99% (351) • 15 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Cardwell
GLOWS Garden Centre Camp
1. GLOWS Garden Centre Camp
97%
(179)
44km from Cardwell · 9 sites · Tents, RVs
GLOWS Garden Centre Camp is set in a large field backing onto world heritage rainforest to the East/South and adjoining Garden Centre and Raw Materials Yard to the north. We have only opened 4 lovely grassy sites.
Our Hipcamp opened September 2024 and only 200m away is a cafe at our Garden Centre for a great coffee 6 days a week! You will need to be self-sufficient however we do have a cold water shower and toilets available between 7am and 5pm in the adjoining Garden Centre. Also available is a large cold water washing machine (gold coin donation).
We are located on Tully Mission Beach Road with the bike path between Wongaling Beach and Mission Beach running right past the front gates, so a quick ride into town and plenty of space to bring your boat!
We your hosts, (Nancy and Shane) operate the adjoining Garden Centre and Raw Materials yard so there is always something happening and with vast local knowledge of what to do and where to go, we are only happy to help.
Opened in September 2024 we have planted a tropical fruit forest plantation as well as citrus orchard and with our 50 beautiful free-range chooks (pets) you will have them wandering around freely, clucking away happily.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
AU$37
/ night
Tully Mountain ⛰️ Views
2. Tully Mountain ⛰️ Views
99%
(199)
46km from Cardwell · 6 sites · RVs
Just 10 minutes north of Tully and 15 minutes to the beautiful Mission Beach, we are close to the highway so traveler’s can rest and enjoy our views, this peaceful rainforest retreat is the perfect base for your next adventure. Camp sites are located around the dam and waterfall with views of the Tully mountains and Tully town with the mill stacks in the far distance. Come and enjoy our peaceful spot.
It is a 5 minute drive to Alligators Nest which is the local swimming hole with crystal clear water but with no alligators, or try our local Feluga Pub for a coldie or a great pub meal a few minutes up the road. Or why not check out the great little town of Tully and that giant gumboot.
So come breathe in the fresh air and wake up the sounds of our beautiful bush birds. Fire wood available for a small fee. Please take all rubbish with you on departure.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
Pets
from
AU$40
/ night
Crystal Creek Caravan Park
3. Crystal Creek Caravan Park
97%
(59)
80km from Cardwell · 59 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Our beautiful 5-hectare, family-owned caravan park, is located near the renowned and beautiful Crystal Creek in the North Queensland region of Hinchinbrook. A spacious, tropical park, with grassy green gardens and palm trees dotted throughout.
Enjoy access to the caravan park's amenities block which includes toilets and showers, a camp kitchen, and a laundry.
This park is right across the road from the Paluma National Park, little Crystal Creek, Big Crystal Creek, and numerous natural swimming holes. Right behind the park is a boat ramp, and the beach is 10 minutes away. You will have access to walking tracks, mountain bike trails, bird-watching, swimming, fishing, crabbing... the list is endless!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
AU$37
/ night
Mission Beach Farm Stay
4. Mission Beach Farm Stay
100%
(17)
46km from Cardwell · 4 sites · Lodging
The property is a tropical fruit farm, zoned 'rural' and is nestled amongst other banana farms and small acreages. The property has mountain, rainforest and farm views. We live on a country road. It is very peaceful and quiet at night. Great for star gazing, as there is low light pollution.
You can walk to the beach in around 10-15 minutes. Shops are a little further and include post office, tourist information, restaurants and cafes, clothing, massage, Lennie's fruit shop and a small supermarket. You can purchase take away alcohol from The Tavern in the main shopping area.
Woolworth supermarket, chemist, banks and bottles-shops are in Wongaling, about 10 a minute drive.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
AU$321
/ night
99% (351) • 15 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Cardwell
GLOWS Garden Centre Camp
1. GLOWS Garden Centre Camp
97%
(179)
44km from Cardwell · 9 sites · Tents, RVs
GLOWS Garden Centre Camp is set in a large field backing onto world heritage rainforest to the East/South and adjoining Garden Centre and Raw Materials Yard to the north. We have only opened 4 lovely grassy sites.
Our Hipcamp opened September 2024 and only 200m away is a cafe at our Garden Centre for a great coffee 6 days a week! You will need to be self-sufficient however we do have a cold water shower and toilets available between 7am and 5pm in the adjoining Garden Centre. Also available is a large cold water washing machine (gold coin donation).
We are located on Tully Mission Beach Road with the bike path between Wongaling Beach and Mission Beach running right past the front gates, so a quick ride into town and plenty of space to bring your boat!
We your hosts, (Nancy and Shane) operate the adjoining Garden Centre and Raw Materials yard so there is always something happening and with vast local knowledge of what to do and where to go, we are only happy to help.
Opened in September 2024 we have planted a tropical fruit forest plantation as well as citrus orchard and with our 50 beautiful free-range chooks (pets) you will have them wandering around freely, clucking away happily.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
AU$37
/ night
Tully Mountain ⛰️ Views
2. Tully Mountain ⛰️ Views
99%
(199)
46km from Cardwell · 6 sites · RVs
Just 10 minutes north of Tully and 15 minutes to the beautiful Mission Beach, we are close to the highway so traveler’s can rest and enjoy our views, this peaceful rainforest retreat is the perfect base for your next adventure. Camp sites are located around the dam and waterfall with views of the Tully mountains and Tully town with the mill stacks in the far distance. Come and enjoy our peaceful spot.
It is a 5 minute drive to Alligators Nest which is the local swimming hole with crystal clear water but with no alligators, or try our local Feluga Pub for a coldie or a great pub meal a few minutes up the road. Or why not check out the great little town of Tully and that giant gumboot.
So come breathe in the fresh air and wake up the sounds of our beautiful bush birds. Fire wood available for a small fee. Please take all rubbish with you on departure.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
Pets
from
AU$40
/ night
Crystal Creek Caravan Park
3. Crystal Creek Caravan Park
97%
(59)
80km from Cardwell · 59 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Our beautiful 5-hectare, family-owned caravan park, is located near the renowned and beautiful Crystal Creek in the North Queensland region of Hinchinbrook. A spacious, tropical park, with grassy green gardens and palm trees dotted throughout.
Enjoy access to the caravan park's amenities block which includes toilets and showers, a camp kitchen, and a laundry.
This park is right across the road from the Paluma National Park, little Crystal Creek, Big Crystal Creek, and numerous natural swimming holes. Right behind the park is a boat ramp, and the beach is 10 minutes away. You will have access to walking tracks, mountain bike trails, bird-watching, swimming, fishing, crabbing... the list is endless!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
AU$37
/ night
Mission Beach Farm Stay
4. Mission Beach Farm Stay
100%
(17)
46km from Cardwell · 4 sites · Lodging
The property is a tropical fruit farm, zoned 'rural' and is nestled amongst other banana farms and small acreages. The property has mountain, rainforest and farm views. We live on a country road. It is very peaceful and quiet at night. Great for star gazing, as there is low light pollution.
You can walk to the beach in around 10-15 minutes. Shops are a little further and include post office, tourist information, restaurants and cafes, clothing, massage, Lennie's fruit shop and a small supermarket. You can purchase take away alcohol from The Tavern in the main shopping area.
Woolworth supermarket, chemist, banks and bottles-shops are in Wongaling, about 10 a minute drive.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
AU$321
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Joseph
December 2025
5 m Class B
The best campsite we stayed at during our travels, the host Sheree was lovely and the facilities were perfect, not to mention the unbelievable views of the landscape and animals. Would highly recommended to anyone.
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Claire
December 2025
5 m car
With pets
We had a great stay at Sheree’s property.
Will defiantly be back.
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Taylor
December 2025
7 m Class A
Enjoyed our camp here. Sheree was very friendly and helpful! 😊 also recommended a great Creek which we went to close by. Would defo stay again
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Clare
November 2025
8 m travel trailer
We always love our stays at dam site one - still our fav spot ❤️ so private and peaceful.
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Bryce
November 2025
5 m travel trailer
With kids
Loved this place, perfect for the family. Quiet and peaceful, clean facilities.
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Aaron
November 2025
5 m car
Beautiful area, well maintained, and a lovely stay and owner.
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Anne
November 2025
6 m travel trailer
We loved this place. Definitely our favourite campsite so far. Beautifully kept, totally tranquil and spotlessly clean.
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Regan
November 2025
7 m travel trailer
With kids
We stayed at site 4: The Views. Absolutely perfect with 2 little kids. They loved the horses being so close and it was an easy and relaxing sight for us.
Sheree is so welcoming and gave us some great places to explore the area!
I’m still amazed this is in her backyard!
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Sarah
November 2025
5 m Class B
Gorgeous property with everything you need. So close to Alligators Nest for a lovely cold swim. Sheree was a great host. And the beautiful mare who licks your face was so sweet, even as her foal was feeding! Thanks Sheree
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Markus
November 2025
6 m Class B
With kids
Lovely host, a lot of space in the green and quiet in the nighttime. On working days, it‘s in the daytime a little bit louder due to the gardening centre next door. But nothing to worry about!
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Margaux
November 2025
5 m car
Amazing little spot next to Mission Beach! Nancy is an amazing host and really made us feel welcome. Site was very clean and well maintained. We loved seeing all of the little chickens running around! Definitely recommend it!
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Tye
October 2025
9 m Class A
With pets
Perfect stay for our big rig motorhome and bloody awesome hosts. Thanks Nancy & Shane what a magic part of the world.
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Yette
October 2025
5 m Class B
It was wonderful! 10/10! I loved waking up to see the baby fole on the horse patch and the swing into the creek was fun too!!
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Tye
October 2025
9 m Class A
With pets
We have a 12.5m motorhome, trailer and 4X4 and our site (#2) has ample space for all plus much more. It's super quiet and relaxing here, yet only minutes drive into Mission Beach town. The owners are very friendly and have plenty of knowledge about the area and great things to do. We recommend this place and wouldn't hesitate to stay again.
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Samantha
October 2025
8 m Class A
With kids
This place was incredible! Sheree and Jacko the dog were so friendly, as were the little turtles that came to say hi to us!
We initially booked Site 3 - The Waterfall but Sheree was so kind and messaged to say the water was low due to the lack of rain recently and gave us the option to move sites.
We moved to Site 1 - The Dam…. And WOW!
It was stunning!
My kids loved playing in the water and it was so tranquil. We got some firewood and sat out admiring the sky which was incredible.
We really wish we could’ve stayed longer here. Massively recommend this beautiful place and wouldn’t hesitate to return one day!
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Stanton
October 2025
5 m car
The area was amazing, was lovely waking sleeping under the stars and waking up to the sound of nature. The areas are well looked after, and the visits from the farm animals every now and again was pleasant too. Will be visiting again in the future to witness the waterfall on site 3, if the spot isn’t already taken
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Robyn
October 2025
5 m car
Lovely private little escape with great views and close to Alligators Nest. Sheree was wonderful and very helpful. Recommend a stay here.
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Pedro
October 2025
4 m pop-up camper
We enjoyed the privacy of Site 3. We reversed out camper trailer in and there was sufficient room to open our awning. The convenience of the shower and toilet at the shed was an added bonus. We also enjoyed the short but well maintained walking track.
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Arran
October 2025
7 m travel trailer
Big sites with lovely surrounding gardens and a short drive to Mission Beach. Feels very quiet and private. Watch out for the turkey...it likes to stand infront of your car when you get to the site!
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Luke
October 2025
8 m travel trailer
Nancy was a great host, with plenty of local knowledge. We had site 6 which was great for solar . All sites where green grass and surrounded by lovely tropical gardens. Access to water and a toilet. Would definitely recommend staying here.
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