Jerry’s Plains Camping Ground, Jerrys Plains NSW
The Jerrys Plains Camping Ground is a quintessential country showground stay, offering travellers an incredibly spacious, friendly, and affordable base in the heart of the Hunter Valley. Located at the village’s recreation ground, this community-run facility is a favourite among caravanners and campers for its vast, open spaces, excellent facilities, and tranquil atmosphere, set well back from the Golden Highway. The campground boasts huge, level, grassy areas, making it easy for even the largest rigs to find a perfect spot with plenty of privacy. It’s a wonderfully relaxed environment, surrounded by the beautiful rolling hills of the Hunter’s famous horse country.
This campground is a shining example of community hospitality, providing outstanding value for a very modest fee. Visitors have access to a good number of powered sites, clean toilet and shower blocks with hot water, a dump point, and a fantastic undercover camp kitchen and barbecue area. The grounds are exceptionally pet-friendly, with the massive open space of the reserve providing a paradise for dogs to run and play. The on-site caretaker ensures the grounds are kept in immaculate condition and provides a warm, country welcome to all visitors.
The location is superb for exploring the best of the Upper Hunter region. It’s an easy walk into the historic village of Jerrys Plains to enjoy a meal at the classic country pub. The campground also serves as a perfect, peaceful launchpad for day trips to the world-renowned wineries of Pokolbin and Lovedale, the historic town of Singleton, or the water sports paradise of Lake St Clair. For a comfortable, convenient, and genuinely friendly country stay that offers incredible value, the Jerrys Plains Camping Ground is an unbeatable choice.
Site Information
- Location: At the village recreation reserve, just off the Golden Highway.
- Site Suitable For: Tents, Camper Trailers, Caravans, Motorhomes, Big Rigs.
- Road Access: Sealed roads.
- Site Surface: Large, level grass areas.
- Camping Permitted: Yes, low-cost camping with powered and unpowered options.
- Maximum Overnight Stays: Check with the caretaker, but multi-day stays are very common.
- Number of Powered Sites: Yes, a large number of powered sites are available.
- Number of Un-powered Sites: Yes, an extensive unpowered area.
Facilities
- Facilities: Toilets, hot showers, camp kitchen, BBQs, dump point.
- Picnic Tables: Yes.
- Potable Water: Yes.
- Mobile Phone Coverage: Good for Telstra.
- TV Reception: Good.
- Onsite Public Toilets: Yes.
- Ullage: Yes, a dump point is available on site.
- Rubbish Bins: Yes.
- Open Fires: Generally not permitted. Please confirm with the caretaker.
- Generator Use: Permitted in unpowered areas, with considerate use.
Essentials & Activities
- Essentials to Bring: Cash for fees, walking shoes, bicycles, a taste for wine.
- Pet Friendly: Yes, this is a very pet-friendly location.
- Fishing: Fishing opportunities in the nearby Hunter River and Lake St Clair.
- Short Walks: Pleasant walks around the reserve and the small, historic village.
Local Amenities
- Local Pubs:
- Post Office Hotel, Jerrys Plains (approx. 1 km)
- The Royal Hotel, Singleton (approx. 25 km)
- The Caledonian Hotel, Singleton (approx. 25 km)
- Places to Eat: The local pub in Jerrys Plains. A full range of supermarkets, pubs, and restaurants in nearby Singleton.
- Local Attractions:
- The Hunter Valley Wineries (Pokolbin is approx. 45 min drive)
- Lake St Clair (for fishing and water sports)
- The historic town of Singleton
- The renowned horse studs of the Upper Hunter
- Nearest Caravan Parks:
- Singleton Showground
- Multiple parks in Singleton and Muswellbrook.
- Next Free Camps: Warkworth Recreation Area, various rest areas on the Golden Highway and New England Highway.
- Nearest Dump Points: Onsite.
- Nearest Petrol Station: Available in Jerrys Plains and 24/7 options in Singleton.
- Drinking Water Resupply: Available onsite.
- Public Toilets: Available onsite.
Seasonal Weather Forecast
- Summer (Dec – Feb): Hot and can be humid, with daytime temperatures often exceeding 30-35°C. High chance of thunderstorms.
- Autumn (Mar – May): A prime season to visit the Hunter. Days are warm and sunny, with mild, pleasant nights. Temperatures average 12°C to 26°C.
- Winter (Jun – Aug): Cool to cold. Days are often crisp and sunny, but nights can be very cold with frosts. Temperatures range from 4°C to 18°C.
- Spring (Sep – Nov): A beautiful season as the vineyards and countryside come to life. Days are pleasantly warm. Temperatures average 9°C to 25°C.