| At a Glance | |
|---|---|
| Cost | Free |
| Location | Balgal Beach, Northern Beaches of Townsville, Queensland |
| Pet Friendly | Yes |
| Campfires | See Camps App |
| Facilities | Disability toilet, cold shower, BBQ, picnic table, dump point, water. Shop across road with groceries, fish and chips, alcohol |
| Vehicle Access | See Camps App |
| In Camps App | Yes – QLD site 41 in CAMPS 10 |
This heavenly spot is a popular one, you may need to get here early. With a 48-hour limit, once per week – it is winning with facilities- disability toilet, cold shower, BBQ, picnic table, dump point and water. Right on the beach- there’s also a beautiful creek with good fishing and walking. Pets are allowed and there is mobile phone coverage and ample shade. Across the road is a shop with groceries, fish and chips and alcohol
– everything you need!
Balgal Beach is part of the Northern Beaches of Townsville with a sand beach and stinger net from November to May. Turn east off the Bruce Highway, 1 km south of Rollingstone, travel 5 km more. It’s at the
north end of town near the boat ramp.
For those with a boat, it is a great base to explore the Palm Island group in the Great Barrier Reef. Watch for the bugs!
Look up QLD site 41 in CAMPS 10 or if you have our CAMPS AUSTRALIA WIDE App as well – simply go to the map or list and search with the site name!
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long can I stay at Balgal Beach?
There’s a 48-hour stay limit, and you can visit once per week. It’s a popular spot so arriving early is recommended to secure a spot.
Is Balgal Beach pet friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this campsite, making it a great option for travellers with furry companions.
What facilities are available at Balgal Beach?
The site has excellent facilities including a disability toilet, cold shower, BBQ, picnic table, dump point and water. There’s also a shop across the road with groceries, fish and chips, and alcohol.
When is the stinger net in place?
A stinger net is in place from November to May for safe swimming at the sand beach.
Can I launch a boat at Balgal Beach?
Yes, there’s a boat ramp at the north end of town near the camping area. It’s a great base for exploring the Palm Island group in the Great Barrier Reef.
Is there mobile phone coverage at Balgal Beach?
Yes, there is mobile phone coverage available at this site.
What else is there to do at Balgal Beach?
The site is right on the beach with a beautiful creek offering good fishing and walking opportunities. There’s also ample shade for relaxing.
How do I get to Balgal Beach?
Turn east off the Bruce Highway, 1 km south of Rollingstone, then travel 5 km more. The camping area is at the north end of town near the boat ramp.
