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The best family-friendly camping near Hideaway Bay

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98% (1.1K) • 13 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Hideaway Bay

  • The lights decorating Kingfisher provide a warm ambience
  • Kingfisher above the embarkment
  • The lights decorating Kingfisher provide a warm ambience

1. Blackiron

98%
(504)
54km from Hideaway Bay · 15 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Situated on the bank of the Andromache River, setup camp at one of our cozy camp spots and enjoy the quiet of the bush. We have sites available in our grassy paddock which are accessible by all vehicles. Sand camping is available for 4x4's with tent/swag set ups during the dry seasons. No trailers or vans are permitted on the sand due to bogging. Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of a campfire and visual displays of local wildlife, try your hand at fishing in the river or just enjoy a cool swim just a few meters from our grassy sites. Guests are required to be fully self-sufficient with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste and rubbish with them on departure. Only a short distance from Airlie Beach and the islands for those interested in the local tourist attractions. Pets are welcome but must be kept on a leash and cleaned up after.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
AU$31
 / night
  • Menilden Farm
  • Menilden Farm
  • Menilden Farm

2. Menilden Farm

96%
(203)
31km from Hideaway Bay · 83 sites · Tents, RVs
Our property is 38 acres in size and is primarily used as an equestrian facility where coaching, clinics and training in dressage are conducted as well as providing agistment. The camping area is 100 metres or so from the nearest road and next to a dam and provides some of the most gorgeous sunsets around. Currently you will need to be self sufficient as we don’t have any toilet or shower facilities and we are still working on our shade with the trees having only just been planted. We are are only 2km from the Bruce hi-way and a comfortable 10 minute drive to the beautiful Bowen beaches, shops, pubs, restaurants making this a great spot to base yourself for your next Bowen getaway or if you are just passing through.
Pets
Campfires
from 
AU$22
 / night
  • Great Estuary fishing for the family
  • Ben Lomond Station
  • Great Estuary fishing for the family

3. Ben Lomond Station

99%
(782)
15km from Hideaway Bay · 8 sites · Tents, RVs
Ben Lomond Station is an 1800 acre working cattle station 25 minutes south of Bowen and 35 minutes north of Airlie Beach on the Whitsundays. We border onto Eden Lassie Creek which has tidal ocean access for saltwater fishing and there is an abundance of estuary fishing and crab spots available. We are a nature based camping area. Cleared shady camping spots are available for fully self contained campers as there are currently no facilities available so you must have own camping toilet and leave no trace. Access to the camping area is for 4WD only with caravans off road and high clearance. Firewood is available for a small fee or you can collect any fallen timber yourself. There is a ban on cutting down any standing timber even it is dead. There is plenty of room to run for the kids and dogs though we do ask that your pet not annoy our cattle or other campers. Ben Lomond station has an abundance of flora and fauna such as burdekin plum trees, mango trees, wallabies, kangaroos and bird and fish species.
Pets
Campfires
from 
AU$24
 / night
  • Brindabella
  • Brindabella
  • Brindabella

4. Brindabella

98%
(26)
35km from Hideaway Bay · 1 site · RV
We are situated on 4 acres only mins to Airlie Beach and a part of the beautiful Whitsunday s. 74 Islands around and great boating and fishing . Restaurants and taverns near by also taxis and courtesy vans available. Day trip s to local islands, Bredyls Animal farm and so so much more. Come visit paradise!!
from 
AU$50
 / night
  • Jenkins Farm
  • Jenkins Farm
  • Jenkins Farm

5. Jenkins Farm

97%
(56)
32km from Hideaway Bay · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
Situated only 10 minutes drive from the beautiful town of Bowen with its amazing beaches, our 10 acre hobby farm with sheep, cattle and pigs has 1 acre set aside for fully contained travellers. Our block is flat with easy access, amazing sunsets and situated in a quiet, peaceful location off the Collinsville rd. The Don River is very close by with easy access to a great viewing area for the upcoming Don River dash. Our open block is ideal for self contained caravans and camper vans with individual or group bookings welcome. Kayaks available to hire upon request. Fireplaces also supplied with firewood available. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Campfires
from 
AU$22
 / night
98% (1.1K) • 13 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Hideaway Bay

  • The lights decorating Kingfisher provide a warm ambience
  • Kingfisher above the embarkment
  • The lights decorating Kingfisher provide a warm ambience

1. Blackiron

98%
(504)
54km from Hideaway Bay · 15 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Situated on the bank of the Andromache River, setup camp at one of our cozy camp spots and enjoy the quiet of the bush. We have sites available in our grassy paddock which are accessible by all vehicles. Sand camping is available for 4x4's with tent/swag set ups during the dry seasons. No trailers or vans are permitted on the sand due to bogging. Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of a campfire and visual displays of local wildlife, try your hand at fishing in the river or just enjoy a cool swim just a few meters from our grassy sites. Guests are required to be fully self-sufficient with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste and rubbish with them on departure. Only a short distance from Airlie Beach and the islands for those interested in the local tourist attractions. Pets are welcome but must be kept on a leash and cleaned up after.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
AU$31
 / night
  • Menilden Farm
  • Menilden Farm
  • Menilden Farm

2. Menilden Farm

96%
(203)
31km from Hideaway Bay · 83 sites · Tents, RVs
Our property is 38 acres in size and is primarily used as an equestrian facility where coaching, clinics and training in dressage are conducted as well as providing agistment. The camping area is 100 metres or so from the nearest road and next to a dam and provides some of the most gorgeous sunsets around. Currently you will need to be self sufficient as we don’t have any toilet or shower facilities and we are still working on our shade with the trees having only just been planted. We are are only 2km from the Bruce hi-way and a comfortable 10 minute drive to the beautiful Bowen beaches, shops, pubs, restaurants making this a great spot to base yourself for your next Bowen getaway or if you are just passing through.
Pets
Campfires
from 
AU$22
 / night
  • Great Estuary fishing for the family
  • Ben Lomond Station
  • Great Estuary fishing for the family

3. Ben Lomond Station

99%
(782)
15km from Hideaway Bay · 8 sites · Tents, RVs
Ben Lomond Station is an 1800 acre working cattle station 25 minutes south of Bowen and 35 minutes north of Airlie Beach on the Whitsundays. We border onto Eden Lassie Creek which has tidal ocean access for saltwater fishing and there is an abundance of estuary fishing and crab spots available. We are a nature based camping area. Cleared shady camping spots are available for fully self contained campers as there are currently no facilities available so you must have own camping toilet and leave no trace. Access to the camping area is for 4WD only with caravans off road and high clearance. Firewood is available for a small fee or you can collect any fallen timber yourself. There is a ban on cutting down any standing timber even it is dead. There is plenty of room to run for the kids and dogs though we do ask that your pet not annoy our cattle or other campers. Ben Lomond station has an abundance of flora and fauna such as burdekin plum trees, mango trees, wallabies, kangaroos and bird and fish species.
Pets
Campfires
from 
AU$24
 / night
  • Brindabella
  • Brindabella
  • Brindabella

4. Brindabella

98%
(26)
35km from Hideaway Bay · 1 site · RV
We are situated on 4 acres only mins to Airlie Beach and a part of the beautiful Whitsunday s. 74 Islands around and great boating and fishing . Restaurants and taverns near by also taxis and courtesy vans available. Day trip s to local islands, Bredyls Animal farm and so so much more. Come visit paradise!!
from 
AU$50
 / night
  • Jenkins Farm
  • Jenkins Farm
  • Jenkins Farm

5. Jenkins Farm

97%
(56)
32km from Hideaway Bay · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
Situated only 10 minutes drive from the beautiful town of Bowen with its amazing beaches, our 10 acre hobby farm with sheep, cattle and pigs has 1 acre set aside for fully contained travellers. Our block is flat with easy access, amazing sunsets and situated in a quiet, peaceful location off the Collinsville rd. The Don River is very close by with easy access to a great viewing area for the upcoming Don River dash. Our open block is ideal for self contained caravans and camper vans with individual or group bookings welcome. Kayaks available to hire upon request. Fireplaces also supplied with firewood available. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Campfires
from 
AU$22
 / night

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Menilden Farm
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Bella
2 weeks ago
8 m pop-up camper
7 nights at Menilden Farm
Great spot, nice and quiet, convenient to town. Lovely to see trees have been planted around the camping area. Look forward to coming back. 🙂
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Kingfisher showing how it sits high on the embankment of the creek
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Briana
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
1 night at Blackiron
Awesome stay here with my 2 dogs. Ben was super friendly and accommodating. Will definitely be back!
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Blackiron
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Bree
3 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Blackiron
This was such a cute set up and great idea! We had a large car and a jet ski so was the perfect stay with needing a large car park (as it is on a big block). Enjoyed the bath and even got to watch pigs run past the river as we were in it. A little warm with no aircon but was totally manageable and loved listening to the outside noises just like camping!
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Menilden Farm
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Kate
December 2025
Tent
Weekend Trip to Menilden Farm
This place is beautiful and peaceful. Had a beautiful breeze coming through which kept the heat bearable. We even got a visit from the beautiful Bug, she was so sweet, and woke up to the cutest surprise of Bug asleep next to our campsite the next morning, and she just hung out with us. Definitely worth a stay here.
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Menilden Farm
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Roisin
December 2025
4 m pop-up camper
With pets
Weekend Trip to Menilden Farm
Great spot for an overnighter. Very easy to book and Matt provided excellent directions. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others.
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Brindabella
J
James
December 2025
7 m Class B
Group trip
2 nights at Brindabella
Pretty basic option as there was no power/water hookup and no internet signal, but it was a safe, easy spot for a sleep
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Ben Lomond Station
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Matthew
November 2025
15 m travel trailer
With pets
4 nights at Ben Lomond Station
This spot was amazing! Even if the camp next to you had a party, I doubt you would hear them the camp sites are that far apart. Cracking spot for fishing and crabbing, although I didn’t catch any fish (definitely a me issue, not the spot) and I caught plenty of crab (only 2 keepers unfortunately) and it was nice in the afternoons going for walks and cows coming for a visit of a night time. 10/10 in my opinion.
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Ben Lomond Station
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Tony
November 2025
13 m travel trailer
1 night at Ben Lomond Station
Quiet spot for a couple of nights near the river, caught a few fish that made lunch. Friendly host only too happy to make our stay enjoyable. Will call in again sometime
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Bronwyn
November 2025
8 m travel trailer
3 nights at Ben Lomond Station
It is so peaceful, just watching the cattle graze, calves playing, fireflies at night, quite even with other camper around.
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Kingfisher showing how it sits high on the embankment of the creek
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Tim
November 2025
5 m car
With pets
1 night at Blackiron
Great spot on the creek, plenty of fresh sand around. Thanks for hosting
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Kingfisher showing how it sits high on the embankment of the creek
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Patrick
November 2025
6 m pop-up camper
Weekend Trip to Blackiron
Well set out camping area. Plenty of grass due to recent rain. Quiet, good place to get away from the city life. Creek was flowing enough to sit in and cool down.
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Surprise catch - released as they all were.
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Clare
November 2025
8 m travel trailer
Weekend Trip to Ben Lomond Station
We loved the quiet and really enjoyed the cattle (especially the tiny calves ) birdlife and fishing. Saw pheasant coucal for the first time and a pair of brolga. Lots of birdsong for any birdwatchers out there. 😊
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Blackiron
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Patrick
November 2025
3 m travel trailer
Weekend Trip to Blackiron
Good spot to camp. Nice and quiet. Area nicely grassed and mowed,fairly level . Unfortunately no campfire. Total fire ban. Didn't miss it. Creek was running enough to go sit in. Had rain second night. Definately will be going into our favourite's list to return. Saw an echidna, wallabies, galahs, kookaburras. Plenty of area for kids to run around in. Just a word advice though: if you don't know how to drive on soft river sand, don't venture there.
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Menilden Farm
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Megan
November 2025
9 m travel trailer
With pets
3 nights at Menilden Farm
Wonderful spot , spacious with the most amazing sunsets and sunrises. Firepits available and our 2 dogs loved the space. So nice that they allow dogs off leash, providing they are under effective control. Close to town only 5-10mins. Dam was full of wildlife from birds, to fish. Highley recommend, neat mowed paddock
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Menilden Farm
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Paul
October 2025
6 m Class A
With pets
1 night at Menilden Farm
nice place tucked away from main rd to town has dam plenty of room
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Menilden Farm
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Paul
October 2025
6 m Class A
With pets
1 night at Menilden Farm
good level spot very spacious very close to town good cheap stay i say
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Menilden Farm
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Sally
October 2025
7 m travel trailer
1 night at Menilden Farm
Beautiful grassed sights .. lovely dam in the centre ... Horses watching over the fence ... Flat area .. Stunning sunset .. 10 minutes to Bowen ..
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Jenkins Farm
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Anthony
October 2025
9 m travel trailer
Weekend Trip to Jenkins Farm
Close to Bowen. Plenty of room. Flat land. ……………..
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Menilden Farm
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Sally
October 2025
10 m travel trailer
Weekend Trip to Menilden Farm
A lovely flat area of green grass and a big dam as a focal point ... the breeze is perfect to keep you cool while watching the stunning sunset over the dam and distant mountains .. only 10 minutes to Bowen which has some great beaches and pubs ... Horseshoe Bay and Rosebay are both great places to have a swim and Rosebay is dog friendly... Very relaxing place .. thanks Matt ..
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Menilden Farm
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Sally
October 2025
10 m travel trailer
3 nights at Menilden Farm
Stunning flat area with green grass and a beautiful dam in the centre .. Very relaxing with great cool breeze .. Enjoy the sunsets over the dam with mountains as a backdrop .. Just 10 minutes to Bowen and the stunning Beaches... Horseshoe Bay, Grays Bay & my favourite Rose Bay which is dog friendly xx
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