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
Related: Best Camping Spots on NSW South Coast
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
Related: 4 Best Camping Spots Near Brisbane
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
Related: Guide To Camping On Fraser Island
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
Related: 4 Best Free Camping Spots in Queensland
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
Related: 7 Camping Spots Along The Great Ocean Road
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
Related: Best Things To Do In The Grampians
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
Related: Top 5 Little Known Campgrounds in Victoria
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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