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7 Top Clarence Valley Campgrounds

With dazzling beaches, World Heritage-listed rainforest and Australia’s largest east coast river system, the Clarence is a haven for every kind of RV traveller.


From bush to beach, the Northern Rivers region offers a number of delightful campgrounds for your next adventure.

Above image: Big4 Saltwater Yamba Holiday Park

In the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales you’ll find the Clarence Valley, an idyllic bush-to-beach location just three hours south of Brisbane and six-and-a-half hours north of Sydney. With dazzling beaches, World Heritage-listed rainforest and Australia’s largest east coast river system, the Clarence is a haven for every kind of RV traveller.

Families adore the region’s seaside holiday parks and kid-friendly activities, while older travellers are charmed by the area’s historic highlights and scenic drives that weave between quaint villages and tumbling hills. Fishing enthusiasts, surfers and those fond of a good old-fashioned pub, are also in for a treat. 

The region offers an array of camping options from waterfront rural stays and off-grid national park campsites, to full-service beachside caravan parks. Here are seven top campgrounds to add to your NSW itinerary.

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