The best star host camping in Darling Downs

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Top-rated campgrounds near Darling Downs

1. Booyong Camping

98%
(277)
11 sites · Tents, RVs · The Falls, QLD
335 acres of undulating rainforest and eucalyptus forest bordering the Condamine River within the Cambanoora Gorge. 4WD access required. The property has a huge array of wildlife species including the beautiful and rarely seen platypus and lyre bird. We prefer campers to have their own amenities and leave no trace, however, I am building a toilet block. if you do not have your own (please BYO toilet paper). Dog friendly. I welcome people to visit my art studio by donation. I've been sculpting for over 25 years specialising in extinct animals including taxidermy of some of Australia's rarest marsupials. Camps have 1000m of river frontage (access through the gate or fence) flanked by beautiful hoop pine trees and river oaks. Toilets facilities will are under construction. For biosecurity reason collect your own fire wood or purchase from Paul
Pets
Campfires
from 
AU$27
 / night

2. Millar Vale Creek Camping Innisfree

98%
(182)
1 site · Tent, RV · Maryvale, QLD
"The Isle Innisfree" is an Irish poem, about a safe haven. Our property Innisfree is just that to us, a beautiful peaceful haven. We are delighted to share the natural beauty of Innisfree with you and your family, and hope it will be as magical for you as it is to us. Céad Míle Fáilte A Hundred Thousand Welcomes TO AVOID DISAPPOINMENT AND CONFUSION PLEASE READ ALL INFO SUPPLIED Innisfree offers a spacious and private campsite, nestled beside the beautiful rocky Millar Vale Creek. Relax and unwind by the fire pit, or venture down the creek and explore the twists and turns of the crystal clear water. Located just over 1.5 hours from Brisbane, we are within easy reach for a perfect little getaway. We only have one site available so you will have this great little spot all to yourselves. We are within easy reach of Main Range National Park, Mount Cordeaux, and Mount Mitchell, as well as the Historic Maryvale Crown Hotel and Spicers Resort. Warwick is half an hour away. Horses/cattle live here so animal droppings are to be expected and cattle may bellow from time to time, it is a working farm after all. Please do not feed the horses or cattle. Pets are welcome but must be kept on leash/restrained at night. Pets must not disturb any of the livestock or native animals in the area. If you a lucky you may even spot platypus, there is abundant birdlife, bandicoots and bettongs if you are a nature lover. Campers must be fully self sufficient with their own camping toilet and must take all rubbish and waste with them on departure, as per the 'leave no trace' policy. Please leave logs supplied for seating for the use of all campers. BYO firewood.
Pets
Campfires
from 
AU$42
 / night

3. Broangus Bomber Wreck Rest

100%
(272)
10 sites · Tents, RVs · Emu Vale, QLD
Gateway to the South Branch off Emu Creek with the site off the Lincoln Wreck nearby. Sadly a resting place of 6 people. 1955, Mt Superbus. Highest peak in south east QLD. This is a Historic Area it should be respected and enjoyed by all. If you have plans to do the Lincoln Wreck or Steamers while staying please do some research either by Google or YouTube or ask us any questions please. These are wilderness walks that need to be treated with respect. Border Main Range National Park. Emu Creek Valley 20 km. Which places you close access to many park walks include 2km from the start of the Lincoln Bomber Walk. Or walk to the STEAMERS. Prow Funnel Mast Stern. Spring and Bellbird Walk on Broangus, commanding views of surrounding peaks. Our property offers three camping areas. Creek Flat, Paddock Areas. and Prow View. Fire pits at all sites. Can purchase bags off wood at property bags $10. Cracking camp areas prior to or after walks. Or just kick back with family and friends put a camp oven on relax and enjoy the mountain air. Camper trailers Caravan welcome. Recommend off-road or four-wheel-drive, on road vans can access but need to take it very slowly as there’s four water crossings with gravel and small rocks. SUV AWD/ 4X4 Access only 4 water crossing 15km of Dirt So as not to totally rely on HIP CAMP’s insurance we have a waiver which we will send after booking this is just too fully cover ourselves cheers
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
AU$31
 / night

4. The Green Flag (Sprints Week Only)

14 sites · Tents, RVs · Leyburn, QLD
THIS SITE IS FULLY BOOKED FOR 2025 Nestled between the Pub and the start line on the western side of the road, this small block offers pole position for the pub and start line. Limited places available. No power. Portable amenities provided. If this site is booked - book on Old MacDonald's Farm (Sprints Week), under the sites 'In The Pitts - on the start line'. Hipcamps will only let me book one site on this page, but there are several available. Message me for more details or to check availablity. Price is $240 for 2 nights, and includes camping from Wednesday to Monday regardless of how long you stay. Must be checked in Friday night because the road will be closed Saturday and Sunday until race finished. When booking – only book Friday and Saturday night, but you are welcome to arrive from Wednesday on. Price does not include ticket entry to the Sprints. Tickets are available at the Sprints merchandise tents and entry points at Warwick Street near the RSL and MacIntyre Street at the corner store end.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
AU$121
 / night

5. Nyalar Mirunganah Nature Refuge

99%
(590)
31 sites · Tents, RVs · North Branch, QLD
**Our camping sites vary in size and proximity to others. If you want to come with a group with several vehicles etc, please send a message rather than book separate sites. We will help find a site which suits your needs. We now have several secluded bush camp sites as alternatives to our more 'civilised' sites. They have no facilities apart from the site so you must be entirely self-sufficient. But all are single sites well away from others. We invite you to come and share our property, soak up the tranquility of our quiet valley and enjoy feeling at home in nature. And your dog is welcome too (under control please because we value our wildlife, and no more than 2 dogs per couple or family group)! The land is nearly 200 Ha in the western foothills of the Dividing Range, with the usually-flowing North Branch Creek being a green haven supporting lots of wildlife. It also includes the secluded back valley of Hann Creek to which you can walk, cycle or ride, with many tracks of lengths up to 3 km. The land is mostly open forest land with some cleared areas from its dairy-farming history, and many gullies with thicker vegetation. The property is mostly now dedicated to nature conservation and the recovery of its more natural state. It is a Nature Refuge under Qld legislation with special emphasis on recognising that the land is Githabul country, honouring local Githabul people now, sharing it with them and others, plus preserving species of plants and animals with known relevance to their former lifestyles. The name Nyalar Mirungan-ah means 'Old Women's Tears' in Githabul, and recognises that they cry because the land was taken from them and because it has not been looked after well by European people. We are now trying to care for it well, and to allow the original ecosystems to return, by lighter grazing, soil recovery and using traditional Aboriginal burning knowledge. And we welcome dogs as long as they don't disturb our wildlife. Shandy, our own dog, is very welcoming to guests and might drop in to your camp for a visit.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
AU$27
 / night
99% (7.8K)

Top-rated campgrounds near Darling Downs

1. Booyong Camping

98%
(277)
11 sites · Tents, RVs · The Falls, QLD
335 acres of undulating rainforest and eucalyptus forest bordering the Condamine River within the Cambanoora Gorge. 4WD access required. The property has a huge array of wildlife species including the beautiful and rarely seen platypus and lyre bird. We prefer campers to have their own amenities and leave no trace, however, I am building a toilet block. if you do not have your own (please BYO toilet paper). Dog friendly. I welcome people to visit my art studio by donation. I've been sculpting for over 25 years specialising in extinct animals including taxidermy of some of Australia's rarest marsupials. Camps have 1000m of river frontage (access through the gate or fence) flanked by beautiful hoop pine trees and river oaks. Toilets facilities will are under construction. For biosecurity reason collect your own fire wood or purchase from Paul
Pets
Campfires
from 
AU$27
 / night

2. Millar Vale Creek Camping Innisfree

98%
(182)
1 site · Tent, RV · Maryvale, QLD
"The Isle Innisfree" is an Irish poem, about a safe haven. Our property Innisfree is just that to us, a beautiful peaceful haven. We are delighted to share the natural beauty of Innisfree with you and your family, and hope it will be as magical for you as it is to us. Céad Míle Fáilte A Hundred Thousand Welcomes TO AVOID DISAPPOINMENT AND CONFUSION PLEASE READ ALL INFO SUPPLIED Innisfree offers a spacious and private campsite, nestled beside the beautiful rocky Millar Vale Creek. Relax and unwind by the fire pit, or venture down the creek and explore the twists and turns of the crystal clear water. Located just over 1.5 hours from Brisbane, we are within easy reach for a perfect little getaway. We only have one site available so you will have this great little spot all to yourselves. We are within easy reach of Main Range National Park, Mount Cordeaux, and Mount Mitchell, as well as the Historic Maryvale Crown Hotel and Spicers Resort. Warwick is half an hour away. Horses/cattle live here so animal droppings are to be expected and cattle may bellow from time to time, it is a working farm after all. Please do not feed the horses or cattle. Pets are welcome but must be kept on leash/restrained at night. Pets must not disturb any of the livestock or native animals in the area. If you a lucky you may even spot platypus, there is abundant birdlife, bandicoots and bettongs if you are a nature lover. Campers must be fully self sufficient with their own camping toilet and must take all rubbish and waste with them on departure, as per the 'leave no trace' policy. Please leave logs supplied for seating for the use of all campers. BYO firewood.
Pets
Campfires
from 
AU$42
 / night

3. Broangus Bomber Wreck Rest

100%
(272)
10 sites · Tents, RVs · Emu Vale, QLD
Gateway to the South Branch off Emu Creek with the site off the Lincoln Wreck nearby. Sadly a resting place of 6 people. 1955, Mt Superbus. Highest peak in south east QLD. This is a Historic Area it should be respected and enjoyed by all. If you have plans to do the Lincoln Wreck or Steamers while staying please do some research either by Google or YouTube or ask us any questions please. These are wilderness walks that need to be treated with respect. Border Main Range National Park. Emu Creek Valley 20 km. Which places you close access to many park walks include 2km from the start of the Lincoln Bomber Walk. Or walk to the STEAMERS. Prow Funnel Mast Stern. Spring and Bellbird Walk on Broangus, commanding views of surrounding peaks. Our property offers three camping areas. Creek Flat, Paddock Areas. and Prow View. Fire pits at all sites. Can purchase bags off wood at property bags $10. Cracking camp areas prior to or after walks. Or just kick back with family and friends put a camp oven on relax and enjoy the mountain air. Camper trailers Caravan welcome. Recommend off-road or four-wheel-drive, on road vans can access but need to take it very slowly as there’s four water crossings with gravel and small rocks. SUV AWD/ 4X4 Access only 4 water crossing 15km of Dirt So as not to totally rely on HIP CAMP’s insurance we have a waiver which we will send after booking this is just too fully cover ourselves cheers
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
AU$31
 / night

4. The Green Flag (Sprints Week Only)

14 sites · Tents, RVs · Leyburn, QLD
THIS SITE IS FULLY BOOKED FOR 2025 Nestled between the Pub and the start line on the western side of the road, this small block offers pole position for the pub and start line. Limited places available. No power. Portable amenities provided. If this site is booked - book on Old MacDonald's Farm (Sprints Week), under the sites 'In The Pitts - on the start line'. Hipcamps will only let me book one site on this page, but there are several available. Message me for more details or to check availablity. Price is $240 for 2 nights, and includes camping from Wednesday to Monday regardless of how long you stay. Must be checked in Friday night because the road will be closed Saturday and Sunday until race finished. When booking – only book Friday and Saturday night, but you are welcome to arrive from Wednesday on. Price does not include ticket entry to the Sprints. Tickets are available at the Sprints merchandise tents and entry points at Warwick Street near the RSL and MacIntyre Street at the corner store end.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
AU$121
 / night

5. Nyalar Mirunganah Nature Refuge

99%
(590)
31 sites · Tents, RVs · North Branch, QLD
**Our camping sites vary in size and proximity to others. If you want to come with a group with several vehicles etc, please send a message rather than book separate sites. We will help find a site which suits your needs. We now have several secluded bush camp sites as alternatives to our more 'civilised' sites. They have no facilities apart from the site so you must be entirely self-sufficient. But all are single sites well away from others. We invite you to come and share our property, soak up the tranquility of our quiet valley and enjoy feeling at home in nature. And your dog is welcome too (under control please because we value our wildlife, and no more than 2 dogs per couple or family group)! The land is nearly 200 Ha in the western foothills of the Dividing Range, with the usually-flowing North Branch Creek being a green haven supporting lots of wildlife. It also includes the secluded back valley of Hann Creek to which you can walk, cycle or ride, with many tracks of lengths up to 3 km. The land is mostly open forest land with some cleared areas from its dairy-farming history, and many gullies with thicker vegetation. The property is mostly now dedicated to nature conservation and the recovery of its more natural state. It is a Nature Refuge under Qld legislation with special emphasis on recognising that the land is Githabul country, honouring local Githabul people now, sharing it with them and others, plus preserving species of plants and animals with known relevance to their former lifestyles. The name Nyalar Mirungan-ah means 'Old Women's Tears' in Githabul, and recognises that they cry because the land was taken from them and because it has not been looked after well by European people. We are now trying to care for it well, and to allow the original ecosystems to return, by lighter grazing, soil recovery and using traditional Aboriginal burning knowledge. And we welcome dogs as long as they don't disturb our wildlife. Shandy, our own dog, is very welcoming to guests and might drop in to your camp for a visit.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
AU$27
 / night

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