Camping
Camping and Stabling on the Yass Showground
The Yass Showgrounds are owned and managed by the Yass Show Society, a volunteer based group supporting the local community, we are not Council owned.
We are proud to provide short-term camping, available for all types of campers. Camping is available all year round except during the Yass Show and any other events as mentioned below.
You can book and pay for camping through the links provided below. Camping sites include the use of showers, power and water.
Fees
*effective Jan 2025
Camping site (includes power and showers) - $25/night flat fee
Shower only (for those passing through) - $5/person
Stable hire per horse - $15/night
Electric Vehicle (EV) charging - $40
Booking
Booking Links
NOVEMBER 2025 - https://www.trybooking.com/DFCWN
DECEMBER 2025 - https://www.trybooking.com/DFCWT
JANUARY 2026 - https://www.trybooking.com/DFGRG
Camping Availability
Short-term camping (less than 21 days) is available on the Yass Showground throughout the year, other than on the Yass Show weekend and other events where the whole showground is booked. Events will be noted in the online booking availability above. Usually camping is closed for the weekend of the Yass Show in March, the Yass Swap Meet in April, and the Yass Rodeo in November each year
Unattended camp sites (van, camper, tent etc) are not permitted for more than 48 hours, as per our Council permissions. Therefore, please ensure you put a note with payment in the honesty box on arrival.
Camp Sites
Power and water is available on the Showground, in the camping area to the right as you enter the grounds (between the Grandstand and the Roundhouse Pavilion).
There are no concrete pads or manicured areas for camping, it is primitive camping - will you likely need to use your levellers.
Paying for Your Campsite
Payment for your camping site must be made in advance. Bookings and online payments can be made at the link above.
If you are unable to book online, the Honesty Box is located at the western side of the Grandstand building (currently located on the fencing as the building is under construction), and we thank you for your support!! Please put your details on an envelope or piece of paper (name, phone, email, rego). Envelopes can usually be found in the Power Boxes.
If not yet paid, one of our volunteers will be around in the evening, they will approach you for payment, and will issue a receipt on the spot.
Facilities
Two toilet/shower blocks are available and unlocked for campers use. One is near the entrance to the Showground. The other is located a short walk from campsites, past the Rodeo arena, near the stables.
Toilets are supplied with hand soap and paper towels, however campers must supply all other cleaning and hygiene equipment.
Please leave the facilities as you would like to find them, as the Yass Showground is not a Council owned or managed ground and there is not a Caretaker onsite - volunteers do 99% of the work!
Rubbish
Please take your rubbish with you, the Yass Show Society has to pay for rubbish removal - there is no Council rubbish collection service for the Showground. Bins are also provided, so if you can't take it with you, please bag all your rubbish and place in the bins. Volunteers will check the grounds periodically and remove rubbish when needed.
Dump Point
There is no dump point at the Showground, the only one available in the town of Yass is located 1428 Yass Valley Way.
Pets
The showground is pet friendly. You are permitted to bring dogs, however please be responsible as to their activities, be considerate of other campers. Dogs must be kept on a lead or otherwise contained, cats must be on a lead if walked outside your vehicle. We sometimes have sheep residing on the Showground.
Fires
Camp fires and fire pits are NOT permitted at any time on the Yass Showgrounds.