Caravan Camping Near Barcaldine, Queensland, AU: 12 Best Caravan Parks 2026

Barcaldine serves up over 50 caravan sites tailored for travellers rolling through central Queensland. Expect powered spots, water hook-ups, and big-rig friendly bays—perfect for a region where distances stretch. Wildlife-watching and hiking are the main draws here; it’s not unusual to spot red kangaroos at dawn, or wedge-tailed eagles circling the western horizon. You’ll find sites as low as $15 a night, with most sitting around $32. For a reliable stop, Dunblane (928 reviews) is a traveller favourite for its outback views and friendly hosts. Barcaldine Caravan Park (2 reviews) sits close to town, making supply runs easy. Bring your sense of adventure—and a sturdy hat. The sun here doesn’t mess around.

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Top-rated caravan parks near Barcaldine

Barcaldine serves up over 50 caravan sites tailored for travellers rolling through central Queensland. Expect powered spots, water hook-ups, and big-rig friendly bays—perfect for a region where distances stretch. Wildlife-watching and hiking are the main draws here; it’s not unusual to spot red kangaroos at dawn, or wedge-tailed eagles circling the western horizon. You’ll find sites as low as $15 a night, with most sitting around $32. For a reliable stop, Dunblane (928 reviews) is a traveller favourite for its outback views and friendly hosts. Barcaldine Caravan Park (2 reviews) sits close to town, making supply runs easy. Bring your sense of adventure—and a sturdy hat. The sun here doesn’t mess around.

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Top-rated caravan parks near Barcaldine

1. Dunblane

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9.4km from Barcaldine · 9 sites · Tents, RVs

Welcome to Barcy! Looking for a campsite where you can camp on your own or just with your friends? Want to learn more about wool growing and sheep grazing businesses? Want to see wildlife (emus, brolgas, kangaroos including the red kangaroo, eagles, echidnas) and livestock in their paddocks? Consider the self-drive tour. Walk the pet, light a fire at night and let the kids explore. Several sites have hot water for open air baths or tubs. Dunblane is a wool sheep grazing property located just off the Landsborough (Matilda) Highway 8km west of Barcaldine. We welcome camping guests and we're happy to share our place with others. Only one booking allowed at each site so you will have the site to yourself, although you are able to book so friends can also stay with you. Pull in, light a fire, watch for falling stars, walk the dog and let the kids explore. Check the sunsets that never fail. Amenities depend on the site booked - check the options listed. Kids under 15 stay free! Dog and pet friendly.

2. Barcaldine Caravan Park

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0.8km from Barcaldine · 27 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Barcaldine Caravan Park is an oasis in the outback, providing large, grassy powered and unpowered caravan sites, tent sites and ensuite cabins. With fully equipped camp kitchen and campfires and cooking during the season, you will free right at home. Clean, ensuited amenities with disabled access and a coin operated laundry. Free Starlink wifi all around the park.

3. Bush Camp @ Slygo Station

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71km from Barcaldine · 20 sites · RVs

Bush camp on the road between Jericho and Blackall. Cleared sites, with lovely bush outlooks, ideal for self-contained campers wanting peace and quiet. Lots of birdlife - great for bird watchers! On a clear night - the stars here are incredible! Please ensure you are fully self-sufficient with have your own toilet, power, water etc, and we kindly ask you take all waste when you go. There is a dump site in Jericho, 27km away. You are welcome to choose your own spot within the designated 2ha cleared camping area. Plenty of space to find your own private, level patch. Lots of space, even for larger vehicles. Plenty of options for shade. Pets are welcome, but they must be kept on a lead at all times, as there are working Maremmers and station dogs in the area. Because of the landscape and some older farm equipment on the land, and in order to maintain a peaceful setting, we prefer to not accept bookings with children.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Emma

3 weeks ago

5 m Class B

With pets

2 nights at Dunblane

Incredible host, extremely accommodating & kind. Really cool sites & outback bathing - loved it!

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Steve

November 2025

8 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Dunblane

We had stayed at McBride's flowing bore before and booked it. Due to forecast of rain David contacted us and arranged an alternative site for us at the shearing shed. This was an excellent alternative, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thanks David for making it happen.

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Courtney

November 2025

6 m travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Dunblane

We loved our family stay at the shed shearing farm and will defentinley be back in future for such a unique exsperince! David (Host) was very caring a accomadating during our stay and kept us informed with the weather. The hot baths were amazing, nice to relax in while hearing, seing sheep and watching the sun go down was very refreshing after a long day travelling. There is a few goats that like to be around your camp site and are friendly.

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Chris

November 2025

9 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Dunblane

Second time we've stopped here. Lovely place to stop for the night.

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Shiralee

October 2025

13 m travel trailer

3 nights at Dunblane

We loved our time at Dunblane Station- Nickos camp. Whilst it was very hot when we stayed there, it was still a great camp. Not far off the road but far enough that the road noise isn’t intrusive. Surrounded by grasslands and sheep, we had a very relaxing 3 days. To top it off the Fire Bath is amazing! We didn’t heat it up as the weather was so hot but it was very refreshing and enjoyable to sit I. The deep bath and watch the world go by.

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Sarah

October 2025

8 m travel trailer

With kids

1 night at Dunblane

We had an absolutely incredible time at Dunblane. From welcoming messages giving clear directions for how to access our campsite and facilities to his arrival shortly after ours, David was a great host and actively involved my two young teenaged boys and I in some genuine farm work, helping him to sort his sheep into their yards. After some pretty intensive labour we soaked our hard working bones in his deep artesian baths that had to be filled up in the afternoon to allow them time to cool for the evening - that’s how hot the artesian water is! Not going to lie, the amenities - as is clearly stated from the outset - are not terribly appealing! We used our own toilet and shower. I wouldn’t recommend relying on those that are there, although they are available if need be. Best to go out fully self contained and just enjoy the genuine farm experience, the gorgeous sunset over David’s expansive land, and the relaxing hot baths at the end of the day. We would do it all over again and will be back if we ever get the chance.

Andrew

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Dunblane

Great spot . Love the hot tub on sunset Thanks David

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Laura

October 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Dunblane

Ripper place. We drove from Brisbane to Winton and my 5yo boy says the highlight was staying on that sheep station! The big yellow bath was heaven. Need I say more!

Jason

October 2025

5 m travel trailer

2 nights at Dunblane

Great spot so close to town but you feel like you’re miles away. Not used to the sound of sheep so that was very cool. The fire tub is brilliant. What an amazing way to watch the sun go down. Thanks!

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Sandra

October 2025

9 m travel trailer

1 night at Dunblane

We loved the fact that no-one else was camped around us and having a soak in the tub has been a highlight of our lap. The night sky was a bit cloudy at midnight but I still managed to get some great photos, including a colourful sunset. The only thing needed is some shade for the afternoon sun. Because we did not have neighbours we were comfortable starting up the generator to allow us to run our air conditioning. Not everyone has this as a back up for hot days. We would come back again, definitely in the cooler months.

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Lyndell

September 2025

7 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Dunblane

Beautiful spot to camp. Sunsets beautiful; sunrises absolutely amazing! We loved watching the sheep; kangaroos; emus; plains turkey etc come to the billabong to drink.

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Daisy

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Dunblane

Amazing will definitely be back! David was so welcoming

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Emily

September 2025

7 m travel trailer

With kids

2 nights at Dunblane

We had a fabulous two nights at Dunblane station. David was so nice and welcoming. The artesian baths were great! The sheering was happening during our stay, which really added to our experience! Our little boys got to cuddle baby lambs and get involved with the workers. Would definitely stay again!

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Jenny

September 2025

7 m pop-up camper

With kids

1 night at Dunblane

Our stay at Dunblane was such a wonderful experience. We stayed at the shearing shed and arrived at around 5pm just in time to set up and enjoy the sunset from the artesian baths. Then as the sun went down and the sky darkened you get to experience the most amazing sky filled with stars. There was no one else around which made it even more spectacular. We sent David a message as we were arriving and he popped down to welcome us and tell us a bit about his farm. Everything was really well thought out and they have plenty of info on site for you to drive straight in and set up and to learn about the way of life on their property. We will definitely stay again if we are in the area. Thanks David!

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Julie

September 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Dunblane

An excellent camping experience. Out of this world for city slickers, it will totally blow your mind. Have a bath, experience life on a working sheep station and marvel at all the creatures. David provides an amazing outback adventure. You would be mad to miss this.

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Accelerate

September 2025

6 m pop-up camper

1 night at Dunblane

Accommodated to us really well. Was very friendly we experienced time on the farm with the sheep. Going through the process of what they do on the farm with sharing sheep them by night we had our Artesian baths and watched the stars

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Julie

September 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Dunblane

Camping at Dunblane is an outback experience that the average city slicker should not miss. David is a very accommodating host and the Jack and Jillaroo experience gives you a real sense of life on a sheep station. The hot artesian baths are the cherry on top and I highly recommend staying at the Shearers shed as well as McBrides for two unique locations. Stepping into the shearers shed is a genuine privilege and the animals that come to the waterhole at McBrides is wonderful. Can’t rave highly enough and so grateful to be able to stay here on our outback adventure.