Albury Showgrounds

🏕️ Albury Showgrounds Campground, North Albury NSW

🗺️ Description & Location

Situated within the historic Albury Showgrounds at 21 Hague Avenue, North Albury (just a few blocks north of Albury CBD and on the fringe of Lavington), this campground offers secure, urban camping. It’s ideal for self-contained travellers needing close access to supermarkets, cafés, fuel, and public transport.

📜 History

The Showgrounds have long been a community hub, hosting events, agricultural showcases, and sporting fixtures under the management of Albury Council and the NSW Department of Crown Lands. A recent AUD 1.3 million upgrade has revitalised the camp facilities, balancing heritage with modern amenity.

⚙️ Facilities and Amenities

• Powered and unpowered grassy or gravel sites

• Clean, modern toilets and hot showers

• Laundry facilities

• On-site dump point

• Drinking water available

• Easy access to café-style kitchen areas and communal spaces

• Pet-friendly camping

• Good Wi‑Fi/phone reception via major networks

🚗 Vehicle Access

• Wide, level sites suitable for motorhomes, caravans, camper trailers and big rigs

• Fully sealed access roads within the Showgrounds

• Ample onsite parking and roomy bays

🛌 Stay Information

• Type: Formal urban campground inside Showgrounds venue

• Fees: Powered: Tariff Rate 3; Unpowered: Tariff Rate 2 (Tariff Price Chart at bottom of page)

• Booking: Recommended, especially during fair days or events; call ahead at +61 448 452 545 or book online

• Managing Authority: Albury Showground Trust / Albury Council

• Pet Policy: Pets allowed

• Max Stay: Not specified—check local rules, though extended stays are common outside events

• Access Notes: Temporary closures may apply during major Showground events—call ahead

🍻 Nearby Pubs & Clubs

• Hague’s Bistro (on-site): Casual meals during events

• Albury Hotel (2 km): Historic pub with meals and live entertainment

• Lavington Sports Club (3 km): Licensed club with dining, pokies, and sporting events

🏕 Nearby Campgrounds

• Albury All Seasons Tourist Park (Lavington, 1 km): Full-featured caravan park with pool, camp kitchen, playground

• BIG4 Albury Tourist Park (Lavington, 1.5 km): Cabin-style and powered sites with laundry, pool, WiFi

🌄 Nearby Attractions

• Hume Dam (~20 km): Scenic waterside park with boat ramps

• Rutherglen & King Valley wine regions: 30–60 min drive

• Millawa Gourmet Region: Known for cheeses and local produce

• Victorian snowfields: Mt Hotham, Falls Creek, Mt Buller — ~2 hrs drive

🛒 Nearest Supplies

• Lavington Centro shopping centre (1 km): Woolworths, Big W, Aldi, eateries

• Local fuel stations along Wagga Road

• Public amenities: Toilets and playground nearby

• Clinic and pharmacy: Albury CBD (2 km)

💬 Reviews Summary

👍 Positives

• Spacious, level sites with easy vehicle access

• Great facilities: hot showers, laundry, dump point

• Very convenient location—close to shops and services

• Peaceful atmosphere outside event periods

⚠️ Cautions

• Limited availability during show events—book early

• Rates vary with site size/booking platform

• Noise possible during daytime events

🚨 Breakdown & Emergency Info

• Emergency services: Dial 000

• UHF Channels: Road = 40, Emergency only = 5

• Mobile signal: Excellent via Telstra, Optus, Vodafone

• Fuel & Repairs: Ample services in North Albury and Lavington

• Safety Tips: Drive carefully around event traffic; note show schedules

📝 Final Note

Albury Showgrounds Campground is perfect for travellers wanting secure, serviced camping close to Albury city life. With top-tier amenities and a prime location, it's well suited for both quick stays and multi-day exploration of the Riverina/Murray region. Ideal for self-contained rigs and couples or families desiring creature comforts with easy access to local attractions and services.