Last Updated on 20 September 2026 by Rob
Queenstown Football Campground (located at the iconic The Gravel oval) is an unmissable stop.
This is not your average grassy recreation ground; it is a legendary piece of sporting history where you can set up camp on the edge of the world’s most famous gravel football pitch. Surrounded by the dramatic, “moonscape” hills of the Queenstown valley, this community-run site offers a rugged and secure sanctuary within walking distance of the town’s heritage pubs and the West Coast Wilderness Railway. It is a “big rig” friendly hub that captures the gritty, welcoming spirit of a mining town, providing a level, firm-base camp that serves as the perfect staging point for exploring the 99 Bends or the nearby Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park.
The campground is conveniently located in Queenstown. It is an easy walk into town and a great base from which to explore the surrounding area.
No pets are permitted. Fires are also permitted.
No tents are permitted
You must be fully contained and take your rubbish when you leave.
Queenstown Football Campground Quick Facts
| Campground Name | Queenstown Football Campground |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town | Queenstown |
| GPS | 42° 4'35.98"S 145°33'37.16"E |
| Access Road | Sealed |
| Number of sites | 10 |
| Toilets | No |
| Water | No |
| Dump point | Yes |
| Power | No |
| Pets | Yes |
| Tents | No |
| Fires permitted | No |
| Telstra coverage | Yes |
| Optus coverage | Yes |
| Cost | $5 per night |
| Booking | N/A |
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This campground has about 10 sites on a mainly gravel base. Sites are not marked.
There is a dump point is a short walk across a pedestrian bridge.
If you have a long length of hose there is a water tap at the clubhouse. It is not very accessible.
During our visit, the toilets in the clubhouse were closed. However, other people have reported them as being open. You may wish to investigate during your stay.
The campsite has a four night limit.
You must pay the $5 per night fee at the pay station.
Queenstown Football Campsite Location
The campground is accessible by good-quality roads. You must enter the site via Wilsdon Road. Some GPS navigation may lead you down a dead-end road that will be difficult to get out of.
This campsite is located centrally in Queenstown. The location is shown in the map below. For a more general location you may zoom out.
What to Watch Out For at Queenstown Football Campground
This site fills early, so plan to arrive as early as possible. In our experience, this is true for many of the low-cost and free camps in Tasmania during summer.
Remember to enter the site via Wilsdon Road.
Final Words
Queenstown Football Campground is a great place to stay during a visit to Queenstown. It is convenient and comfortable.
If you are planning on visiting Queenstown, we recommend this campsite.
We use this campground on our West Coast trip.
Closeby Campgrounds
Strahan Golf Club Campground is a great place to stay if you are staying there.
If you are heading north and looking for a free camp, Lake Mackintosh Campground provides a peaceful stay.
For those planning on visiting Mount Field National Park the Mount Field National Park Campground is a great option. You will need to arrive early to secure one of the better camps as it does fill quickly.
Edited on 26/12/25 to add details. Fee remains unchanged. (checked 20/9/26)
