We’ve compiled a list of places campers can rest their weary heads, even better – some of them are free.

Riverside Camping Grounds

In a central location just minutes from the action, Riverside is a favourite among veteran campers.

Cost: $100 to $270 dependent on dates.

Mooggee No Fuss Camping with pre-pitched tents

A fantastic option for those who don’t want the fuss of pitching their own tent. With everything provided, campsites include a pre-pitched tent, sleeping bag and airbed with chairs and stretchers available for hire separately.

The campsite offers luck up facilities with staff on hand 24 hours a day, just 200 metres from Toyota Park.

Cost: $25 per night

Austin Top Tourist Park Cabins

581 Armidale Road

Tamworth NSW 2340

P: 02 6766 2380

City Lights Caravan Park

612-128 Goonoo Goonoo Road

Tamworth NSW 2340

P: 62 6765 7664

Paradise Tourist Park

575 Peel Street

Tamworth NSW 2340

P: 02 6766 3120

Tamworth North Holiday Park

New England Highway

Nemingha NSW 2340

P: 02 6790 9356

North Companions Football Club

Marius Street

Tamworth NSW 2340

P: 0439 848 206

North Tamworth Rugby Club

Peel Street (Jack Woolaston Oval)

M: 0478 657 327

E: northtamworthrlfc@gmail.com

Pirates Rugby Club

C/- Tammy Bannister

M: 0422 145 449

E: tamjamaya@yahoo.com.au

Tamworth Greyhound Club

1 Gunnedah Road, Tamworth

P: 02 6765 9324 or 0403 084 207

E: tamworthgrey@bigpond.com

Tamworth Pony Club

T: 6761 7269 (after 7pm)

Paceway 

24-60 Showground Road

T: 02 6765 9382 

Tamworth Rugby Football Club

Marius Street

E: camping@tamworthrugby.com.au

Calrossy Anglican School dormitory accommodation

140 Brisbane Street, Tamworth

P: 02 6766 2965

E: admin@calrossy.nsw.edu.au

Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School

585 Calala Lane, Tamworth 

P: 02 6764 8600

Group bookings preferred - minimum three nights. Air-conditioned dormitories, includes breakfast.

Oxley High School

Piper Street, Tamworth

P: 02 6766 1677 

M: 0403 661 038 

E: oxley_h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Attunga Recreation Sports Ground

Palmer Street, Attunga

P: 02 6769 5592

Barraba Caravan Park

10-22 Bridge Street, Barraba NSW 2347

P: 02 6782 1818

Bendemeer Tourist Park

99 Havannah Street, Bendemeer

P: 02 6769 6604

E: office@bendemeertouristpark.com.au

Chaffey Dam

Nundle Road, Nundle

P: 02 6769 3026

Dungowan Recreation Reserve

Dungowan        

P: 6769 0318

M: 0428 347 021

E: wyntara@iinet.net.au

Fossickers Tourist Park

1-33 Jenkins Street, Nundle NSW 2340

P: 02 6769 3355

Kootingal & District Pony Club

Moonbi Recreation Reserve

Phone 02 6760 3580

Kootingal Kourt Caravan Park

3 Churchill Drive, Kootingal NSW 2352

P: 02 6760 3103

Kootingal Recreation Reserve

15mins north of Tamworth

Denman Avenue, Kootingal  

M: 0427 603 598

Lake Keepit State Park

234 Keepit Dam Road, Lake Keepit

P: 02 6769 7602

Manilla Paragliding, Cabins & Camping

The Mountain, Manilla

P: 6785 6545

Manilla River Gums Caravan Park

86 Strafford Street, Manilla NSW 2346

P: 02 6785 1166

Manilla Ski Gardens Caravan Park

Rushes Creek Road, Manilla NSW 2346

P: 6785 1686

Moonbi Recreation Reserve

P: 02 6760 3580

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Tamworth North Holiday Park

New England Highway, Nemingha

P: 02 6760 9356

The DAG Sheep Station - Bush Camping

1067 Crawney Road, Nundle

P: 02 6769 3486

Woolomin Reserve

Nundle Road, Woolomin

Woolomin Gold Rush Store

P: 02 6764 2243