Last Updated on 1 August 2026 by Rob
St Lawrence Recreational Reserve (located at the local Recreation Grounds) is a Central Queensland gem.
Found about 6 km off the Bruce Highway, this community-managed site offers a serene setting right next to the St Lawrence Wetlands. It is suitable for rigs of all sizes.
There is no need to be self-contained as toilets and showers are provided.
Pets are allowed, as are tents.
Fires are not permitted.
St Lawrence Recreational Reserve Quick Facts
| Campground Name | St Lawrence Recreational Reserve |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town | Marlborough |
| GPS | 22°21'3.35"S 149°31'12.74"E |
| Access Road | Sealed |
| Number of sites | 30? |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Water | No |
| Dump point | Yes |
| Power | No |
| Pets | Yes |
| Tents | Yes |
| Fires permitted | No |
| Telstra coverage | Yes |
| Optus coverage | Yes |
| Cost | $15 |
| Booking | N/A |
Campground Layout and Features
St Lawrence Recreational Reserve camping area is a large site. Camping is mainly on gravel sites with some grassed areas. It can be separated into three different areas. Two of them are located on either side of the amenities, and the third is a large open area further from the amenities block.
Toilets and showers are provided. Showers cost $1 per three minutes. You pay for them by inserting dollar coins into a machine. Unfortunately, these machines are located outside the shower, and the time starts when coins are inserted. Our suggestion is to insert $2 and enjoy a longer shower.
A dump point and rubbish bins are provided. No water to fill van tanks is provided. There are taps scattered in the area, but these must be isolated somewhere as no water flows from them. Some people filled containers from taps at the amenities block, but it looked awkward. Water is available in town for a fee.
The fee to stay at this campground is $15 per night. The fee is payable at the council offices or by phone at 47 22 27. Sites are available on a first come first serve basis.
St Lawrence Recreational Reserve Location
St Lawrence is located 156 km north west of Rockhampton along the Bruce Highway. The campground is located 6 km off the Bruce Highway. It is accessed by good-quality roads.
The map below shows the location of the campground. You can zoom out to view a broader area.
What to Watch Out For at St Lawrence Recreational Reserve
During our night at this campground, we did not identify any issues.
Final Words
We really enjoyed our relaxation during our stay here and recommend it.
There is a similar facility at the nearby St Lawrence Hotel. We walked into town and noticed that people were being directed to park their vans very close together. By close, I mean about 2m apart! You will have much more space at the campground detailed on this page.
This is an optional camp on the Cairns to Brisbane Road Trip.
Closeby Campgrounds
If you are planning a stop near Mackay, Rowallan Park Campground provides a good option. Heading south, you may want to consider the Marlborough Hotel Campground.
Edited on 2/1/26 due to a fee increase from $14 per night to $15.
