81 Camping Sites in Australia: State by State

Every campsite has its own unique look and feel that wins travellers over whenever they stop for the night. Whilst each site has a certain character, there are some locations scattered throughout Australia that offer views or have an unforgettable aura.

From family havens to rural paradises, we have sifted through the thousands of locals across Australia to bring you the definitive lowdown on the best campsites across the country, for each state and territory.

Looking For The Less Mainstream Spots? Here’s Our List

ACT

1. Canberra Tourist Park

Location: Gunaghlin, ACT 2912

Free: No

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: BBQ Areas, Showers & Toilets, Powered Connections

Rating: 5 Stars

New South Wales

Blue Mountains

2. Lake Lyell Recreation Park Campground

Location: Lithgow, NSW 2790

Free: No

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: BBQ Areas, Water Slide, Boating Facilities, On-Site Café

Rating: 5 Stars

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New England & North West

3. Cullendore High Country

Location: Cullendore, NSW 2372

Free: No

Pets Allowed: No

Features: Showers, Walking Trails, Fishing Spots

Rating: 5 stars

Hunter Region

4. Belmont Lakeside Holiday Park

Location: Belmont, NSW 2280

Free: No

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Kids Playground, Swimming Pool, Walking Trails, Fishing Available

Rating: 5 stars

Central Coast

5. The Pines Camping Area

Location: Martinsville, NSW

Free: Yes

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Toilets, State Forest Access, Walking Trails

Rating: 5 stars

North Coast NSW

6. Treachery Camp Seal Rocks

Location: Seal Rocks, NSW

Free: No

Pets Allowed: No

Features: Onsite Café, BBQ Areas, Fishing Spot

Rating: 5 Stars

The Murray

7. Little Tom’s Beach

Location: NSW/VIC Border Cobram

Free: Yes

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Fishing, Phone Reception

Rating: 5 Stars

Central NSW

8. Carcoar Dam

Location: Carcoar, NSW 2791

Free: Yes

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Boat Ramp, Showers, BBQ Areas

Rating: 5 stars

Riverina

9. Kohlhagens Beach

Location: Yarragundry, NSW

Free: Yes

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Fishing, Swimming Access

Rating: 5 stars

South Coast

10. Mystery Bay Campground

Location: Mystery Bay, NSW

Free: No

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Walking Trail, Fishing Spots, Boat Ramps

Rating: 5 stars

Snowy Mountains

11. Island Bend Campground

Location: Kociuszko National Park

Free: No

Pets Allowed: No

Features: BBQ Areas, Walking Trails, National Park Access

Rating: 5 Stars

Capital Country

12. Wollondilly River Station

Location: Wombeyan Caves, NSW 2580

Free: No

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Swimming Allowed, Toilets, Fishing Area

Rating: 5 Stars

Outback NSW

13. Opal Caravan Park

Location: Lightning Ridge, NSW

Free: No

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: BBQ Areas, Kids Play Area, Laundry Facilities

Rating: 5 Stars

Sydney

14. Bents Basin Campground

Location: Greendale, NSW 2745

Free: No

Pets Allowed: No

Features: National Park Access, BBQ Areas, Shower Facilites,

Rating: 5 Stars

Northern Territory

MacDonnell

15. Morris Park Lookout

Location: Meerenie, NT

Free: Yes

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: 4WD Trails, Fire Spots,

Rating: 5 Stars

Lasseter

16. Ayers Rock/Uluru Camping Resort

Location: Yulara, NT 0872

Free: No

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Kids Play Area, Walking Trails, Laundry Facilities, BBQ Areas

Rating: 5 Stars

Darwin

17. Robbie Robbins Reserve

Location: Berrimah, NT

Free: No

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Laundromat, Showers, Powered Hookups

Rating: 5 Stars

Katherine Daly

18. Mataranka Homestead Tourist Resort

Location: Mataranka, NT 0852

Free: No

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Walking Trails, Fishing Spots, Laundromat

Rating: 5 Stars

Barkly

19. Barkly Homestead Roadhouse

Location: Tablelands, NT

Free: No

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Laundromat, BBQ Areas, Swimming Spots

Rating: 5 Stars

Alice Springs

20. Wanngardi Park

Location: Alice Springs, NT

Free: No

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Walking Trails, 4WD Trails, Laundromat

Rating: 5 Stars

Litchfield Kakadu Arnhem

21. Black Point – Garig Gunak Barlu

Location: Cobourg Peninsula, NT

Free: No

Pets Allowed: No

Features: National Park Access, Fishing Sports, 4WD Trails

Rating: 5 Stars

Queensland

Sunshine Coast

22. Borumba Deer Park

Location: Imbil, QLD

Free: No

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: On-site café, Kids Play Area, Hiking & Walking Trails, Boat Ramp Access

Rating: 5 stars

Gold Coast

23. Mt Nimmel Lodge Campground

Location: Austinville, QLD

Free: No

Pets Allowed: No

Features: Walking Trails, Showers, Laundromat

Rating: 5 Stars

Brisbane

24. Amity Point Camping Ground

Location: North Stradbroke Island, QLD

Free: No

Pets Allowed: No

Features: Fishing, Boat Ramp Access, Swimming Spots

Rating: 5 Stars

Tropical North Queensland

25. Paronella Park Caravan Park

Location: Mena Creek, QLD 4871

Free: No

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Walking Trails, Onsite Café, Wi-FI, Laundromat

Rating: 5 Stars

Capricorn

26. Fisherman’s Beach Holiday Park

Location: Emu Park, QLD 4710

Free: No

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Wi-FI, Laundry, BBQ Areas,

Rating: 5 stars

Outback Queensland

27. Julia Creek Caravan Park

Location: Julia Creek, QLD

Free: No

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Laundromat, BBQ Areas, Toilets

Rating: 5 Stars

Gladstone

28. Boynedale Bush Camp

Location: Boynedale, QLD

Free: Yes

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Swimming Spots, Fishing, Boat Ramp Access

Rating: 5 Stars

Fraser Coast

29. Tiaro Memorial Park

Location: Tiaro, QLD

Free: Yes

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: BBQ Areas, Toilets, Kids Play Area

Rating: 5 Stars

Bundaberg

30. Bargara Beach Caravan Park

Location: Bargara, QLD 4670

Free: No

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Wi-FI, Kids Play Area, Walking & Biking Trails

Rating: 5 Stars

Whitsundays

31. Seabreeze Tourist Park

Location: Cannonvale, QLD 4802

Free: No

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Laundromat, Swimming Spots, Boat Ramp Access

Rating: 5 Stars

Southern Queensland Country

32. Foxbar Falls Campground

Location: Amiens, QLD

Free: No

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Laundromat, Wi-FI, Kids Play Area, Walking and Hiking Trails

Rating: 5 Stars

Townsville

33. Balgal Beach

Location: Balgal Beach, QLD

Free: Yes

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Fishing Spots, Toilets, Boat Ramp Access

Rating: 5 Stars

Resources: Guide to camping in Queensland’s National Parks

South Australia

Kangaroo Island

34. Western KI Caravan Park

Location: Karatta, SA

Free: No

Pets Allowed: No

Features: Laundromat, Walking Trails, BBQ Areas,

Rating: 5 Stars

Related: Kangaroo Island Camping Guide

Yorke Peninsula

35. Stenhouse Bay Campground

Location: Inneston, SA

Free: No

Pets Allowed: No

Features: National Park Access, Walking Trails, Fishing Spots

Rating: 5 Stars

Flinders Ranges & Outback

36. White Cliffs Reserve

Location: Koolunga, SA

Free: Yes

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Walking Trails, Fishing Spots, Swimming Spots

Rating: 5 Stars

Eyre Peninsula

37. Perlubie Beach

Location: Perlubie, SA

Free: No

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Kids Play Area, Fishing Spot, Boat Ramp Access

Rating: 5 Stars

Adelaide

38. Belair National Park Caravan Park

Location: Belair, SA 5052

Free: No

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Kids Play Area, Laundromat, Walking Trails

Rating: 5 Stars

Adelaide Hills

39. Hahndorf Resort

Location: Hahndorf, SA 5245

Free: No

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Wi-FI, Laundromat, Kids Amenities, BBQ Areas

Rating: 5 Stars

Related: Top 6 Things To Do in Hahndorf

Barossa

40. Greenock Centenary Park

Location: Greenock, SA

Free: No

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Kids Play Area, BBQ Areas, Toilets

Rating: 5 Stars

Riverland

41. Riverland Caravan Park

Location: Renmark, SA 5341

Free: No

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Kids Amenities, Boat Facilities, Biking & Walking Trails

Rating: 5 Stars

Fleurieu Peninsula

42. Frank Potts Reserve

Location: Langhorne Creek, SA

Free: Yes

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Toilets, Potable Drinking Water

Rating: 5 Stars

Murray River, Lakes & Coorong

43. Lake Albert Caravan Park

Location: Meningie, SA 5264

Free: No

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Wi-Fi, Kids Play Area, Beach Driving

Rating: 5 Stars

Limestone Coast

44. Cape Banks Lighthouse

Location: Carpenter Rocks, SA

Free: No

Pets Allowed: No

Features: Fishing Spots, National Park Access, Walking & 4WD Trails Available

Rating: 5 Stars

Clare Valley

45. Worlds End Reserve @ Burra Gorge

Location: Worlds End, SA

Free: Yes

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Walking Trails, Fires Allowed, Toilet Access

Rating: 5 Stars

Tasmania

Hobart & The South

46. The Lea

Location: Kingston, TAS 7050

Free: No

Pets Allowed: No

Features: Walking Trails, Laundromat, BBQ Areas

Rating: 5 Stars

East Coast

47. Sloop Reef

Location: Bay of Fires, TAS

Free: Yes

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Beach Access, Great Views

Rating: 5 Stars

North West

48. Marrawah Green Point Campground

Location: Marrawah, TAS

Free: Yes

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Kids Play Area, Swimming Spots, BBQ Areas

Rating: 5 Stars

West Coast

49. Queenstown Cabin & Tourist Park

Location: Queenstown, TAS

Free: No

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Wi-Fi, Laundromat, Walking Trails, Showers

Rating: 5 Stars

Launceston & The North

50. Lower Liffey Campground

Location: Liffey, TAS

Free: Yes

Pets Allowed: No

Features: Walking Trails, Toilets, Swimming Spots

Rating: 5 Stars

Victoria

Melbourne East

51. Starlings Gap

Location: McMahons Creek, VIC

Free: Yes

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Walking Trails, State Forest Access, 4WD Trails

Rating: 5 Stars

Central Murray

52. Yarrawonga Holiday Park

Location: Yarrawonga, VIC 3730

Free: No

Pets Allowed: No

Features: Laundromat, Boat Ramp Access, Fishing Spots

Rating: 5 Stars

Goulburn

53. Euroa Caravan Park

Location: Euroa, VIC 3666

Free: No

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Walking Trails, Laundromat, BBQ Areas

Rating: 5 Stars

Wimmera

54. Lake Lascelles Camping Area

Location: Hopetoun, VIC

Free: No

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Boat Ramp Access, Fishing Spots, Walking Trails

Rating: 5 Stars

Mallee

55. Lake Boga Caravan Park

Location: Lake Boga, VIC 3584

Free: No

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Laundromat, Boat Ramp Access, Walking Trails

Rating: 5 Stars

Bendigo Loddon

56. Warburtons Bridge

Location: Glenluce, VIC

Free: Yes

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Fishing, Fires Allowed, Toilets

Rating: 5 Stars

Lakes Region

57. Log Crossing

Location: Kalimna West, VIC

Free: Yes

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Walking Trails, State Forest Access, Toilets

Rating: 5 Stars

Macedon

58. Lerdegerg Campground

Location: Lerdegerg State Park, VIC

Free: Yes

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Walking & Hiking Trails, State Forest Access, Toilets

Rating: 5 Stars

Gippsland

59. Tidal River Campground

Location: Tidal River, VIC

Free: No

Pets Allowed: No

Features: Laundromat, Kids Play Areas, National Park Access

Rating: 5 Stars

Phillip Island

60. Kilcunda Oceanview Holiday Retreat

Location: Kilcunda, VIC

Free: No

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Laundromat, Kids Play Area, Fishing Spots

Rating: 5 Stars

Geelong & The Bellarine

61. Bunjils Lookout

Location: Maude, VIC

Free: Yes

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Kids Play Area, BBQ Areas, Toilets

Melbourne

62. Werribee South Caravan Park

Location: Werribee South, VIC 3030

Free: No

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Laundromat, Boat Ramp Access, Fishing Spots

Rating: 5 Stars

Great Ocean Road

63. Beauchamp Falls Reserve

Location: Beach Forest, VIC

Free: Yes

Pets Allowed: No

Features: Walking Trails, BBQ Areas, Toilets

Rating: 5 Stars

Western Grampians

64. Taylors Lake Camp

Location: Drung, VIC

Free: Yes

Pets Allowed: No

Features: State Forest Access, Boat Ramp Access, Walking Trails

Rating: 5 Stars

Upper Yarra

65. Kendalls Camping Area

Location: Rubicon Dirt Section, VIC

Free: Yes

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Walking Trails, 4WD Trails, Fishing Spots

Rating: 5 Stars

High Country

66. Edi Cutting Campground

Location: Edi, VIC

Free: Yes

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: State Forest Access, Walking Trails, Fishing

Rating: 5 Stars

Ballarat

67. Mugwamp Camp Area

Location: Mugwamp, VIC

Free: Yes

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: 4WD Trails, BBQ Areas, Toilets

Rating: 5 Stars

Central Highlands

68. Halls Gap Lakeside Tourist Park

Location: Halls Gap, VIC 3381

Free: No

Pets Allowed: No

Features: Wi-FI, Swimming Pool, Kids Amenities, Walking & Biking Trails,

Rating: 5 Stars

Spa Country

69. Jubilee Lake Holiday Park

Location: Daylesford, VIC 3460

Free: No

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Laundromat, Kids Play Area, Boat Ramp Access

Rating: 5 Stars

Mornington Peninsula

70. Balnarring Foreshore Reserve

Location: Balnarring Beach, VIC

Free: No

Pets Allowed: No

Features: Fishing Spots, Swimming Spots, Toilets

Rating: 5 Stars

Murray East

71. Richardsons Bend

Location: Barnawartha North, VIC

Free:Yes

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Boat Ramp Access, National Park Access, Fishing

Rating: 5 Stars

Western Australia

Perth

72. Fremantle Village

Location: South Fremantle, WA

Free: No

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Wi-FI, Laundromat, Biking Trails, Fishing Spots

Rating: 5 Stars

73. Gwambygine Avon Ascent

Location: Gwambygine, WA

Free: Yes

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Kids Play Area, Walking Trails, BBQ Areas

Rating: 5 Stars

North West

74. Barn Hill Station

Location: Roebuck, WA

Free: No

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Laundromat, Boat Ramp Access, Walking Trails

Rating: 5 Stars

75. Windjana Gorge National Park

Location: King Leopold Ranges, WA

Free: No

Pets Allowed: No

Features: Walking Trails, National Park Access, Toilets

Rating: 5 Stars

South West

76. Lake Brockman Tourist Park

Location: Cookernup, WA 6220

Free: No

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Kids Play Area, Boat Ramp Access, Walking & 4WD Trails

Rating: 5 Stars

77. Honeymoon Pool

Location: Worsley, WA

Free: No

Pets Allowed: No

Features: National Park Access, Walking Trails, Fishing Access

Rating: 5 Stars

Golden Outback

78. Pink Lake Tourist Park

Location: Esperance, WA 6450

Free: No

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Laundromat, Kids Play Area, BBQ Areas

Rating: 5 Stars

79. Lucky Bay Campground

Location: Cape Le Grand National Park

Free: No

Pets Allowed: No

Features: National Park Access, Walking & 4WD Trails, Fishing & Swimming Spots

Rating: 5 Stars

Coral Coast

80. Capricorn Holiday Park

Location: Carnarvon, WA 6701

Free: No

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Laundromat, BBQ Areas, Swimming Spots

Rating: 5 Stars

81. Freshwater Point

Location: Arrowsmith, WA

Free: Yes

Pets Allowed: Yes

Features: Fishing Spots, Swimming Spots, Toilets

Rating: 5 Stars

Related: Coral Bay Camping Guide

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