Coachwood Camping Area

North Coast of NSW

North Coast of NSW

At a glanceFree campsite

Free CampingPets WelcomeCaravansTent SiteToilets

About this campsite

Free riverside camping in Hunter Valley state forest. Pet-friendly site with toilets, caravan and tent spaces along the Telegherry River near Chichester.

Coachwood Camping Area is a free campsite located along the Telegherry River in state forest, accessed via Frying Pan Road approximately 20 kilometres from Chichester Dam Road. The site accommodates caravans and tents, welcomes pets, and provides toilet facilities. Surrounded by forest, this campground offers basic amenities for self-sufficient campers exploring the Hunter Valley region. The large camping area can become busy during peak periods. Visitors should be prepared for remote conditions and bring all necessary supplies, as this is an undeveloped forest camping location suitable for those seeking a no-frills bushland experience.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Tent Site

Free Camping

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Location

Coachwood Camping Area•NSW

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Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo

TODAY🌦️

26° / 13°

💧 25%

SAT🌤️

29° / 13°

💧 21%

SUN🌦️

18° / 12°

💧 98%

MON🌦️

14° / 9°

💧 97%

TUE🌤️

18° / 7°

💧 16%

Common questions about Coachwood Camping Area

Is Coachwood Camping Area free to camp at?

Yes. Coachwood Camping Area in NSW is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. Facilities on site: pets welcome, caravans, tent site and toilets.

What facilities does Coachwood Camping Area have?

Coachwood Camping Area has pets welcome, caravans, tent site, toilets and free camping. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Are dogs allowed at Coachwood Camping Area?

The record for Coachwood Camping Area lists "Pets Welcome", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.

Can you book Coachwood Camping Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Coachwood Camping Area, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.

Where is Coachwood Camping Area?

Coachwood Camping Area sits in NSW. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Coachwood Camping Area

Facilities recorded for Coachwood Camping Area
Facility	On site
Pets Welcome	Yes
Caravans	Yes
Tent Site	Yes
Toilets	Yes
Free Camping	Yes

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