Sandon River campground
CampingOfficial dataNSWClarence ValleyUpdated 26 May 2026

Sandon River campground

4.4 combined rating183 Google

Sandon River campground offers caravan sites and great options for fishing and canoeing. This river camping spot also fronts the beach on the beautiful Clarence Coast.

Best use
Overnight
Fee
$8 · per vehicle
Source
Official booking
Yuraygir National Park
12Camping0Stays2Day use
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Facilities

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Confirmed source layer
CampingAvailable100%BookingRequired100%ShowersAvailable100%Hot waterUnknown50%WaterAvailable100%BBQAvailable100%TablesAvailable100%ShelterAvailable100%PowerUnknown50%FireAllowed100%

Official details

BookingsBook up to 12 people or 2 sites online.
Entry feesPark entry fees apply and are not included in your camping fees.
Please noteCheck in 2pm, check out 10am. Fees may apply for late check outs. This is a remote campground, so please arrive well-prepared. You can buy basic supplies in Brooms Head village 12.5km away. Sandon village is on the southern side of the Sandon River and can only be reached by travelling along the beach from Minnie Water or by boat. Please check road conditions before you visit. The road to the campground is gravel and varies in condition - at times it may not be suitable for some caravans or vehicles.
Camping typeTent, Camper trailer site, Caravan site, Camping beside my vehicle
What to bringDrinking water, cooking water, firewood
Group bookingsSchool groups and Park Eco Pass holders can make a group booking enquiry .
Number of campsites29
Full official description
Facilities: Toilets, unpowered sites, marked sites, barbecue facilities, picnic tables, boat ramp, public phone | What to bring: Drinking water, cooking water, firewood | Visitor facilities: Campsites are marked and suitable for caravans, camper trailers, campervans and tents. Campsites are not suitable for very large caravans or motorhomes over 7.5m. There is 1 tent-only site allocated for walkers who are completing the Yuraygir coastal walk All campsites are unpowered and there is no power available in the campground There are no shower facilities Drinking water is not available at the campground. There is tank water for general washing and for bring-your-own camp showers, but it's not suitable for drinking. Firewood is not provided and can't be collected from the park. Firewood can be purchased from roadside vendors along Brooms Head Road. Rubbish and recycling bins are available at the waste point near the entry to the campground. Toilets Non-flush toilets Types of sites Unpowered sites Marked sites Barbecue facilities Fires are permitted in the designated wood barbecues or in your own fire brazier only. No other fires are permitted within the camping or beach area. Wood barbecues Gas/electric barbecues (free) Picnic tables Picnic shelter with lights and electric barbecues. Boat ramp Public phone Located at the access ramp of the main toilet building (coin-operated). | Permitted: Fishing A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters. Spear fishing is permitted in designated areas only. Parts of the Sandon River and beach areas are within the Solitary Islands Marine Park and restrictions may apply to fishing, crabbing, spearfishing and collection of some marine species. Please get information from NSW Fisheries or NSW Marine Parks before undertaking these types of activities. | Prohibited: All beach areas next to the campground are pedestrian access only. No vehicles are permitted south of the 4WD beach access. Chemical toilets like porta potties are not permitted Amplified music is not permitted. Please be considerate of others and keep noise to a minimum. Noise restrictions apply from 10pm. Gathering firewood Generators Pets Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information. Smoking NSW national parks are no smoking areas . Search availability

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Setting and activities

BeachAvailable100%FishingAvailable100%SwimmingUnknown50%WalksUnknown50%PlayUnknown50%PetsNot allowed100%4WDunconfirmed55%RVunconfirmed55%Boat accessunconfirmed55%Kayakunconfirmed55%

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4.4 global review rating

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