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Camping near Byron Bay.
55 places within 40 km of Byron Bay, NSW, from open data and government lists.
There are 55 places to camp or stop within 40 km of Byron Bay: 28 caravan parks, 17 campsites, 7 rest areas or other stops and 3 walk-in huts. The nearest campsite or caravan park on record is Glen Villa Resort, 0.8 km from the centre. 0 are recorded as free and 11 as paid. Details come from OpenStreetMap and the Transport for NSW rest area list, each dated and labelled.
Open data and government lists, each place dated and labelled by its source. Checked in person by Trek Eleven: 0 of 55. A place on this page is a suggestion until someone has been there. How we check.
At a glance
| Type | Places | Recorded as free | Toilets recorded | Drinking water recorded | Dump point recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caravan parks | 28 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 8 |
| Campsites | 17 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Rest areas and other stops | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Walk-in huts | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| All 55 | 55 | 0 | 14 | 4 | 9 |
0 record no fee, 11 record a fee, and 44 do not say. Recorded as free is what a list says: it is not a promise that camping is allowed, so read the signs and the land manager's rules. Free camping in New South Wales: the official rules.
| Type | Mapped | Nearest to the centre |
|---|---|---|
| Dump points | 5 | 13.5 km |
| Drinking water | 25 | 0.7 km |
| Toilets | 141 | 0.2 km |
| Showers | 37 | 0.7 km |
Where people camp near Byron Bay
Camping around Byron is a mix of national park campgrounds and licensed holiday parks. Byron Shire Council lists campgrounds at Byron Bay, Suffolk Park, Broken Head, Brunswick Heads and Mullumbimby, plus Rummery Park in the national parks estate.
- Rummery Park: 18 sites for tents, camper trailers and caravans, booked online.
- Bundjalung National Park: Woody Head and Mibanbah Black Rocks. Woody Head has unpowered marked sites, and NPWS advises booking well ahead.
When to go
Humpback whales pass close to shore on their winter migration, with peak months July to September, according to Visit NSW. At Cape Byron, January averages 28.1°C and 21.3°C, and July 19.0°C and 12.4°C. February and March are the wettest months at about 190 mm each, and September is the driest at about 61 mm. Cape Byron is a coastal headland, so inland campgrounds can be cooler at night (Bureau of Meteorology).
Good to know
- Park entry is separate from camping fees: $8 per vehicle per day at Woody Head (NPWS).
- Council says camping in streets, parks and reserves is prohibited, with a $110 on-the-spot fine and patrols every day of the week.
- Fire danger ratings and total fire bans are on the NSW RFS page, set each afternoon for the next day.
Planning questions about camping near Byron Bay
Can I camp in a street or park in Byron Shire?
No. The council prohibits camping in streets, parks and reserves and fines on the spot.
Can I bring a caravan to Woody Head?
NPWS lists caravan sites at Woody Head, all unpowered.
Is there camping at Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve?
NPWS's page for the reserve describes day-use activities and doesn't mention camping. The council lists campgrounds at Brunswick Heads separately.
Sources for the notes on Byron Bay
These notes come from the official pages below, written up in our own words. We read each page on 29 October 2026; each source shows its own date. Rules, fees and conditions change, so open the page itself before you rely on it. Trek Eleven has not visited the places named in these notes.
- Bundjalung National ParkNSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. Checked . The page shows no date.
- Woody Head campgroundNSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. Checked . The page shows no date.
- Rummery Park campgroundNSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. Checked . The page shows no date.
- Unauthorised campingByron Shire Council. Checked . The page shows no date.
- Byron BayVisit NSW. Checked . The page shows no date.
- Brunswick Heads Nature ReserveNSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. Checked . The page shows no date.
- Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire BansNSW Rural Fire Service. Checked . The page shows no date.
- Climate statistics for Cape ByronBureau of Meteorology. Checked . The page shows no date.
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Coastline (simplified): Natural Earth. © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Distances are straight-line from the centre of Byron Bay, not driving distances. Every fact comes from the source record. Where a fact is missing, we leave it out.
Showing 55 of 55 places
Caravan parks and campsites
Campsites and caravan parks you can drive to. Sources in this group: OpenStreetMap, each dated on its entry.
Glen Villa Resort
- Fee Recorded as paid
- Power Yes
- Dump point Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 12 November 2022. View on OpenStreetMap.
Reflections Byron Bay - Holiday Park
- Fee Recorded as paid
- Caravans allowed Yes
- Tents allowed Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 3 May 2024. View on OpenStreetMap.
First Sun
OpenStreetMap record last edited 12 October 2014. View on OpenStreetMap.
Arts Factory Jungle Camping Retreat
OpenStreetMap record last edited 4 March 2025. View on OpenStreetMap.
Red Devil Camping
OpenStreetMap record last edited 20 January 2015. View on OpenStreetMap.
Discovery Parks Byron Bay
OpenStreetMap record last edited 3 August 2024. View on OpenStreetMap.
Belongil Fields Caravan Park
OpenStreetMap record last edited 8 May 2017. View on OpenStreetMap.
Ingenia Byron Bay
- Fee Recorded as paid
- Toilets Yes
- Drinking water Yes
- Power Yes
- Dump point Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 19 October 2025. View on OpenStreetMap.
Suffolk Beachfront Holiday Park
- Toilets Yes
- Dump point Yes
- Caravans allowed Yes
- Tents allowed Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 31 August 2026. View on OpenStreetMap.
Broken Head Holiday Park
- Fee Recorded as paid
- Power No
OpenStreetMap record last edited 30 August 2026. View on OpenStreetMap.
Reflections Brunswick Heads
- Guests only
- Fee Recorded as paid
- Dump point Yes
- Dogs allowed No
- Caravans allowed Yes
- Tents allowed Yes
Operator listed as North Coast Holiday Parks. OpenStreetMap record last edited 15 July 2024. View on OpenStreetMap.
Reflections Massy Greene - Holiday Park
- Guests only
- Fee Recorded as paid
- Power Yes
- Caravans allowed Yes
- Tents allowed Yes
Operator listed as Reflections Holidays. OpenStreetMap record last edited 27 May 2024. View on OpenStreetMap.
Mullumbimby Leagues Club
OpenStreetMap record last edited 3 July 2012. View on OpenStreetMap.
Reception - Reflections Ferry Reserve Holiday Park
- Fee Recorded as paid
- Tents allowed Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 24 April 2026. View on OpenStreetMap.
Reflections Ferry Reserve Holiday & Caravan Park
- Guests only
- Fee Recorded as paid
- Toilets Yes
- Drinking water Yes
- Showers Yes
- Power Yes
- Dump point Yes
- Caravans allowed Yes
- Tents allowed Yes
Operator listed as Reflections Holidays. OpenStreetMap record last edited 24 April 2026. View on OpenStreetMap.
Reflections Lennox Head - Holiday Park
- Caravans allowed Yes
- Tents allowed Yes
Operator listed as Reflections Holidays. OpenStreetMap record last edited 25 March 2026. View on OpenStreetMap.
Mullumbimby Showground
OpenStreetMap record last edited 3 July 2012. View on OpenStreetMap.
Billinudgel Hotel
OpenStreetMap record last edited 20 September 2017. View on OpenStreetMap.
Flat Rock Tent Park
OpenStreetMap record last edited 31 January 2026. View on OpenStreetMap.
Wooyung Beach Holiday Park
- Toilets Yes
- Drinking water Yes
- Showers Yes
- Power Yes
- Caravans allowed Yes
- Tents allowed Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 14 April 2025. View on OpenStreetMap.
Ballina Rental Village
OpenStreetMap record last edited 16 October 2026. View on OpenStreetMap.
Rummery Park Campground
- Fee Recorded as paid
- Toilets Yes
- Showers No
- Caravans allowed Yes
- Tents allowed Yes
Operator listed as NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. OpenStreetMap record last edited 7 February 2026. View on OpenStreetMap.
Reflections Shaws Bay - Holiday Park
- Toilets Yes
- Drinking water Yes
- Showers Yes
- Power Yes
- Dump point Yes
- Caravans allowed Yes
- Tents allowed Yes
Operator listed as Reflections Holidays. OpenStreetMap record last edited 18 October 2026. View on OpenStreetMap.
Discovery Parks - Ballina
- Showers Yes
- Power Yes
- Dump point Yes
- Tents allowed Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 30 October 2025. View on OpenStreetMap.
Campsite in Whian Whian State Conservation Area
OpenStreetMap record last edited 25 March 2017. View on OpenStreetMap.
Hibiscus Gardens Caravan Park
- Power Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 28 August 2026. View on OpenStreetMap.
Reflections Ballina - Holiday Park
- Power Yes
- Caravans allowed Yes
- Tents allowed Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 5 June 2025. View on OpenStreetMap.
Ballina Waterfront Village
- Toilets Yes
- Showers Yes
- Power Yes
- Dump point Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 8 June 2024. View on OpenStreetMap.
Maca s Camping Ground
OpenStreetMap record last edited 25 March 2017. View on OpenStreetMap.
Ballina Beach Village
- Power Yes
- Dump point Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 25 April 2019. View on OpenStreetMap.
Alstonville Showground Camping
- Guests only
- Fee Recorded as paid
- Toilets Yes
- Showers Yes
- Power Yes
- Caravans allowed Yes
- Tents allowed Yes
Operator listed as The Alstonville Agricultural Society Incorporated. OpenStreetMap record last edited 2 December 2025. View on OpenStreetMap.
Pottsville South Holiday Park
OpenStreetMap record last edited 11 January 2017. View on OpenStreetMap.
Tweed Holiday Parks - Pottsville North Caravan Park
Operator listed as Tweed Holiday Parks. OpenStreetMap record last edited 11 January 2026. View on OpenStreetMap.
Hastings Point Holiday Park
OpenStreetMap record last edited 19 February 2017. View on OpenStreetMap.
The Channon Village Campground
- Fee Recorded as paid
- Toilets Yes
- Showers Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 26 March 2026. View on OpenStreetMap.
Hosanna Farmstay
OpenStreetMap record last edited 22 April 2026. View on OpenStreetMap.
Epic views look out
OpenStreetMap record last edited 24 January 2019. View on OpenStreetMap.
Sandalwood Van & Leisure Park
OpenStreetMap record last edited 12 December 2014. View on OpenStreetMap.
Lismore Palms Caravan Park
- Tents allowed Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 14 October 2026. View on OpenStreetMap.
Wollumbin Scout Camp
OpenStreetMap record last edited 30 January 2016. View on OpenStreetMap.
Lismore Tourist Caravan Park
OpenStreetMap record last edited 11 September 2015. View on OpenStreetMap.
Nimbn Showground;Nimbin Showgrounds
OpenStreetMap record last edited 30 April 2026. View on OpenStreetMap.
Nimbin Caravan Park
OpenStreetMap record last edited 4 March 2025. View on OpenStreetMap.
LiveLoveLearn Camping
OpenStreetMap record last edited 14 February 2025. View on OpenStreetMap.
Greenhills Caravan Park
- Power Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 31 January 2021. View on OpenStreetMap.
Rest areas and other stops
Rest areas, roadhouses and other stopping places. A rest area is often day-use only, so read the signs. Sources in this group: the Transport for NSW rest area list, each dated on its entry.
Coolamon Scenic Drive Rest Area
- Transport for NSW rest area
- Toilets No
From Transport for NSW, data dated 24 August 2026. Source dataset.
Tyagarah Rest Area
- Transport for NSW rest area
- Toilets Yes
Operator listed as Transport for NSW. From Transport for NSW, data dated 24 August 2026. Source dataset.
Yelgun Rest Area
- Transport for NSW rest area
- Toilets Yes
Operator listed as Transport for NSW. From Transport for NSW, data dated 24 August 2026. Source dataset.
Ballina Service Centre Northbound
- Transport for NSW rest area
- Toilets Yes
From Transport for NSW, data dated 24 August 2026. Source dataset.
Sleepy Hollow Rest Area Northbound
- Transport for NSW rest area
- Toilets Yes
Operator listed as Transport for NSW. From Transport for NSW, data dated 24 August 2026. Source dataset.
Sleepy Hollow Rest Area Southbound
- Transport for NSW rest area
- Toilets Yes
Operator listed as Transport for NSW. From Transport for NSW, data dated 24 August 2026. Source dataset.
Lions Park Stopping Bay
- Transport for NSW rest area
- Toilets No
Operator listed as Transport for NSW. From Transport for NSW, data dated 24 August 2026. Source dataset.
Walk-in huts (no vehicle access)
These are huts on walking trails. You can only reach them on foot. Sources in this group: OpenStreetMap, each dated on its entry.
Weeun Weeun Campground
- Walk-in only (walking trail hut). No vehicle access.
OpenStreetMap record last edited 7 February 2026. View on OpenStreetMap.
Yelgun Kyoomgun Campground
- Walk-in only (walking trail hut). No vehicle access.
OpenStreetMap record last edited 16 October 2026. View on OpenStreetMap.
Sand Ridge Campground
- Walk-in only (walking trail hut). No vehicle access.
OpenStreetMap record last edited 7 February 2026. View on OpenStreetMap.
Questions about camping near Byron Bay
Are any places near Byron Bay recorded as free?
0 of the 55 places within 40 km are recorded as free and 11 as paid. The other 44 do not say. Recorded as free is what a list says, not a promise that camping is allowed there. Free camping in New South Wales: the official rules.
Where is the nearest dump point to Byron Bay?
The nearest dump point on record is 13.5 km from the centre of Byron Bay, in OpenStreetMap (last edited July 2024). 5 are mapped within 40 km. Check that it is open, and who may use it, before you drive there.
Are there caravan parks near Byron Bay?
Yes. 28 are on record within 40 km, and the nearest is Glen Villa Resort, 0.8 km from the centre. Ask the park about powered sites and vans before you book.
Can I camp with a dog near Byron Bay?
0 places record that dogs are allowed and 1 that they are not. The other 54 do not say. National parks and many reserves do not allow dogs, so check the land manager's rules first. Dog-friendly camping in New South Wales has the official rules.
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About the government lists
A ring on the map is a place from a state government list: a rest area, or a State Forest recreation site. We show each list as supplied, with the month its data is from, and credit it below. These lists can be old, and a rest area is often day-use only, so check the signs. Where a list says a place is closed, we show its words and its dates.
Check before you go
Roads, fire bans, park closures and weather change quickly. The official warnings in the app can be late, and this website does not show them. Check these official sources before you travel.
- Live Traffic NSWRoad closures and roadworks
- NSW Rural Fire ServiceFire danger, total fire bans and incidents
- NSW National Parks alertsNational park closures and alerts
- Forestry Corporation noticesState forest notices and closures
- Bureau of Meteorology warningsStorms, floods and fire weather
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