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Clermont BP Service Station Campground is a good side area Adjacent to the BP Service station. The site has an open area plus options in the bush. It is a good place to stop for a rest while travelling the Great Inland Way. To stay at this campground, you must be self-contained. However, the service

Charters Towers Free Camp is an area provided by the Puma Service Station. It provides a convenient place to camp while exploring Charters Towers or just passing through. It is a basic facility and some may find it not to their liking. To stay at Charters Towers Free Camp, there is no need be self-contained

Greenvale Three Rivers Hotel has a small campground at its rear. It is a great place to stop and rest while travelling the Inland Way. To stay at Greenvale Three Rivers Hotel, you should be self-contained. However, there is a toilet available onsite when the pub is open. There is also a public facility available

Ringers Rest RV Park is a large campground located 5.5km south-east of Mareeba. It is a good base from which to explore the area and the town. Update: This site is currently closed and may re-open on the 1st of May 2027. I have set a reminder for myself to check if it reopened, as

Rifle Creek Rest Area is located near Mount Molloy. It is an excellent facility for those heading to Cooktown or further north. It is a donation site. You do not need to be self-contained to stay at this campground, as toilets and cold showers are provided. Pets are permitted at this campground. Tents are permitted.

Chilli Beach Campground is located in the Iron Range National Park (Kutini-Payamu). It is a wonderful place to stop and rest on the way up to or back from Cape York. The campsite is located on Chilli Beach. It is not a requirement to be self-contained to stay at this campground, but it does make

Fruit Bat Falls Campground is a popular, very small informal campground at the southern end of the northern bypass on Bamaga Road. It is a great place to stop and rest on the way up to Cape York. Nearby Fruit Ball Falls (a 3km drive) offer a welcome respite from the dusty road. If you

Rocky Creek Gravel Pit campground provides a good area to stop for the night while travelling up and down Cape York. It is located near to the Bramwell Junction Roadhouse. The roadhouse is where the famous Old Telegraph Track starts. To access this campground, you must travel on an unsealed road. A 4WD vehicle is

The Bend Campground is a free campground, a short drive north of the town of Coen on the Peninsula Development Road. If you are planning a Cape York trip, you may like our Cape York Itinerary. The campground is a great place for a rest stop on the way to the York Peninsula. A little

Kalpowar Crossing in Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park is a great stop for those taking the alternative start to their Cape York adventure. Situated in the heart of Queensland’s second-largest national park, this site sits right on the Normanby River, approximately 200 km north-west of Cooktown. It offers a rare blend of remote accessibility and essential

Whether Cooktown marks the northern-most part of your journey or you are heading up the cape, Cooktown Racecourse Campground was a good place to stay while visiting Cooktown. The site is run by the council, and it is a donation campground. NOTE: Cooktown Racecourse Campground has been closed since our visit. Prior to its closure,

Mossman Golf Club RV Park at Newell is a great choice for a relaxed, green-haven stopover. Located just five minutes north of Mossman, this dedicated area offers 23 spacious sites specifically designed for self-contained travellers. It provides a quiet and secure environment where you can unhitch and enjoy the clubhouse hospitality after a day of

Bonadio RV Park is a peaceful, nature-focused stay that trades the crowded coastal parks for the lush, rolling hills of the Atherton Tablelands. Located just minutes from the heart of Atherton, this family-run park offers a wonderful experience where you can enjoy sightings of wildlife right on the property. It’s great for exploring the Waterfall

If you are looking for a deep-immersion rainforest experience that trades coastal heat for the cool, misty air of the Palmerston Highlands, Henrietta Creek Camping Area in Wooroonooran National Park offers a rainforest experience that trades coastal heat for the cool, misty air of the Palmerston Highlands. Located just off the Palmerston Highway between Innisfail

Hull Heads Recreational Reserve is a great choice in the Cassowary Coast region. The site is located at the mouth of the North and South Hull Rivers, just 20 minutes from Tully. The site is run by the Volunteer Coast Guard and offers grassy sites perfectly positioned for those who prioritise access to water and

Country Vows Camping offers a peaceful campground near Townsville. Located about 20 minutes from the city, this private property is best known as a rustic wedding destination, but it also welcomes self-contained travellers. It’s a great site offering a limited number of powered sites and large sites for unpowered camping. To stay at Country Vows

Bowen Base Camp is a unique, privately-run campground 10 minutes from Bowen. This site is situated on a working property surrounded by Bowen’s famous agricultural landscape. The campground offers large, flat grassy sites with plenty of space. Whether you are using it to explore the fringing reefs of Horseshoe Bay or simply enjoying the sight

Lake Proserpine Campground (also known as Peter Faust Dam) is a great place from which to explore the area around Airlie Beach while escaping the crowds. Located 30 minutes west of Proserpine, this council-run reserve offers unpowered bush camping on the water’s edge. It provides massive, level grassy areas where you can unhitch and enjoy

Ball Bay Campground offers a secluded, beachside escape that trades the typical caravan park crowds for the raw beauty of the Hibiscus Coast. It’s a pristine choice just 35 minutes north of Mackay. This council-run reserve is found at the end of a quiet residential strip, offering a small number of grassy sites on the

Finch Hatton Showgrounds (home of the Pioneer Valley Show) is a great escape from the coast east of Mackay. It’s the perfect base to explore Eungella National Park. Located right in the heart of town behind the local shops and hotel, this well-maintained grassy reserve offers a relaxed, country-style atmosphere with views of the surrounding