Beach Camping Near Bowen, Queensland, AU: 12 Best Beach Campsites 2025

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for finding the perfect camping experience. With over 240 options near Bowen, Queensland, Australia, you're sure to find the ideal beachside getaway. Whether you're looking for a tranquil spot by the creek or a base camp with all the facilities, we've got you covered. Check out our top campsites, like Creek and Antique Camping (233 reviews), Bowen Base Camp (27 reviews), and Hydeaway Stay - Powered (15 reviews), for a memorable stay. And with popular amenities like potable water, pet-friendly spaces, and clean toilets, your comfort is our priority. Plus, if you're up for some adventure, enjoy activities such as horseback riding, snow sports, and off-roading. Start planning your beachside camping trip today!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for finding the perfect camping experience. With over 240 options near Bowen, Queensland, Australia, you're sure to find the ideal beachside getaway. Whether you're looking for a tranquil spot by the creek or a base camp with all the facilities, we've got you covered. Check out our top campsites, like Creek and Antique Camping (233 reviews), Bowen Base Camp (27 reviews), and Hydeaway Stay - Powered (15 reviews), for a memorable stay. And with popular amenities like potable water, pet-friendly spaces, and clean toilets, your comfort is our priority. Plus, if you're up for some adventure, enjoy activities such as horseback riding, snow sports, and off-roading. Start planning your beachside camping trip today!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park

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56km from Bowen · 249 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Cannonvale, QLD

Make your Whitsundays getaway unforgettable at our pet-friendly Airlie Beach caravan park. Choose from cosy cabins, spacious caravan sites, or camping spots, then head out to explore world-class snorkelling, island hopping, and scuba diving. Relax by the resort-style pool, enjoy BBQ dinners, and let the kids have a blast at the splash park. Adventure and comfort, all in one perfect spot. Found along the stunning Whitsunday's coast, NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park offers a diverse range of accommodation options to suit every traveller's needs. From cosy cabins and villas to spacious camping and caravan sites, along with pet friendly and accessible accommodations, our holiday park is the perfect base for exploring the natural beauty of Queensland. Our cabins and villas provide the ultimate comfort with fully fitted kitchens, private bathrooms, and air conditioning, ensuring a refreshing retreat from the tropical warmth. For those who love the great outdoors, our camp sites and caravan sites, available in both powered and unpowered options, offer a delightful way to connect with nature. Pet owners will appreciate our pet friendly accommodation, ensuring no family member is left behind. Additionally, our accessible bungalow caters to guests with mobility needs, featuring an accessible ramp, bathroom, and kitchen for a comfortable and inclusive stay. NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park is about creating memorable experiences. Dive into our swimming pool, or enjoy the beachside setting for a serene day by the sea. Our bike hire service allows you to explore the scenic surroundings at your own pace. The on-site cafe is perfect for a quick drink and snack, while our BBQ and camp kitchen facilities offer the joy of outdoor cooking. The park's prime location makes it an ideal starting point for Whitsunday's cruises and island explorations. Discover the enchanting beauty of the pristine At Airlie Beach Holiday Park, you’ll find everything you need to make your trip comfortable, easy and fun. Accommodation to suit every style, from a villa to a campsite. A resort-style pool and splashpark where fun and relaxation await. A wild and wonderful world to explore outside, and a friendly reception team to book your adventure for you. Relax, because we’ve thought of everything.

2. Rose Bay Beach Caravan Bowen

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3km from Bowen · 27 sites · RVs, Lodging · Bowen, QLD

Welcome to Rose Bay Beach Caravan Park a stunning beachfront suburb in Bowen, Queensland. Situated on the serene Rose Bay, our caravan park offers easy beach access, and a range of accommodation options and a welcoming stay for all guests. At Rose Bay Beach Caravan Park, we pride ourselves on offering a unique and relaxing beachside experience. Our caravan park is more than just a place to stay – it’s a destination where you can unwind, connect with nature, and create lasting memories with loved ones. We’re a favourite Bowen camping spot for travellers, thanks to our unbeatable location and friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Our goal is to provide guests with a seamless blend of comfort, convenience, and the natural beauty of Bowen’s coastline. From well-maintained campground facilities to a range of accommodation options, we cater to families, couples, solo travelers, and adventurers alike. Located just minutes from Bowen’s local attractions, our caravan park is the perfect base to explore everything the region has to offer.

3. Harbour Lights Caravan Park

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0.4km from Bowen · 83 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Bowen, QLD

Harbour Lights Caravan Park is ideally located adjacent to the Harbour and Front beach. This small Top Tourist Park has lots of shady trees, is extremely quiet with great views and the friendly hospitality of a country town by the sea. Adjacent to the park, Bowen’s foreshore area has been transformed into a recreational area that includes a “Water Park”, a first class Skate park, a children’s playground, shared walking and cycle tracks, public barbecues, grassy picnic areas, an amphitheatre and interpretive centre. The park is just a short stroll (300m) to clubs, restaurants, cafes and a large variety of speciality shops including banks, post offices, supermarkets, pharmacies and many more in the town centre.

4. Whitsunday On The Beach

57km from Bowen · 19 sites · Lodging · Airlie Beach, QLD

Whitsunday On the Beach is situated right next to Airlie Beach Lagoon, making it the perfect base for your Whitsunday holiday. Whitsunday On the Beach offers you a friendly and relaxed atmosphere and is a few minutes away from the best dining, entertainment and shopping options. Whitsunday On the Beach is in the ideal location to make the most of paradise and your hosts can tailor your entire stay through their tour desk service. We are located in the very heart of Airlie Beach in the center of town. Our units back onto the Airlie Beach lagoon and all the best dining and shopping options are all within a ten-minute walk.

Stories from the community

Noelene

October 2025

8 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Rose Bay Beach Caravan Bowen

The location is spot on. Staff were lovely. Food at cafe was great

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Andreas

October 2025

8 m Class A

Weekend Trip to Rose Bay Beach Caravan Bowen

we traveled with 2 motorhomes / friends and the owner manged to help us to stay together - small and very enjoyable campside with a great cafe and 2 marvellous beaches

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chantelle

September 2025

5 m travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Rose Bay Beach Caravan Bowen

Great tidy stay. Owners are fantastic. Wish we could have stayed longer. We will be back,

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Marc

September 2025

7 m Class A

3 nights at Rose Bay Beach Caravan Bowen

If you are looking for a relaxed campingsite, do not look further. And what an amazing shop they have! Extremely friendly owners.

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Bronwyn

September 2025

5 m pop-up camper

3 nights at Rose Bay Beach Caravan Bowen

Small caravan park. Made to feel very welcome. Magnesium swimming pool and health food store with great coffee. Right across from a great dog beach. Relaxed tropical vibes. Loved it.

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Paul

September 2025

5 m car

With kids

2 nights at Rose Bay Beach Caravan Bowen

Great little park nice and quiet and the amenities were good. Coffee at the shop was amazing

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Narelle

September 2025

8 m pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to Rose Bay Beach Caravan Bowen

My stay at Rose Bay Caravan Park was thoroughly enjoyable. Although the park is small, it's recently been taken over by friendly and helpful hosts who are in the process of revitalizing it. The park's location is ideal, with the beautiful scenic walks close by and a fabulous cafe. Additionally, the facilities are good and guests can cool off in the magnesium pool.

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Callie-Jay

September 2025

5 m Class B

2 nights at NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park

Good campsite with lots and lots of other campers. Was just a slab with a powered cable, friendly staff and good amenities. I get the impression they don’t get a lot of campers on Hipcamp but everything was good! Good location :)

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Kat

August 2025

5 m travel trailer

2 nights at Rose Bay Beach Caravan Bowen

We recently stayed at this caravan park for our very first caravaning trip, and it couldn’t have been a better introduction! The owners were incredibly welcoming and helpful, which made us feel right at home from the start. The amenities were spotless and well-maintained, and the on-site coffee shop was a lovely surprise—great coffee and delicious health food options that we really appreciated. Even though the owners have only recently taken over and are still putting their personal touch on the park, it already has a fantastic atmosphere and everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a friendly, clean, and relaxing place to stay. We’ll definitely be back!

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Ned

August 2025

5 m car

With pets

1 night at Rose Bay Beach Caravan Bowen

This little caravan park was beautiful. The hosts were lovely, and they took the time to explain nearby beaches and walking tracks. Waking up to the sun rising through the palm trees over the ocean was spectacular. I wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you for having us!

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Kerry

August 2025

4 m travel trailer

1 night at Rose Bay Beach Caravan Bowen

The best park on our trip thus far! We were sad to leave this quaint piece of heaven after just a short stay…. Tony and his partner were fantastic hosts that made us feel safe and like family from the start. The cafe they have on the property was the perfect place to start the day and the community barbecue was a fun spot to end the night with neighbors and fellow travelers!

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Juliane

August 2025

7 m Class A

With kids

1 night at Rose Bay Beach Caravan Bowen

Nice sites. Not far away from a really beautiful beach. Very very clean amnesties!

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David

August 2025

6 m Class A

1 night at Harbour Lights Caravan Park

Beautiful location next to the beach and close to everything you need, if we are ever in Bowen again we would happily stay here. Facilities were great!

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Sharon

August 2025

8 m Class A

2 nights at Harbour Lights Caravan Park

Great quiet park Close to water front Great fish n chips at the Habour

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Sonja

July 2025

3 m Class B

2 nights at NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park

Der Check in , die Sanitären Anlagen, die Entfernung zum Hafen waren super. Kleines Minus für das schwache WiFi.

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Alison

July 2025

8 m travel trailer

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Rose Bay Beach Caravan Bowen

Great location. Clean amenities. The hosts were friendly and helpful. We would have loved to stay longer.

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Anita

July 2025

7 m Class B

Group trip

1 night at Rose Bay Beach Caravan Bowen

Perfect location next to the beach, you will find all you need in the campground, including clean showers, cozy cafe, laundry room, and more. Would come back!

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Julia

June 2025

6 m travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Rose Bay Beach Caravan Bowen

What a wonderful gem of a campsite this is. Excellent amenities and spotless well appointed camp kitchen. Our site was quite a tight squeeze so the boys hooked us up to their bobcat and had us on the site quick smart. Also a big bonus for our puppy was the off leash beach across the road. Will definitely be back. The Wolff coffee was another treat from their coffee shop too.

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Greg

May 2025

7 m Class B

1 night at Rose Bay Beach Caravan Bowen

Lovely compact comfortable park. Metres from a very pretty beach. Facilities excellent.

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Mike

May 2025

7 m Class A

1 night at Rose Bay Beach Caravan Bowen

Lovely area, arrived late and warmly greeted by the host who helped us find our spot for the evening. Woke up to the sound of waves lapping, and we were able to even take a 30 second walk across the street and put our feet in the sand. Amenities were clean, and functional. Great place to lay your head down when in Bowen. (Looks like they’re building a little cafe too. 😉)