Free camping sites in Queensland
Camping and caravanning is one of the more rewarding ways to explore and experience a place. This is especially true in a country famous for the great outdoors.
There are plenty of free campsites tucked away around Queensland – but if you don’t know where they are you can easily miss them. People often assume that it won’t be difficult to find a place to stopover on a budget but soon discover it can be a lot more expensive than anticipated. Or worse, they can’t find somewhere to stop and continue driving when they are tired.

Does freedom camping help Aussie communities?
It's amazing after all the positive stories that are out there about RV travellers and campers and how much they support rural communities, that some councils (and business owners) still believe free camping is of no benefit to their towns! However, we've heard from...

New listing! A pub stay in Jericho, QLD
The Jordan Valley Hotel in Jericho, QLD is new to CAMPS 11 - you'll also find it on the CAMPS AUSTRALIA WIDE App. It is QLD site 443 in Camps 11, we checked it out on our Outback Queensland trip last year. Robert and Gay Stubbs purchased the business in 2005 but...

GoRV Freedom Camp of the Month: Cunningham Highway (The Pocket) Reserve, QLD
Cunningham Highway (The Pocket) Reserve in southern Queensland, is our latest freedom camp of the month, featured in GO RV, on page 48-49. Check out more in their online magazine: http://www.emag.gorv.com.au/mag/0231001001603862379 Pre-order your newly released...

Our new “Freedom Camp” column in GoRV magazine!
Introducing a brand new column we are writing for Go RV - called the "Freedom Camp of the Month". Our first article is all about Julia Creek RV Friendly Site and the lovely town of Julia Creek! We chat about Julia Creek Visitor Information Centre, more things to...

Jundah Hotel Caravan Park is now free!
by Jed Elmer We are all feeling the pinch financially at the moment, with many campsites and caravan parks increasing their fees year on year, and free sites sometimes feeling a bit 'bare bones'. It’s a rare pleasure to hear about a council bucking the trend and...

Free camp at Queensland’s Gregory Downs
Travellers rave about this beautiful little town, on the lovely Gregory River and “gateway” to Lawn Hill Gorge. Burke Shire Council operates a free, low-impact camping area in the township with toilets, dump point, showers and shade, plus it is suitable for pets and...

A free camping beach in QLD? Try Balgal Beach
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...

Free lakeside relaxation at Boynedale Bush Camp, QLD
We love the Boynedale Bush Camp for the views over Lake Awonga! This is a wildlife sanctuary, so pets are discouraged. Small dogs may be allowed on leads. There are drop toilets, picnic tables and fireplaces, with mobile phone coverage, a boat ramp and it is suitable...

Free Stopover: Alwyn Francis Bridge, QLD
Just south of Kingaroy, we'd recommend a shady, quiet campground - and beside the Stuart River (we've heard there may not be much water in it at the moment though). Alwyn Francis Bridge at Taabinga, has toilets, picnic tables, mobile phone coverage and is pet...

Camping is on at Lake Proserpine
The picnic area Lake Proserpine Free camping at Lake Proserpine opened in October, 2019! Whitsunday Regional Council have just announced the development of the recreational facilities at beautiful Lake Proserpine to include a campground. Land has been...
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