99% (329) • 9 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Cape Tribulation
Beauty Spot Valley Organic Farmstay
1. Beauty Spot Valley Organic Farmstay
99%
(290)
5 sites · Tents, RVs · Daintree, QLD
Just 10 minutes from Daintree Village, this peaceful rainforest retreat is the perfect base for your next adventure. Set among fruit orchards, a clear freshwater creek, boarding the Daintree national park with lush walking trails, it’s a place where nature and freedom meet.
There’s plenty of space for games, exploring, and unwinding — whether you're camping with kids, pets, or just your sense of adventure. Enjoy safe, croc-free swimming holes and a scenic trail to Beauty Spot Falls — our private waterfall and swimming spot.
Drift off to the sound of crickets at night, and wake to birdsong in the morning. Light up the fire pit, breathe in the fresh air, and settle into the simple joy of being surrounded by nature.
This isn’t just camping — it’s a wild, wonderful escape for those who love the outdoors.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
AU$36
/ night
Newell Beach Farm Stay
2. Newell Beach Farm Stay
96%
(53)
4 sites · RVs · Newell, QLD
This a chilled back relaxed site with beautiful views of sunsets over the mountain. If you enjoy fishing the Dam is alive with Barra so feel free to test out your luck. You can also cool down for a swim in the dam or use the kayaks available for a little paddle,
Happy hour Hanger is open with picnic tables and camp fires for the campers to use at their disposal.
Located in Newell Beach, central to Port Douglas and Cape Tribulation/Daintree this caravan site is situated around a Dam on a cattle farm surrounded by cane fields. 2 minutes from the beach and boat ramp, 5 minutes from Mossman town and 10 minutes from the Mossman Gorge.
There is drinkable water taps around the sites for caravans to fill their tanks.
Water hookup
Pets
from
AU$34
/ night
Gap Creek Camping Bloomfield
3. Gap Creek Camping Bloomfield
98%
(62)
3 sites · Tents, RVs · Cooktown, QLD
We are a tropical fruit botanical garden established 50 years ago on the banks of Gap Creek situated on the edge of the Cedar Bay National Park Queensland.
We have fruit in season, and cows.
It is 7km to the beach and 8km to the shop.
It is also possible to hike to Cedar Bay from this location. Safe swimming in the creek.
Some mobile reception.
Check in after 3pm.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
AU$19
/ night
Port Douglas Ocean Views Farmstay
4. Port Douglas Ocean Views Farmstay
100%
(4)
2 sites · RVs · Rocky Point, QLD
No toilet or shower facilities available for use, self contained only.
Walking distance to the beach. (Approx. 900m)
30 minute drive to the Daintree River or Port Douglas.
10 minute drive to Mossman.
Phone reception available.
Pets welcome. (Must be kept on leash as this is a working farm)
Fire pit available for use
This is working cattle farm with majestic ocean views surrounded by mountains. Close to the Daintree, the Great Barrier Reef, Mossman Gorge, Port Douglas and the Atherton Tablelands and 900m from the closet Sandy Beach.
Pets
from
AU$43
/ night
Helenvale Farm - Van/Camper Stay
5. Helenvale Farm - Van/Camper Stay
100%
(8)
37 sites · RVs · Rossville, QLD
Helenvale Farm offers sites for campers with their own toilet at $ 30.00/night per vehicle and is located directly next door to the historic Lion’s Den Hotel which is within a 1-5 minute walk from all of the campsites and has a private gate access from the farm to the pub.
There is also 300 metres of water frontage alongside the Little Annan River that flows all year around and is within walking distance from the campsites which are located on 25 acres of flat farmland giving plenty of space, peace and quite.
There are multiple campsites available at Helenvale Farm including:
Sunny sites for those requiring solar power.
River views from river frontage sites.
Easy access to wide open spaces with plenty of room for big rigs.
Semi-shaded, tree lined campsites that offer either secluded, or family sized areas.
Shaded enclosed areas for those wanting cool areas.
Pub Crawl, Fig Tree, Sunnyside Up and River Views are all fenced so kids can roam free.
Good wifi coverage if you have your own wifi.
Boar water is available on request.
Helenvale Farm is centrally located to numerous tourist spots including:
Cape Tribulation (caravans not encouraged) 2-2.5 hours South.
Wujal Wujal Falls all tar sealed (40 mins South).
Bloomfield all tar sealed (30 mins South).
Cedar Bay National Park (20 mins South).
Black Mountain National Park (10 mins North).
Trevathan Falls (20 mins North).
Archer Point lighthouse ( 20 mins).
Historic Cooktown (25 mins North).
There is array of sights and activities to indulge in while staying at Helenvale Farm including:
Watching the lambs and sheep grazing and playing or chickens scratching in their pen.
Enjoy a fish in the river.
Indulge in your own campfire with plenty of wood for free.
Nature walks with an abundance of bird, fauna and wildlife.
Star gazing, sunrises and sunsets.
Or you can just relax on the sandy riverside beaches.
You can spend quality time with friends and family relaxing in the beauty of nature while enjoying the peace and quiet of farm life on sites that are not overcrowded.
If you wish to have an unforgettable stay at Helenvale Farm please contact us by phoning or texting:
0488 007 739 or 0429 832 314
Email us: helenvale.farmstay@gmail.com
Channel Nine UHF within a 4 kms range.
from
AU$37
/ night
Daintree Exotics Camping
6. Daintree Exotics Camping
100%
(13)
3 sites · Tents, RVs · Whyanbeel, QLD
Discover the gorgeous landscape that surrounds this private stay. Our property is an exotic fruit farm with exclusive access to a private waterfall from a natural spring fed creek. Enjoy the invigorating mountain fresh air, natural spring water, peaceful environment, walking trails, views to Port Douglas and abundant wildlife.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
AU$85
/ night
99% (329) • 9 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Cape Tribulation
Beauty Spot Valley Organic Farmstay
1. Beauty Spot Valley Organic Farmstay
99%
(290)
5 sites · Tents, RVs · Daintree, QLD
Just 10 minutes from Daintree Village, this peaceful rainforest retreat is the perfect base for your next adventure. Set among fruit orchards, a clear freshwater creek, boarding the Daintree national park with lush walking trails, it’s a place where nature and freedom meet.
There’s plenty of space for games, exploring, and unwinding — whether you're camping with kids, pets, or just your sense of adventure. Enjoy safe, croc-free swimming holes and a scenic trail to Beauty Spot Falls — our private waterfall and swimming spot.
Drift off to the sound of crickets at night, and wake to birdsong in the morning. Light up the fire pit, breathe in the fresh air, and settle into the simple joy of being surrounded by nature.
This isn’t just camping — it’s a wild, wonderful escape for those who love the outdoors.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
AU$36
/ night
Newell Beach Farm Stay
2. Newell Beach Farm Stay
96%
(53)
4 sites · RVs · Newell, QLD
This a chilled back relaxed site with beautiful views of sunsets over the mountain. If you enjoy fishing the Dam is alive with Barra so feel free to test out your luck. You can also cool down for a swim in the dam or use the kayaks available for a little paddle,
Happy hour Hanger is open with picnic tables and camp fires for the campers to use at their disposal.
Located in Newell Beach, central to Port Douglas and Cape Tribulation/Daintree this caravan site is situated around a Dam on a cattle farm surrounded by cane fields. 2 minutes from the beach and boat ramp, 5 minutes from Mossman town and 10 minutes from the Mossman Gorge.
There is drinkable water taps around the sites for caravans to fill their tanks.
Water hookup
Pets
from
AU$34
/ night
Gap Creek Camping Bloomfield
3. Gap Creek Camping Bloomfield
98%
(62)
3 sites · Tents, RVs · Cooktown, QLD
We are a tropical fruit botanical garden established 50 years ago on the banks of Gap Creek situated on the edge of the Cedar Bay National Park Queensland.
We have fruit in season, and cows.
It is 7km to the beach and 8km to the shop.
It is also possible to hike to Cedar Bay from this location. Safe swimming in the creek.
Some mobile reception.
Check in after 3pm.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
AU$19
/ night
Port Douglas Ocean Views Farmstay
4. Port Douglas Ocean Views Farmstay
100%
(4)
2 sites · RVs · Rocky Point, QLD
No toilet or shower facilities available for use, self contained only.
Walking distance to the beach. (Approx. 900m)
30 minute drive to the Daintree River or Port Douglas.
10 minute drive to Mossman.
Phone reception available.
Pets welcome. (Must be kept on leash as this is a working farm)
Fire pit available for use
This is working cattle farm with majestic ocean views surrounded by mountains. Close to the Daintree, the Great Barrier Reef, Mossman Gorge, Port Douglas and the Atherton Tablelands and 900m from the closet Sandy Beach.
Pets
from
AU$43
/ night
Helenvale Farm - Van/Camper Stay
5. Helenvale Farm - Van/Camper Stay
100%
(8)
37 sites · RVs · Rossville, QLD
Helenvale Farm offers sites for campers with their own toilet at $ 30.00/night per vehicle and is located directly next door to the historic Lion’s Den Hotel which is within a 1-5 minute walk from all of the campsites and has a private gate access from the farm to the pub.
There is also 300 metres of water frontage alongside the Little Annan River that flows all year around and is within walking distance from the campsites which are located on 25 acres of flat farmland giving plenty of space, peace and quite.
There are multiple campsites available at Helenvale Farm including:
Sunny sites for those requiring solar power.
River views from river frontage sites.
Easy access to wide open spaces with plenty of room for big rigs.
Semi-shaded, tree lined campsites that offer either secluded, or family sized areas.
Shaded enclosed areas for those wanting cool areas.
Pub Crawl, Fig Tree, Sunnyside Up and River Views are all fenced so kids can roam free.
Good wifi coverage if you have your own wifi.
Boar water is available on request.
Helenvale Farm is centrally located to numerous tourist spots including:
Cape Tribulation (caravans not encouraged) 2-2.5 hours South.
Wujal Wujal Falls all tar sealed (40 mins South).
Bloomfield all tar sealed (30 mins South).
Cedar Bay National Park (20 mins South).
Black Mountain National Park (10 mins North).
Trevathan Falls (20 mins North).
Archer Point lighthouse ( 20 mins).
Historic Cooktown (25 mins North).
There is array of sights and activities to indulge in while staying at Helenvale Farm including:
Watching the lambs and sheep grazing and playing or chickens scratching in their pen.
Enjoy a fish in the river.
Indulge in your own campfire with plenty of wood for free.
Nature walks with an abundance of bird, fauna and wildlife.
Star gazing, sunrises and sunsets.
Or you can just relax on the sandy riverside beaches.
You can spend quality time with friends and family relaxing in the beauty of nature while enjoying the peace and quiet of farm life on sites that are not overcrowded.
If you wish to have an unforgettable stay at Helenvale Farm please contact us by phoning or texting:
0488 007 739 or 0429 832 314
Email us: helenvale.farmstay@gmail.com
Channel Nine UHF within a 4 kms range.
from
AU$37
/ night
Daintree Exotics Camping
6. Daintree Exotics Camping
100%
(13)
3 sites · Tents, RVs · Whyanbeel, QLD
Discover the gorgeous landscape that surrounds this private stay. Our property is an exotic fruit farm with exclusive access to a private waterfall from a natural spring fed creek. Enjoy the invigorating mountain fresh air, natural spring water, peaceful environment, walking trails, views to Port Douglas and abundant wildlife.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
AU$85
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
M
Mc Laws
November 2025
5 m travel trailer
With pets
A really relaxing spot. Lots of bird life. Close to the action but far enough away not to care. Highly recommend.
See more
P
Pican
November 2025
Tent
With pets
Liana, thank you so much for having us. We had the most incredible time. We really did. You were so welcoming and helpful. Your place really is paradise. We feel super lucky to have been able to spend our time there and look forward to coming back ⛺️💖 thank you from all of us x
See moreK
Kevin
October 2025
Tent
This place is amazing and looked after well. Liana was quick to upgrade us to a more private area Thankyou 🙏. We just wish we could have stayed longer
See more
P
Philip
October 2025
5 m car
A lovely, unique, private campsite. Would return in a heartbeat.
See moreN
Nicole
October 2025
7 m Class A
With pets
Was a great camp, we enjoyed our 3 night stay in our self contained motorhome.
See more
Robina
October 2025
5 m travel trailer
With pets
Thus was a great place to stay.Close to Port Douglas and the Daintree. Our dogs favourite spot by far.Great hosts with lots of local knowledge.
See more
A
Anna
October 2025
3 m pop-up camper
Group trip
We had a wonderful time camping at Daintree Exotics. We learned so much about the different tropical fruits and found Diane and Darrell to be very kind hosts. We will definitely be back!
See more
Gavin
October 2025
14 m travel trailer
Great little campsite only a few minutes from Mossman and 2 minutes from the fantastic Newell Beach.
Great location to explore the Daintree, Port Douglas areas and local freshwater swimming holes.
All sites are grass around a small man-made dam with fire pits, surrounded by farm land, with friendly cattle. There's a communal shed to catch up with neighbours at sundown.
Family run property very welcoming. No power or toilet but ideal for self contained camping and vans, with water taps available to top up your own tanks.
Ideal place to explore from or just relax.
See more
M
Melissa
September 2025
4 m pop-up camper
With kids
Beautiful spot with lots of room, simple facilities. Walk to a waterfall through rainforest was a highlight, as was having a pony neighbour and all the tropical fruit trees. The mosquitoes were next level, but just part of the environment, recommend tropical strength deet and a mozzie coil or ten!
See moreR
Rafaela
September 2025
3 m Class B
With kids
Wonderful place to stay. The waterfalls is one of our highlights pf our trip, very special place. Watch out for turtles 🐢 as we saw a few. Great for kids as well plenty to do no screen time was not a worry. Horse is super friendly too and the host 🫶🏼
See moreJ
Julie
September 2025
15 m travel trailer
We loved the location, grassy open area surrounded by beautiful hills and the creek nearby which you could swim in was an added bonus. Liana was a lovely host. We would definitely stay there again.
See more
Brigitte
September 2025
5 m car
Pretty spot with the orchid and animals! Amos was a lovely host:)
See more
Jack
September 2025
Tent
Very well maintained and a clean site. The amenities are decent with running water. Right near the creek with a great waterfall and swimming hole down a beautifully meandering walking track.
Worth the visit.
See moreR
Rebecca
September 2025
6 m pop-up camper
With kids
Absolutely stunning!! What a magical backdrop for our 3 night stay! We wanted to experience the Daintree Rainforest and these guys sure did provide that. We loved swimming in the waterhole and the magical walk to the private waterfall was amazing. A very special place. Easy to find, welcoming wildlife and beautiful spot. Definitely put it on the list for a return visit some day.
See more
S
Steve
September 2025
7 m travel trailer
With pets
Nice little stop off next to a small dam.
Roomy sites and well marked. Each site with a fire pit.
Would benefit from some toilets and a shower but advertised as needing to be self contained so not too disappointed about the lack of.
Only 6-7 sites in total so not too many people.
Very quiet and peaceful.
Drinking water available but not power.
See more
C
Caroline
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Loved it, stayed 2 nights total. Amos is very welcoming. Great spot, dog was happy and I was rested! Creek crossing to get in and cows, dogs, chickens and native wildlife to keep you occupied. Beautiful place to refresh after/before Cape York!
See moreC
Caroline
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Really lovely and secluded orchard with mature fruiting trees, fragrant flowers, and lush green grass - a welcome stay on my way from Cape York to unwind before Bloomfield track home, accompanied by my dog. The road here is also really scenic and well worth the drive. Bonus for the crystal clear safe creek, very good for drinking & swimming. Amos & his mum made Xena and I very welcome in their slice of paradise, that is also home to Cricket & Toby (the pig defender), chickens and cows. Thank you so much for the pleasure of staying here, I'm so lucky that I got the place to myself - Xena had a ball! Recommend site 3 for most privacy, great tree to camp under, and for solar dependent campers.
See more
N
Nathan
August 2025
10 m travel trailer
With kids
We loved it here. They are so friendly and accommodating. Good space and awesome views. Close to the Daintree but also close to Mossman. Highly recommended
See more
Sharon
August 2025
13 m travel trailer
Felt very safe and happy being on the property. Beautiful surroundings and waterfall
See more
m
mandy
August 2025
8 m travel trailer
Great little camp, positioned ideally for looking around the area. Neat, tidy and the camp host Dick was fantastic .
See more
The best ranch camping in Cape Tribulation guide
Where to go
Daintree Village
The pioneer-era timber logging township of Daintree Village is 48 km south of Cape Tribulation. There’s not much to do at this quirky village, but it’s a good place to stock up on essential supplies, and it has a good pub and a couple of cafes.
Mossman Gorge
The heart of the other section of Daintree National Park, Mossman Gorge is a popular swimming hole among huge granite boulders on the Mossman River. Entry is only via fee-based shuttle bus from the Mossman Gorge Centre.
Cow Bay
The Daintree Discovery Centre at Cow Bay has more than 900 metres of elevated rainforest boardwalks, a 10-metre-high aerial walkway to explore the tree canopy, and a 23-metre tower for expansive views. Self-guided audio tours are included, and visitors gain access to an informative interpretive display.
Kuranda
Kuranda is another rainforest village, best visited on the way north from Cairns. It has several wildlife attractions (including a butterfly house) and offers both Barron River cruises and rainforest walks. It’s unashamedly touristy with lots of markets and souvenir shops, but it’s a scenic stop that can be reached from Cairns via the Skyrail cableway and/or the Kuranda Scenic Rail historic train.
Mount Alexandra (Walu Wugirriga) Lookout
The Mount Alexandra (Walu Wugirriga) lookout, about 5 km from the Daintree River ferry crossing on the road to Cape Tribulation, has the best views of the coast and nearby islands.
When to go
The best months to visit Cape Tribulation are July to November, during the “dry” season. At this time of year, toxic marine stingers are less likely to inhabit the water. December to March is hot and humid, and from February to March, campers find lots of rain. Cyclones are possible between November and April.