The best river, stream, or creek caravan campgrounds near Ayr, Queensland

Looking for an outdoor adventure near Ayr, Queensland, and prefer the comfort of a caravan? Hipcamp's got you covered with over 267 options that fit your accommodation preference and activity/terrain preference of rivers. With top campsites like Crystal Creek (424 reviews), Ben Lomond Station (256 reviews), and Bee Haven (196 reviews), you're sure to find the perfect spot to park your caravan and enjoy the great outdoors. Popular amenities like showers, toilets, and cooking equipment are available, and you can also try out activities like wind sports, visiting historic sites, and enjoying the autumn foliage. And with options as low as $15 per night and an average price of $25 per night, you're sure to find a great deal on your camping adventure.

89% (191)

Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for an outdoor adventure near Ayr, Queensland, and prefer the comfort of a caravan? Hipcamp's got you covered with over 267 options that fit your accommodation preference and activity/terrain preference of rivers. With top campsites like Crystal Creek (424 reviews), Ben Lomond Station (256 reviews), and Bee Haven (196 reviews), you're sure to find the perfect spot to park your caravan and enjoy the great outdoors. Popular amenities like showers, toilets, and cooking equipment are available, and you can also try out activities like wind sports, visiting historic sites, and enjoying the autumn foliage. And with options as low as $15 per night and an average price of $25 per night, you're sure to find a great deal on your camping adventure.

89% (191)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Magnetic Island Retreat campsite

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(27)

74km from Ayr · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Picnic Bay, QLD

Our property on Magnetic Island in beautiful Picnic Bay is a stunning, flat, block of land, located just 400m from the beaches, restaurants and hotel. The block is private and secluded, with NO amenities, but just metres from everything! The Golf course is located right behind us and a bus stop is within 50m walk, that will take you all around the island. There are several glorious camp spots shaded by mature paperbark trees, overlooking Butler's Creek, which often runs during the wet season. The block is large and flat, perfectly suitable for campervans, tents, caravans and large motorhomes. There is a water available onsite for campers' use. You are able to fill your tank but are asked not to 'connect up', as it is for the use of ALL guests. To stay with us, you MUST be FULLY SELF-CONTAINED with your own toilet/shower facilities and power. Please leave no waste on the property and NO trace of your stay. The property is located in a wildlife corridor and we have koalas, kookaburras, curlews, wallabies and other animal residents nearby. Your dog is welcome onsite but must be on a leash at all times so as not to disturb guests or upset our wildlife. Please pick up it's waste at all times. IMPORTANT NOTE: If your dog disrupts other guests or neighbours by barking, or is threatening in anyway, you will be asked to leave the property without refund. Magnetic Island is located 8km offshore from Townsville and is accessed via a passenger ferry that operates every hour from the city and a vehicle barge that operates several times a day. Book via the 'Sealink' website. "Maggie" as the island is affectionately known, has a permanent population of about 3000 people. There are a two supermarkets, a medical centre, several resorts, dozens of restaurants and many other amenities to cater for residents and tourists. There are spectacular beaches, bush walks, koala spotting, boat tours, reef dive operators, art galleries, homeware shops, restaurants, coffee shops, a brewery, pubs and a bus stop nearby. Whilst here, be sure to feed the wild rock wallabies in Arcadia, go to the Toad Races at Arcadia Hotel, enjoy the Forts Walk to learn about the region's history, and take a boat tour on Aquascene cruises. It is the perfect spot for a relaxing getaway!!

2. WillowVale Park

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(115)

65km from Ayr · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Reid River, QLD

“WillowVale Park” is 200 acres set on the banks of the Reid River, QLD 4816. Half way between Townsville and Charters Towers on the Flinders Highway. Private area suitable for camping, caravans, RV’s right on the river bank. All year swimming, fishing, kayaking and canoeing. - Camp fires permitted. - Pets welcome but contained or restrained at all times. - No toilets so must have own toilet. - Groups bookings or up to two seperate camps at any one time. - Push bike riding and Hiking areas available. - Plenty of room to run for the kids.

3. Mount Elliot Park

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(114)

39km from Ayr · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Shirbourne, QLD

We are now open after the weather event closure. We look forward to welcoming you! Mount Elliot Park is a working cattle property that offers a bush experience to approved individuals. Located in the Burdekin Shire we are based in one of Australia’s best Barra fishing and bird watching areas. Sites are based on a slashed grassed paddock with access to a clear flowing creek. Campers can relax with open fire and surrounded by the beautiful mountain backdrop.

4. Mam Easy Stay

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76km from Ayr · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · Townsville, QLD

Aprox an acre of vacant land with creek access, flowing in wet season. Fruit trees, natural wildlife including kangaroos, black cockatoos and kookaburras plus Luci longdog, pool access, games room, access to shower and toilet if needed. Outdoor kitchen and weekend share meals, such as pizza, ribs, BBQ , seafood and homemade sausage rolls and pasties. Friendly family hosts welcome to join for music and drinks by the fire pit in cooler months with a camp stew. NRL games on big screen in bar area every weekend during season.

Stories from the community

Leo

October 2025

5 m pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Mount Elliot Park

We have stayed here a couple of times. Close to Townsville with a great little creek. We will be back again

Amazing vantage points right across the island.

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Fiona

October 2025

5 m pop-up camper

With pets

5 nights at Magnetic Island Retreat campsite

Close to shops, beach. Clean space. Quiet, with only one other group sharing the space.

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Gail

October 2025

8 m travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Mount Elliot Park

A beautiful peaceful location with a lovely private creek. Sites are spread out and there’s only 4 so very private. Fire pits provided and pets are welcome.

Cara

October 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Magnetic Island Retreat campsite

Beautiful place. Close to gorgeous golf course, koalas, awesome strip of funky restaurants (try the Italian place) and beautiful beaches. Bring everything you need as no facilities, but 100% it's worth it!

Cara

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Magnetic Island Retreat campsite

We enjoyed camping at Magnetic retreat. It is very close to beautiful picnic bay, with its iconic jetty and vibrant restaurants. Magnificent bird life and the golf course is right there with the possibility of koala spotting. Definitely need to bring everything you need as it's a self sufficient spot.

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John & Kylie

October 2025

7 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to WillowVale Park

Lovely and quiet, we liked that there is only 2 sites available, nice outlook over the dry river bed from our site.

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Thomas

October 2025

5 m car

Group trip

2 nights at Mount Elliot Park

Creek was beautiful site was great 2wd accessible. No complaints 👍

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Braden

September 2025

4 m pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to WillowVale Park

Great spot to unwind and take in the bush. Will definately be back again.

Fiona

September 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Mount Elliot Park

Nice open space and beautiful creek. Stary nights and awesome swimming holes. Could easily spend a week relaxing. Close to road but only local traffic. Dogs loved it.

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David

September 2025

10 m pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to Mount Elliot Park

Peaceful, quiet and relaxing, not a lot of water in the creek for swimming but enough to sit in and relax with a drink and cool down, the water was cold and refreshing and flowing Sitting around the fire with friends and family and being able to have the dogs was a bonus Excellant weekend

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Harry

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Mount Elliot Park

Great spot, easy to get to. Lovely surroundings. Host was easy to communicate with.

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Ellen

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Mount Elliot Park

Lovely spot on the creek, the campsites themselves are well cleared and maintained but the area surrounding them is quite overgrown. Nice spaced out sites

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Matthew

September 2025

2 m pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Mount Elliot Park

We made it after work Friday night. Falling asleep with a breeze and the creek running. The place is peaceful and just right for a relaxing weekend. This has been a favourite place for us. I just wish we could come more often. Top marks to Nat for opening the place up for camping. As always, if you’re looking for quiet and easy camping, book a weekend, you won’t regret it.

Greg

September 2025

7 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Mam Easy Stay

Very relaxing, a bit of a drive to Townsville central, but to come back to tranquility it's worth it. Two toilets and one hot shower. Not many people there. A couple of fire pits to use to toast marshmallows at. You have to be self contained power and water wise, but there are a

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Maria

August 2025

5 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Mount Elliot Park

We enjoyed our short stay with our 2 dogs. The mountain views are pretty and peaceful and even had a little dip in the creek. Not much water in it at the moment but still picturesque. We appreciated the level camp site too. Thank you, we will come again.

Leo

August 2025

5 m pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Mount Elliot Park

A short trip from Townsville into a bush getaway. Camp 1 has easier access to the creek. You can hear the creek as you sit by the fire at night.

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Zachary

August 2025

6 m pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to WillowVale Park

Is a great spot nestled under trees. Is great for a campfire with friends. Hosts are amazing and very accommodating

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Braden

August 2025

4 m pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to WillowVale Park

Awesome spot for camping. Family loved how peaceful the camp was. Even got to see a family of emus walk by.

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Wendy

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to WillowVale Park

Great place to get back to nature with views of emu & wallabies. Campsite had lots of space to feel tranquil & peaceful!

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Michael

August 2025

10 m travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Mount Elliot Park

Open paddock, neatly slashed. Nice sized fire pit also. Nice cold fresh water creek running behind the camp site that allows a shallow dip to cool down.