


WE ARE NOT A PERMANENT RESIDENCE, ALTHOUGH YOU COULD STAY FOR ALL YEAR CAMPING.ĪNY QUESTIONS ABOUT CAMPING PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE 57 OR SCOTT (CELL) 21 THANK YOU. OUR BATH HOUSE IS OPEN ALL YEAR AND IS HEATED IN THE WINTER MONTHS. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS, INJURY, DAMAGE OR LOSS OF PERSONAL ITEMS. AS A PRIVATELY OWNED CAMPGROUND WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE TO ANYONE. THERE IS NO REFUNDS ON ANY CAMPING, (RAIN OR SHINE, OR CHANGE IN LENGTH OF STAY). Turn Left onto Ryries Road and follow our signs.WE ARE OPEN ALL YEAR ! WE HAVE 2-SEASONS OF CAMPING A SUMMER AND WINTER SEASON AND NIGHTLY, WEEKLY OR MONTHLY CAMPING.
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From the East: (Pacific Highway/Yamba/Maclean) follow the signs to Maclean, cross the McFarlane bridge over the Clarence River, travel 10.7km and use the free Lawrence Car Ferry (24 hours) Turn right at the T intersection onto Richmond St (Pringles Way).Turn right onto Ryries Road and follow our signs. After 8km you are at the start of Ryries Road. From the South: (Grafton) take Summerland Way to Pringles Way (38 km) and turn right on Pringles Way.From the North: (Casino)Take Summerland Way to Pringles Way (72.8 km) and turn left on Pringles Way.Please call ahead if you have any questions. Some campsites are best accessed by SUV or 4WD if there has been a lot of rain. Infrequently, we get some minor flooding although it passes very quickly. Roads to the campground are all-weather and can be accessed in a regular car. Follow the numerous signs pointing you towards Secret Lake. Once on Ryries Road, you will cross a cattle grid, please watch out for kangaroos in the first paddock. 24-hour ferries cross the Clarence River at Lawrence and Ulmarra. You can approach west from Summerland Way or east through Lawrence. Secret Lake Retreat, 45 Ryries Road, Lawrence (off Pringles Way). Get back to the simpler life and come see us here at Secret Lake Retreat.

The larger Scottish-themed town of Maclean is a short (free) ferry trip over the Clarence River and well worth a visit. For those who need a barista-made coffee or a counter meal - you can get that and more! The village of Lawrence has a lot on offer with the well-renowned Lawrence Tavern and Lawrence General Store covering your basic needs just 10 minutes’ drive from us. The region has large sections of untouched coast line, pristine bushland, mountains, beaches, lakes, white water rapids and more - it has it all really! There is so much to do and see in the area. We are located in the Clarence Valley between Byron Bay and Coffs Harbour and inland from Yamba. Whether you are lazing about camp, kayaking, bushwalking, mountain bike riding or bird-watching, Secret Lake Retreat offers as much, or as little, activity as you could want. You will see a huge variety of native birds and other wildlife. With unallocated sites, just choose your own spot. Individual allocated sites are described when booking. We are a primitive camp and most sites have not been fully levelled. With over 800 acres of bushland to explore, a gorgeous 60 acre private lake, abundant wildlife, sandstone outcrops, waterholes, seasonal creeks and no nearby neighbours, this is the perfect destination for a family holiday or a relaxing retreat. Secret Lake Retreat is a small family-run business that provides lakeside and bush sites for swags, tents, caravans, motorhomes and anything in-between!

This is a place for an old-fashioned camping holiday with modern amenities, where lasting memories are made.
