificent towering gum trees. Camping here makes you feel remote and connected to nature, all the while being only a 20-minute drive from the town of Batemans Bay. 

Suitable for: All vehicle types.

Facilities:

• 1 x pit toilet

#8. Mimosa Rocks National Park

It’s impossible to choose the best out of the four campgrounds in Mimosa Rocks National Park. These four NSW South Coast campsites are Aragunnu, Picnic Point, Middle Beach and Gillards, from north to south. Each is surrounded by lush bushland with a front-row seat to deserted South Coast beaches. This national park is perfect for bushwalkers, surfers, or anyone wanting to escape into nature. In short, they’re all epic, so you’ll just have to visit and pick your favourite for yourself! 

Suitable for: All vehicle types.

Facilities:

• Toilets
• Some campgrounds have picnic tables & BBQs

#9. Bittangabee Campground

This remote campsite at the very southern tip of NSW on the South Coast will have you feeling like you’re perched at the end of the world. The camp is settled on the southern end of Bittangagabee Bay and has a calm, turquoise cove to swim and snorkel in. This campsite is also a stop on the iconic Light to Light walking trail so you might see some weary walkers setting up camp – or why not give the walking trail a try yourself?

The camp is a perfect launching point to explore the surrounding national park, watch for whales in winter, visit the historic town of Eden and see the iconic Green Cape lighthouse. 

Suitable for: All vehicle types.

Facilities:

• Facilities: Pit toilets
• Picnic tables
• BBQs 

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