A search has been launched after a 38-year old man failed to return from a camping trip near Jervis Bay on the NSW south coast.

Christopher Moore, was dropped off on Twelve Mile Road, Jerrawangala, about 32km south of Nowra, at 10.30am on Wednesday.

He was due to be picked up at the same location on Friday, but never arrived.

South Coast Police, Police Rescue, and members of the SES and Rural Fire Service, are searching for him.

Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

He is white, about 180cm tall, of thin build with short light brown hair, a beard and a moustache.

He was last seen wearing khaki and black pants and a khaki-coloured hooded jumper.

Police say he is believed to be in the Jerrawangala or Wandandian areas.