C Colo - just beautiful

94%

· Colo, New South Wales

10 acres hosted by Danielle K.

6 Vehicle/Tent sites · 1 tent site

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Our property contains the first road in and out of Colo - the original road is supported by hand built dry rock walls some of which are over 3 m high. Often referred to as convict built, but more likely built by freemen who were former convicts. The property housed the load master's residence who controlled the cargo boats that docked to collect the valley’s produce. This was then transported back down the Colo River which flows into the Hawkesbury river and leads to Broken Bay following the coastline down to Old Sydney Town. The beach diagonally across the river was landed upon by members of the First Fleet’s exploratory scouting party on the lookout for quality farm land - some of which is still in production today. Our property is on the uppermost reach of freshwater but with tidal influence. This deep water allows swimming and canoeing all year round. Our property is adjacent to the only council built canoe launching facilities on the Colo River.

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94% Recommend321 Ratings · 207 reviews

C Colo campsite offers a mix of experiences depending on what you're looking for. Most guests appreciate the friendly and accommodating host, Steve, who often surprises campers with his famous brownies and useful local tips. The site's natural setting by the river and its proximity to outdoor activities make it a hit for those seeking a peaceful retreat. However, a few visitors have found the location not as picturesque as advertised, citing proximity to the road and noise as downsides.

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Tom F.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· April 2025

3 m Class B ·

Site 6 - C Colo - Just Beautiful

stunning location conveniently close to the city. the river is beautiful to swim in. would definitely visit again.

Sugu V.

7 months on Hipcamp

Not recommend

· April 2025

Tent · With pets ·

Site 3 - C Colo - just beautiful

Overall we enjoyed camping here. The river is nice and the nature is beautiful around. You do have to cross the river swimming to get to the beach area (there is no way to get there by foot) so be aware of that if you have pets or kids. The road really was much closer to our camp than we thought it would be… I am a deep sleeper yet kept getting woken up by trucks, bikes and cars going over the bridge… it was LOUD and it goes on through the night, I had to wear earplugs. There is also a big street lamp that illuminated our camping area way more than we would’ve liked, I didn’t care much about this but it bothered some of my friends. The host cutting firewood with a chainsaw just meters away from us as we were trying to have breakfast was…off putting to say the least. He was otherwise quite hospitable but we also felt like we didn’t have a huge amount of privacy as he dropped by multiple times throughout the day - I guess some people would appreciate this but it felt a bit much to us.

Jill S.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· April 2025

Perfect for big groups - gorgeous!

Tent · Group trip ·

Fig Tree Hill

We had an incredible stay at Fig Tree Hill for my 30th birthday with a group of 20 friends, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. The campsite is beautifully secluded—tucked away from the other sites by a road and a hill—so we didn’t have to stress about making too much noise. It felt like we had our own private little retreat in nature. Steve, the host, was absolutely lovely. He made us feel so welcome and even brought us warm brownies fresh from the oven, which was such a thoughtful and unexpected treat! We were also able to grab some firewood from him, which kept our big communal fire pit going all night. The river is just across the road and was ideal for a swim or floating around on inflatables—it was a huge hit with everyone. There’s also a small gazebo at the site that provides some shelter, though we brought our own setup as well. All in all, Fig Tree Hill was fantastic—peaceful, scenic, and the perfect spot for a celebration. Would 100% recommend and we’re already talking about coming back!

Molly D.

2 reviews

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· March 2025

5 m pop-up camper ·

Site 4 - C Colo - just beautiful

The camp ground was beautiful, river access from site with easy access for a swim or fishing. My dog loved her time there and loved swimming in the river.

Jamie K.

4 reviews

Mixed feelings

· March 2025

Tent · With kids ·

Site 2 - C Colo - just beautiful

The host Steve was lovely and engaging. He visited our site several times to check in and provide information of the location and deliver fresh cooked brownies. There’s a lovely walk out to a lookout, which is worth the effort. Bring your swimmers, the river was lovely and refreshing on a hot day.

Oliver D.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

Site 4 - C Colo - just beautiful

The whole experience was class, went there with a few of the lads and Steve was extremely accommodating and helpful, had plenty of stories did some great demos for the canoeing and made some unreal tasting brownies which went down a treat round the campfire with a few beers 👌🏼 will definitely be coming back, cheers guys! Definitely recommend 🏕️

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Colo, New South Wales, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking