Best Hipcamp campgrounds in QLD

Want a convenient campsite from which you can explore the Daintree Rainforest? Or cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef? Or hike the hinterland around the Sunshine Coast? Then you’re going to want to stay at one of the best campgrounds in QLD thanks to our mates at Hipcamp!

What is Hipcamp? Hipcamp unlocks access to thousands of unique, private, outdoor stays from across Australia.

We’ve chosen our top ten Queensland Hipcamps based on location, facilities, price and reputation. Plus, we’ve tried to find campgrounds near all the major towns and cities in the state, from Brisbane and the Gold Coast to Cairns and Longreach.

Once you’ve chosen your campsite, use Camplify to arrange campervan hire in Queensland_ and find the perfect rental for your camping trip!

Best Hipcamp campgrounds in QLD: 10 sites you can’t miss

1. Natural Bridge Retreat

Address: 20 Hayters Rd, Norman Park QLD 4211

Price: from $38 per night

Located right on the border of QLD and NSW and less than an hour’s drive from the Gold Coast, Natural Bridge Retreat is a spectacular campground on the edge of Lamington National Park. Take a dip in the natural waterfall that’s been used in some of Australia’s most iconic advertisements, paddle down the creek that runs through the 135-acre property or hike through the rainforest to the mountain tops for ocean views.

Facilities include:

• Flushing toilets

• Hot showers

• Campfires permitted

• Mobile reception (Telstra is best)

2. Hold It Flats Campground

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Address: 142 Cathu O'Connell River Rd, Yalboroo QLD 4741

Price: from $16 per night

Just an hour from Mackay is Hold It Flats, a 120-acre property that offers beautiful camping sites on the edge of the O'Connell River. Take a walk around the property to check out some of the unique statues built out of scrap metal and stop at one of the bush bars for a drink. Bring your bikes and take a ride around the tracks, kayak up and down the river or plunge into the swimming hole.

Facilities include:

• Flushing toilets

• Hot showers

• Fire pits

• Bike tracks

3. Sarabah Camping

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Address: Rymera Rd, Sarabah QLD 4275

Price: from $25 per night

Drive 45 minutes from the Gold Coast and an hour from Brisbane and you’ll find Sarabah Camping. This QLD campground offers a 300-acre slice of serenity away from the big cities.

It is a working cattle farm that sits alongside the Canungra Creek in the foothills of Lamington National Park and one of the best campgrounds in QLD for self-contained campers, with only 6 private camping sites available for exclusive use. Access is possible in 2WD in fine weather but 4WD will be needed in wet weather.

Facilities include:

• Dogs permitted

• Fire pits

4. Stonesthrow Bush Camping

Address: 681 Upper Coomera Rd, Illinbah QLD 4275

Price: from $20 per night

Stonesthrow Bush Camping is located 40 minutes’ drive from the Gold Coast on a 51-acre property. Enjoy 500m of Coomera Creek frontage, kick a football around the grassy flats or put on your hiking boots and take on the kilometres of walking and riding trails. The farm is steeped in history and there’s also an old shearing shed that serves as a communal area with fantastic facilities.

Facilities include:

• Drop toilets

• Communal fridge

• Microwave

• Drinking water

• Sink for washing up

• Table and chairs

• Firepit

• Dogs allowed

5. Crystal Creek Campsite

Address: 135 Spiegelhauer Rd, Mutarnee QLD 4816

Price: from $25 per night

Crystal Creek Campsite provides a massive campground with shady sites and an abundance of facilities about 30 minutes’ drive from Ingham and an hour from Townsville (one of the major stops on the best road trip around Queensland). Spark up one of the barbecues and cook a family feast, pull out a rod and go for a fish in the creek or simply splash around in the picturesque swimming holes.

Facilities include:

• Hot showers

• Flush toilets

• Camp kitchen

• Picnic tables

• Drinking water

• Campfire allowed

• Dogs allowed

6. The Billabong Kuranda

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Address: 186 Mount Haren Rd, Kuranda QLD 4881

Price: from $20 per night

Located about 30 minutes from Cairns, The Billabong Kuranda campground is one of the best campgrounds in QLD if you want to explore the Tropical North. This spacious campsite offers both shady and sunny spots, each with its own open campfire. Grab a drink at the bar and enjoy a sunset over the billabong or use the outstanding facilities to prepare your own meal. Plus, the campground is only a few minutes' drive from major attractions like Barron Falls and Kuranda Sky Rail.

Facilities include:

• Toilets

• Hot showers

• Picnic tables

• Drinking water

• Camp kitchen

• Laundry

• Dogs allowed

• Campfire allowed

7. Beehaven Campground

Address: Oak Valley, Queensland 4811

Price: from $15 per night

Just a 20-minute drive from Townsville, Beehaven campground is set on a 22-acre property alongside a shady creek. Take a dip in the billabong, stargaze by the fire or watch the sunset over the mountain tops. Surrounded by wildlife like bush turkeys, kangaroos, wallabies, possums, reptiles, birds and fish, this place is a paradise for nature lovers. Just don’t forget your push bikes and a rugby ball!

Facilities include:

• Flush toilets

• Dogs allowed

• Campfire allowed

• Drinking water

8. Peaceful Riverside Camping

Address: Wieland Rd, Pacific Haven, Queensland 4659

Price: from $10 per night

Only a 30-minute drive from Hervey Bay, the Peaceful Riverside Camping ground is 60-acres of absolute riverfront bliss. Bring your boat, bike or paddleboard and enjoy a few days of fresh air. Take on the bushwalking tracks or spend the day fishing before watching the afternoon sunset from the pontoon. Perfect for self-contained campers.

Facilities include:

• Dogs allowed

• Campfire allowed

9. A Place to Call Home

Address: Conondale, Queensland 4552

Price: from $23 per night

About a 1-hour drive from the Sunshine Coast, A Place to Call Home is an awesome hinterland campground set on 22-acres of natural bushland in the Conondale Valley. Set up camp on the edge of the pristine creek and admire the local wildlife including endangered frogs and birds. A great option for self-contained campers with larger vehicles and plenty of secluded spots on offer, this is easily one of the best campgrounds in QLD!

Facilities include:

• Campfire allowed

• Bins available

• Potable water available

10. Westbourne Shearing Shed

Address: Dunblane, 42164 Landsborough Hwy, Barcaldine QLD 4725

Price: from $30 per night

Westbourne Shearing Shed is one of the best campgrounds in Queensland if you want to experience the outback (highly recommended on our list of top 5 road trips in QLD). About a 1-hour drive from Longreach, you can set up your camp next to the shearing shed and enjoy free power and water. Take a walk through the sheep yards, watch the stars at night and jump in the hot tubs for an unforgettable evening.

Facilities include:

• Flush toilets

• Hot showers

• Hot tub

• Potable water

• Bins available

• Dogs allowed

• Campfires allowed

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