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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.

Here’s a preview of free Queensland campsites we have found during our travels, discover more with our App and comprehensive Camps Guidebooks.

Ravenswood Pub - Images courtesy Janet Peters

Freedom Camp at the Railway Hotel, Ravenswood Queensland

2 June, 2023

Ravenswood Pub – Images courtesy Janet Peters Ravenswood is in North Queensland. Built in 1902, once a gold mining town with 5000 residents and over 30 hotels in the late 1800s, now it is just a sleepy Outback town and a nice place to stop for a night. Traveller Janet Peters said, the publican loves visitors to partake a beer on arrival. “The kitchen is always open to purchase food. Very friendly people and locals were full of info on red claw at the dam, 115 km up the road.” Ravenswood Pub Camping Area – Images courtesy Janet Peters There is a

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Free camps - Victoria Hill Bush Camp - image Desley Hodge

8 PET FRIENDLY FREE CAMPS

12 May, 2023

Victoria Hill Bush Camp – image Desley Hodge Big thanks to Desley Hodge for sending in her photos of Victoria Hill Bush free camp – near Warwick, Queensland. Have you camped here? She said, “Had been mowed and river was full, so looked great with people fishing. We also loved 697 Canungra Showgrounds and NSW 169 Woodenbong Campground.” “LOVE the larger maps book. The hardcover makes it easier to have open on my lap and love having a visual of the campsites. Planning trip to Cooper Pedy next!” This newsletter is jam packed with pet-friendly FREE CAMPS across Australia, to

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Alan & June Brown Car Park free camp, Maryborough QLD

FREE CAMP at Maryborough, Queensland

12 May, 2023

Maryborough is a town and region with excellent options for RV travellers.  If you like being right in a city centre, then camp a night or two at The Alan and June Brown Car Park. This RV park is for travellers with self contained vehicles only. Pets are allowed and it is 48 hours only. Toilets are across the street, as is more RV day parking. And it is well signed.  The fact that it is behind the police station, also gives travellers peace of mind.  Although this is simply a car park, and you are close to a road –

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CAMPS loved our visit to Leyburn Sports Ground - image Hugh Gilmore

Free camp at Leyburn Sports Ground, Queensland

10 March, 2023

CAMPS loved our visit to Leyburn Sports Ground – image Hugh Gilmore Since we visited, Leyburn Sports Ground very flash automatic showers and a dump point all on site. Here’s some of the bird life at Leyburn, Queensland, Australia and a look at their FREE recreation ground. CAMPS at Leyburn Sports Ground It is a great spot to set up your tent, caravan or Big Rig. The site is lovely, grassy and HUGE. image Karen & Mal Grice This free campground has a 72 hour limit – with new showers, a flushing loo and dump point. Thanks Karen & Mal

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Theebine Hotel owner, Jackson, Queensland

Have fun at Theebine Hotel, Queensland

11 November, 2022

Theebine Hotel owner, Jackson If you haven’t been to Theebine, then you should!  Update: We were back again, last weekend for the opening of the new deck at Theebine Hotel. What a night, and I slept like a baby in the van. Check out the photos on our socials! We visited last September, met the publican,  some CAMPS fans (thanks Jeanette and friends) and said hi to the local councillor, Cr Dolly Jensen and had a lovely relaxed lunch! Since then, the Mary River flooded and has caused dreadful damage to the area. So, I’d say, they need your support even

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Lloyd Jones Weir

Fish and swim at peaceful Lloyd Jones Weir, QLD

28 October, 2022

Lloyd Jones Weir is a peaceful camping spot located among trees on the banks of the pretty Alice River. Campers love this free campsite because it is tidy and clean with plenty of shade and sufficient facilities. As well as being a great place for bird watching, Lloyd Jones Weir has a sandy beach next to a lagoon where you can sun yourself and some great places to fish and swim. Where: 15 km South West of BarcaldineToilets: YesCamp Fires: Yes (BBQs available)Pet friendly: YesShowers: NoWater: YesPower: NoMobile Reception: YesBig Rig Access: YesGetting There: Turn West off Landsborough Highway 5 km South of Barcaldine for 9km. There is a 1km

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The Maryanne Campsite Yuleba Queensland

Free camp and relive history at The Maryanne, Yuleba, Queensland

21 September, 2022

The last Cobb & Co coach service in Australia travelled 76 km from Surat to Yuleba in 1924.  In Yuleba, check out the The Cobb & Co Wall before you set out. You can learn about the horse drawn carriages, the changing stations and the coach run if you drive the Cobb & Co Way, as you travel along this route.

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Camps Australia Wide stop at Winton - Long Waterhole, Queensland - Drone image by Hugh Gilmore

Favourite free camp: Long Waterhole, Winton, Queensland

12 September, 2022

Drone image by Hugh Gilmore Geez, we enjoyed our night here! The sky and birdlife was amazing – but rug up as it was on the chilly side (it was winter).⠀ Long Waterhole in Winton, Queensland is commonly known as the locals’ waterhole. It is approximately 2 km from Winton (dirt road) on the Jundah Road. Long Waterhole is man-made and was once used during the Outback Festival as the site for the World Crayfish Derby! Camps Australia Wide stop at Winton – Long Waterhole The townsfolk often go there in the summertime for a swim and occasionally a speedboat

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