Hillside Camp on Bow River

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55 reviews

· Merriwa, New South Wales

2000 acres hosted by David H.

15 RV/tent sites

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The ultimate Farm Solitude Camping experience. If you want to get away from it all and relax in a secluded Campsite surrounded by beautiful Native Bushland or explore miles of trails, gullies, caves, Flight Springs Creek and the exquisite Bow River, take some time to camp at Hillside, which is a remote 2000 acre working cattle property situated 23km west of MERRIWA, 17 km off the Golden Highway, adjoining the Goulburn River National Park. All sites are in secluded area's far away from each other but at busy times people may pass by some sites to access the river. There are plenty of walking trails and for the enthusiastic bushwalker, the Bow River winds its way 7km down to the Goulburn River through the National Park with its gentle flowing stream and rock pools nestled between sandstone cliffs of caves with open area's. There is an abundance of wildlife to see. All sites are pet friendly, but pets must be kept on leash and cleaned up after. Campfires are allowed when there are no restrictions. Cut firewood is available on request $20 lots, cash only. 4WD and High vehicles are recommended as tracks have rocky outcrops and some areas of loose sand. Some sites can be accessed by 2WD. The Bow River area is strictly 4WD (Low Range) access ONLY as it is extremely steep with loose gravel and rocky outcrops. AWD (All wheel drive) vehicles will not get back out. Outback 4WD tracks are now open for campers to explore as well as Hidden Valley, which has walking trail access to the Bow River. "Gully View Campsite" is the closest site to the property entrance. Great for overnight stays. It can be set up as a communal campground for larger groups. Guests are required to be fully self-contained with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste and rubbish with them on departure. *Most Campsites now have toilets. Phone Service is very limited in this area. If you email a request, it may take a few hours for us to reply. We also do Vinyl, Canvas and Leather repairs during your stay in most cases. WARNING: There are many areas of cliff edges and shear drops! Children must be supervised at all times while exploring these areas. There are also dams at or near some of the campsite areas that could be dangerous if children wander off exploring alone.

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100% Recommend64 ratings · 55 reviews

Bow River Campsite, hosted by Dave, offers a serene and spacious camping experience, perfect for those seeking tranquility and adventure. Campers consistently highlight the vastness of the land, allowing for privacy and exploration without the crowded feel. The property is brimming with wildlife and scenic views, with plenty of trails for hiking and a river for cooling off. Dave is frequently praised for his hospitality, often going out of his way to ensure guests are comfortable and informed about the best spots to explore.

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David S.

2 reviews

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· March 2025

Great place, isolated camping.

16 ft pop-up camper ·

Eagle Ridge

Absolutely loved this place. Secluded camping with easy enough access for our camper trailer to our particular site which was picked for exactly this reason. Many sites with easy 2wd access. So much to explore in this property including 4wd tracks, great walks to the river and the caves. Fantastic views and the soaring wedge tail eagles were a regular sight. Highly recommended and would be my first pick when returning to this area.

Blake P.

2 reviews

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· March 2025

Tent · With kids ·

Canyon Camp

We had a great time at Dave’s property, plenty to do and see. Would highly recommend.

Phillip W.

7 reviews

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· March 2025

26 ft pop-up camper ·

Bow River Campsite

Hillside is very scenic property with a large variety of campsites. There are many walking, 4wd and mountain bike trails on the property that are all clearly sign posted. We stayed at Bow river camp that had plenty of shade and easy access to Bow river to cool off. The walk from Bow river down to Potatoe gully is very pretty and well worth it. The Outback 4wd trail to Hamburger hill lookout is great. Dave escorted us to our camp and pointed out all the trails and points of interest. Dave is an excellent host and enthusiastic about his property and was keen to get our thoughts about our stay. Communication was excellent.

Cressida P.

2 reviews

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· March 2025

13 ft Class B ·

Gully View

We had a lovely, peaceful stay on David's land, thank you.

Kieren B.

2 reviews

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· March 2025

16 ft pop-up camper · With kids ·

Flight Springs Creek

Dave was a great host, he had a last minute cancelation so he moved us to a better location. Lovely property with great tracks & the views are next level So many stars at night. Highly recommended

Rajan P.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· February 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

Bow River Campsite

We had an amazing experience camping at Bow River! The campsite was absolutely perfect – surrounded by trees and under a beautiful starry sky. The scenery was stunning, with lush flora and even kangaroos walking right next to our campsite! The host was incredibly helpful and friendly, assisting us with setting up the BBQ and getting the fire going. In the morning, he even brought us a gallon of water, which was much appreciated. We also took a short 1km walk to explore the beautiful caves nearby. The river was close, though a bit muddy with not much water, but that didn’t take away from the overall experience. I had a fantastic time and can’t wait to return and explore more of this beautiful place! Highly recommend!

Location

Merriwa, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Kamilaroi, Wonnarua, and Geawegal First Nations according to

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