Braidwood Servicemens Club & Golf Course, Braidwood NSW
Combining country charm, sporting recreation, and incredible convenience, the camping at Braidwood Servicemens Club & Golf Course is a fantastic base for exploring one of Australia’s most historic towns. This facility offers travellers a classic, friendly, and budget-friendly stay, with the unique advantage of being right next to a beautiful country golf course. The camping area is spacious and welcoming, set on level, grassy grounds that can accommodate a wide range of vehicles, from large motorhomes to camper trailers. It’s a wonderfully relaxed environment where you can enjoy the peace of the Southern Tablelands while being just a short, pleasant walk from the heart of Braidwood’s heritage-listed main street.
The main attraction for many is the beautiful 9-hole golf course, which offers a relaxed and scenic game amongst the gums. After a round, the Servicemens Club itself provides the perfect ’19th hole’, with a friendly bar and bistro serving hearty meals and cold drinks. Having access to these club facilities is a huge bonus, providing a great social hub and an easy dining option. The campground provides all the essential amenities for a comfortable stay, including powered sites, clean toilets, and hot showers. It is also very pet-friendly, making it a popular and stress-free choice for those travelling with their animal companions.
The location is simply superb. Braidwood, the first entire town to be heritage-listed in Australia, is a treasure trove of colonial architecture, antique shops, art galleries, and charming cafes. Staying at the golf club allows you to easily immerse yourself in this history. It is also perfectly positioned as a central point between Canberra and the beautiful beaches of Batemans Bay, making it an ideal stopover or a destination in its own right. For a comfortable, convenient, and genuinely friendly country town experience, the Braidwood Golf Club is an outstanding choice.
Site Information
- Location: At the local golf club, on the edge of the historic town of Braidwood.
- Site Suitable For: Tents, Camper Trailers, Caravans, Motorhomes.
- Road Access: Sealed roads.
- Site Surface: Level grass.
- Camping Permitted: Yes, low-cost camping with powered sites available.
- Maximum Overnight Stays: Please check with the club.
- Number of Powered Sites: Yes, powered sites are available.
- Number of Un-powered Sites: Yes, unpowered camping is also available.
Facilities
- Facilities: Toilets and hot showers available at the clubhouse. Access to club bar and bistro.
- Picnic Tables: Yes, available around the club.
- Potable Water: Yes.
- Mobile Phone Coverage: Excellent for Telstra and other major carriers.
- TV Reception: Good.
- Onsite Public Toilets: Yes, at the clubhouse.
- Ullage: No dump point on site. A public dump point is located in town.
- Rubbish Bins: Yes.
- Open Fires: Generally not permitted. Please confirm with the club.
- Generator Use: Permitted, with considerate use regarding timing and neighbours.
Essentials & Activities
- Essentials to Bring: Golf clubs, walking shoes for exploring the town.
- Pet Friendly: Yes, this is a pet-friendly location. Conditions apply.
- Fishing: Fishing opportunities in the nearby Shoalhaven and Mongarlowe Rivers.
- Short Walks: Excellent and historic walk through the main street of Braidwood.
Local Amenities
- Local Pubs:
- Braidwood Servicemens Club (on-site)
- The Royal Mail Hotel, Braidwood (approx. 1 km)
- The Braidwood Hotel (approx. 1 km)
- Places to Eat: On-site bistro, plus a wide range of excellent cafes, bakeries, and pubs in town.
- Local Attractions:
- Braidwood’s Heritage-Listed Main Street
- Braidwood Museum
- Monga National Park (short drive)
- Deua National Park (for 4WDing and remote camping)
- Nearest Caravan Parks:
- Braidwood Showground
- Next Free Camps: Lowden Forest Park, Berlang Campground (both require travel on unsealed roads).
- Nearest Dump Points: A public dump point is available at Ryrie Park in Braidwood.
- Nearest Petrol Station: Several options available in Braidwood.
- Drinking Water Resupply: Available onsite or at Ryrie Park.
- Public Toilets: Available onsite at the club, and in Ryrie Park in town.
Seasonal Weather Forecast
- Summer (Dec – Feb): Warm to hot days, with a chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Average temperatures range from 12°C to 27°C.
- Autumn (Mar – May): A stunning time to visit with beautiful autumn colours. Days are mild and sunny, with crisp, cool nights. Temperatures average 6°C to 20°C.
- Winter (Jun – Aug): Cold. Days are often clear and sunny but chilly. Nights are very cold with heavy frosts. Occasional light snow is possible. Temperatures range from -1°C to 12°C.
- Spring (Sep – Nov): A beautiful season with warming days and cool nights, and the surrounding countryside is green and vibrant. Temperatures average 5°C to 20°C.