This heavenly spot is a popular one and local council policy requires all campers must make a booking for this free camp area, via phone or online.Balgal Beach forms part of the popular Northern Beaches district of Townsville North Queensland. Offering a superb sand beach and secure swimming in the stinger net from November to May, Balgal is ideal for a relaxing day by the ocean or a fun way to spend time with the whole family. The area is also a renowned river fishing location.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. Prebooking is required. 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!