95% (8.8K) • 503 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Howard
Fraser Coast RV Park at River Heads
1. Fraser Coast RV Park at River Heads
93%
(144)
36km from Howard · 36 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Hervey Bay is known as the whale watching capital of the world and is just 15 minutes from Fraser Coast RV Park. Hervey Bay has a sheltered location, and as such is the best place on Australia’s east coast to meet the majestic humpback whales with plenty of good tour operators.
We have suitable offerings for all types of RV’s, campers, roof top tents, camper trailers, caravans, tents, swags and motorhomes.
Come and visit us and enjoy everything the Fraser Coast has to offer. You will feel like you really are on holidays. Located at River Heads, a great getaway from it all, yet just a stones throw from K'gari (Fraser Island), Hervey Bay and Lady Elliot Island.
We are dog friendly and also wheelchair accessible in the Bush Kitchen and Wallaby Wash House. Bertha the Retro van and Gertrude the Gypsy Wagon are not wheelchair accessible. Mango Lodge is a totally wheelchair accessible timber cabin which has an outdoor bath.
24 hour security access to your own private campsite. Free wifi, hot showers, flushing toilets, fully equipped bush kitchen and laundry.
We have a designated area for dog lovers called Dogs Corner.
There is a lovely paddock for the dogs to take in the country atmosphere and located right next to the 40 acre nature reserve with 4kms of walking trails, what better way to Escape, Relax and Unwind. 69 species of birds have been identified on the property to date.
We also provide dog minding services! Photo updates supplied. Cost is $50 per day (add to your booking). All you need to do is supply your dog bed and food. Recently our guests enjoyed a trip to Fraser Island and were very impressed with the service provided. So if you love your fur baby and you still want to have a holiday experience, just come and stay here and we can enhance your stay by giving your fur babies a holiday too.
You may be moved to a different site if your chosen site is too wet. We use Good Riddance products for the midges & mozzies during summer because it works, its non toxic + deet free. We have dry firewood (hardwood) available on the verandah for $15/15kg crate. There are plenty of sites to choose from.
One vehicle = 1 site - more than 1 vehicle can fit on any of the sites.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
AU$54
/ night
Blue Gums River Retreat
2. Blue Gums River Retreat
99%
(517)
36km from Howard · 14 sites · Tents, RVs
A special place on the banks of the Mary River. 50 acres of undulating grassy paddocks and beautiful blue gums along the river bank.The river is freshwater and beautiful for swimming, kayaking, canoeing or boating, you could try and catch a Bass for dinner. The 5 flat grassy sites are right on the rivers edge with good access to the water. The stairs into the water with the pontoon are perfect for diving in and cooling off, the kids love it!!Leave your boat in tied to the pontoon ready for the next days fishing trip. There's a BBQ with hop plate, table & chairs and deck chairs to sit back and relax.Access to the campsites are 2Wd and suitable for all size caravans and camp trailers. The boat ramp access is for all types of boats but 4x4 only as the ramp is gravel. As the weather warms watch the families pass by water skiing and boating.There is a toilet, fully Self-contained other than a toilet. Dogs are allowed but must be kept with you at all times.
Toilets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
AU$22
/ night
Hidden Creek Farm Qld
3. Hidden Creek Farm Qld
99%
(275)
36km from Howard · 14 sites · Tents, RVs
Hidden Creek Farm QLD, A slice of nature26 Acres nestled on the banks of Myrtle creek where farm meets forest. Camp with us on our open grassy fields or amongst the trees.
One vehicle with one camp set up permitted per site only. This is so we all have plenty of room and not camping in top of each other.
There is plenty to see and enjoy.
- Wind back with a couple of drinks at our picturesque creek Lookout.
- Jump on a kayak and paddle through the rain forest. (Kayaks free to use)
- Spot the local Fauna including Turtles, Echidnas, kangaroos, Mary River cod and the uncountable bird species.
- Let the Kids burn off some energy at our playground.
- 2 drop toilets one at each camp ground
- hot shower at flynns camp.
- moveable firepits available and one inbuilt one.
Firewood bundles available for purchase
Fires on the ground not permitted
- Close boat ramps to the Mary River both fresh and salt water.
- Courtesy bus for the Royal Hotel Tiaro available Fri - Sat you will need to call them to book.
Located in Pioneers Rest just 7mins north of Tiaro and 20mins south of Maryborough.
Check us out on Facebook
IF YOU WILL BE ARRIVING AFTER 6PM PLEASE LET US KNOW BEFORE YOU ARRIVE.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
AU$19
/ night
River Run Farm Camping
4. River Run Farm Camping
98%
(1463)
37km from Howard · 42 sites · Tents, RVs
River Run Farm Camping is situated on the banks of the beautiful Mary River within the spectacular Fraser Coast region.
The historic Maryborough town centre and the quaint village of Tiaro is right on our doorstep for anything you may have left behind or if you just feel like a country pub meal and a cold beer.
We offer large grassy mowed sites both powered and unpowered, river front and tree shaded areas with some unpowered sites having their own fire pits.
Fully equipped large camp kitchen with microwave, television, fridge,fire place and BBQ's, large communal firepit great for camp ovens and power points to charge your devices and a Playground for the Kids.
We offer the best hot showers with beautifully clean toilets; our amenities even contain a washing machine and a kid’s bathroom with a claw foot bath. A Dump point is located at the front of our property.
River Run offers: farm animals, swimming, excellent fresh water Fishing (Bass, Barra, yellow belly, prawn and silver perch), boat ramp, bike track and kayaking on the river is spectacular.
River run has an amazing variety of bird life due to the large body of fresh water and pristine habitat creating a great environment for spotting native animals including wallabies, echidna and platypus, which have been sighted at the boat ramp.
We are pet friendly too as long as your animals remain on a leash and are under full supervision at all times.
River Run is only a short drive away from lots of great experiences, Markets, Mural trail, horse riding, adventure activities, history, museums, Festivals, art and culture that are sure to inspire.
Thursday is market day in Marybrough with live music, town tours, great food fruit and veggies.
Book a horse riding adventure with Hucknall Horses only 10mins away or drive on up to Hervey Bay and go whale watching or day trip to the incredible Fraser Island or Rainbow Beach.
4wd in one of the many local forestry areas and see the brumby herds.
There is so much to see and do on the Fraser Coast.
Just so much to see and do.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from
AU$25
/ night
Sunrise Quarter Horse Stud
5. Sunrise Quarter Horse Stud
100%
(28)
40km from Howard · 12 sites · Tents, RVs
Just 30 minutes from Woodgate Beach and an hour from Bargara and Hervey Bay beaches, our serene retreat is the perfect escape. Located only a 5-minute drive from Cordalba State Forest, you’ll have easy access to scenic walks, mountain bike trails, and horse riding adventures. There are also bush tracks leading out from the property
Bundaberg is an easy 30 minute drive and Childers 15 minutes.
Experience the charm of our countryside with supervised visits with our horses and Highland cows. Join us around 4:30 pm for the afternoon feed and grooming session. (Please note: The Highland Coos are away visiting a bull December 2025 and January 2026) Relax and enjoy a meal at the BBQ area, which overlooks the horse arena. If you bring your horse, for an additional fee, you can explore our arena featuring dressage letters, obstacles, drums, and jumps, or test your skills in a dedicated area with permanent obstacles.
For your convenience, our well-equipped camp kitchen includes a fridge, toaster, kettle, electric frypan, and microwave, along with all the necessary cutlery and crockery. Please remember to clean up after using the kitchen to keep it welcoming for everyone.
In the kitchen area you will also find a pool table and dart board and arcade game for your use.
If you choose to bring your horse you will find stabling or yards under Extras as begin your booking. The cost can be seen as you view the sites. The stables are rubber floored, meaning you use minimal sawdust therefore minimal dust. They are equipped with automatic waterers and feed bins. The yards are separated so that the horses can't reach each other from one yard to the other. Please ensure these areas are cleaned before you leave. There are rakes and wheelbarrows provided near the arena and at the end of the stables for your convenience.
Our sites are best suited to self contained camping but there is shower and toilet availability on the property. There is a dump site situated in Crescent St Childers
Enjoy your stay and the beautiful surroundings!
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from
AU$33
/ night
95% (8.8K) • 503 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Howard
Fraser Coast RV Park at River Heads
1. Fraser Coast RV Park at River Heads
93%
(144)
36km from Howard · 36 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Hervey Bay is known as the whale watching capital of the world and is just 15 minutes from Fraser Coast RV Park. Hervey Bay has a sheltered location, and as such is the best place on Australia’s east coast to meet the majestic humpback whales with plenty of good tour operators.
We have suitable offerings for all types of RV’s, campers, roof top tents, camper trailers, caravans, tents, swags and motorhomes.
Come and visit us and enjoy everything the Fraser Coast has to offer. You will feel like you really are on holidays. Located at River Heads, a great getaway from it all, yet just a stones throw from K'gari (Fraser Island), Hervey Bay and Lady Elliot Island.
We are dog friendly and also wheelchair accessible in the Bush Kitchen and Wallaby Wash House. Bertha the Retro van and Gertrude the Gypsy Wagon are not wheelchair accessible. Mango Lodge is a totally wheelchair accessible timber cabin which has an outdoor bath.
24 hour security access to your own private campsite. Free wifi, hot showers, flushing toilets, fully equipped bush kitchen and laundry.
We have a designated area for dog lovers called Dogs Corner.
There is a lovely paddock for the dogs to take in the country atmosphere and located right next to the 40 acre nature reserve with 4kms of walking trails, what better way to Escape, Relax and Unwind. 69 species of birds have been identified on the property to date.
We also provide dog minding services! Photo updates supplied. Cost is $50 per day (add to your booking). All you need to do is supply your dog bed and food. Recently our guests enjoyed a trip to Fraser Island and were very impressed with the service provided. So if you love your fur baby and you still want to have a holiday experience, just come and stay here and we can enhance your stay by giving your fur babies a holiday too.
You may be moved to a different site if your chosen site is too wet. We use Good Riddance products for the midges & mozzies during summer because it works, its non toxic + deet free. We have dry firewood (hardwood) available on the verandah for $15/15kg crate. There are plenty of sites to choose from.
One vehicle = 1 site - more than 1 vehicle can fit on any of the sites.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
AU$54
/ night
Blue Gums River Retreat
2. Blue Gums River Retreat
99%
(517)
36km from Howard · 14 sites · Tents, RVs
A special place on the banks of the Mary River. 50 acres of undulating grassy paddocks and beautiful blue gums along the river bank.The river is freshwater and beautiful for swimming, kayaking, canoeing or boating, you could try and catch a Bass for dinner. The 5 flat grassy sites are right on the rivers edge with good access to the water. The stairs into the water with the pontoon are perfect for diving in and cooling off, the kids love it!!Leave your boat in tied to the pontoon ready for the next days fishing trip. There's a BBQ with hop plate, table & chairs and deck chairs to sit back and relax.Access to the campsites are 2Wd and suitable for all size caravans and camp trailers. The boat ramp access is for all types of boats but 4x4 only as the ramp is gravel. As the weather warms watch the families pass by water skiing and boating.There is a toilet, fully Self-contained other than a toilet. Dogs are allowed but must be kept with you at all times.
Toilets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
AU$22
/ night
Hidden Creek Farm Qld
3. Hidden Creek Farm Qld
99%
(275)
36km from Howard · 14 sites · Tents, RVs
Hidden Creek Farm QLD, A slice of nature26 Acres nestled on the banks of Myrtle creek where farm meets forest. Camp with us on our open grassy fields or amongst the trees.
One vehicle with one camp set up permitted per site only. This is so we all have plenty of room and not camping in top of each other.
There is plenty to see and enjoy.
- Wind back with a couple of drinks at our picturesque creek Lookout.
- Jump on a kayak and paddle through the rain forest. (Kayaks free to use)
- Spot the local Fauna including Turtles, Echidnas, kangaroos, Mary River cod and the uncountable bird species.
- Let the Kids burn off some energy at our playground.
- 2 drop toilets one at each camp ground
- hot shower at flynns camp.
- moveable firepits available and one inbuilt one.
Firewood bundles available for purchase
Fires on the ground not permitted
- Close boat ramps to the Mary River both fresh and salt water.
- Courtesy bus for the Royal Hotel Tiaro available Fri - Sat you will need to call them to book.
Located in Pioneers Rest just 7mins north of Tiaro and 20mins south of Maryborough.
Check us out on Facebook
IF YOU WILL BE ARRIVING AFTER 6PM PLEASE LET US KNOW BEFORE YOU ARRIVE.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
AU$19
/ night
River Run Farm Camping
4. River Run Farm Camping
98%
(1463)
37km from Howard · 42 sites · Tents, RVs
River Run Farm Camping is situated on the banks of the beautiful Mary River within the spectacular Fraser Coast region.
The historic Maryborough town centre and the quaint village of Tiaro is right on our doorstep for anything you may have left behind or if you just feel like a country pub meal and a cold beer.
We offer large grassy mowed sites both powered and unpowered, river front and tree shaded areas with some unpowered sites having their own fire pits.
Fully equipped large camp kitchen with microwave, television, fridge,fire place and BBQ's, large communal firepit great for camp ovens and power points to charge your devices and a Playground for the Kids.
We offer the best hot showers with beautifully clean toilets; our amenities even contain a washing machine and a kid’s bathroom with a claw foot bath. A Dump point is located at the front of our property.
River Run offers: farm animals, swimming, excellent fresh water Fishing (Bass, Barra, yellow belly, prawn and silver perch), boat ramp, bike track and kayaking on the river is spectacular.
River run has an amazing variety of bird life due to the large body of fresh water and pristine habitat creating a great environment for spotting native animals including wallabies, echidna and platypus, which have been sighted at the boat ramp.
We are pet friendly too as long as your animals remain on a leash and are under full supervision at all times.
River Run is only a short drive away from lots of great experiences, Markets, Mural trail, horse riding, adventure activities, history, museums, Festivals, art and culture that are sure to inspire.
Thursday is market day in Marybrough with live music, town tours, great food fruit and veggies.
Book a horse riding adventure with Hucknall Horses only 10mins away or drive on up to Hervey Bay and go whale watching or day trip to the incredible Fraser Island or Rainbow Beach.
4wd in one of the many local forestry areas and see the brumby herds.
There is so much to see and do on the Fraser Coast.
Just so much to see and do.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from
AU$25
/ night
Sunrise Quarter Horse Stud
5. Sunrise Quarter Horse Stud
100%
(28)
40km from Howard · 12 sites · Tents, RVs
Just 30 minutes from Woodgate Beach and an hour from Bargara and Hervey Bay beaches, our serene retreat is the perfect escape. Located only a 5-minute drive from Cordalba State Forest, you’ll have easy access to scenic walks, mountain bike trails, and horse riding adventures. There are also bush tracks leading out from the property
Bundaberg is an easy 30 minute drive and Childers 15 minutes.
Experience the charm of our countryside with supervised visits with our horses and Highland cows. Join us around 4:30 pm for the afternoon feed and grooming session. (Please note: The Highland Coos are away visiting a bull December 2025 and January 2026) Relax and enjoy a meal at the BBQ area, which overlooks the horse arena. If you bring your horse, for an additional fee, you can explore our arena featuring dressage letters, obstacles, drums, and jumps, or test your skills in a dedicated area with permanent obstacles.
For your convenience, our well-equipped camp kitchen includes a fridge, toaster, kettle, electric frypan, and microwave, along with all the necessary cutlery and crockery. Please remember to clean up after using the kitchen to keep it welcoming for everyone.
In the kitchen area you will also find a pool table and dart board and arcade game for your use.
If you choose to bring your horse you will find stabling or yards under Extras as begin your booking. The cost can be seen as you view the sites. The stables are rubber floored, meaning you use minimal sawdust therefore minimal dust. They are equipped with automatic waterers and feed bins. The yards are separated so that the horses can't reach each other from one yard to the other. Please ensure these areas are cleaned before you leave. There are rakes and wheelbarrows provided near the arena and at the end of the stables for your convenience.
Our sites are best suited to self contained camping but there is shower and toilet availability on the property. There is a dump site situated in Crescent St Childers
Enjoy your stay and the beautiful surroundings!
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from
AU$33
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Rebecca
1 week ago
Tent
With kids
The stay at Hidden Creek was beautiful! There was lots of space to walk and ride out push bikes! The fire pits and areas were all clean and well maintained. We will absolutely be back! Beautiful spot!
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Phil
1 week ago
Tent
With kids
We had such a great staybeven for ONE night. The shower setup was honestly one of the most intuitive and easy-to-use we’ve come across at a campsite — simple, practical, and just works!! The whole property has a relaxed, welcoming feel, and Mary the dog absolutely made our trip. She’s so friendly that even our 2year old ran off playing with her like they’d known each other for years!!!
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Adrian
2 weeks ago
6 m travel trailer
Always a great place for a weekend escape.
Clean amenities and camp grounds.
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Elisha
2 weeks ago
6 m travel trailer
Yet again another great stay at River run, even the weather didn't put a downer on our weekend 🙂We love the Camp kitchen area, a great spot to play Uno or Yahtzee out of the weather and plenty of room to sit with our Camp mates who came with us
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Marg
2 weeks ago
7 m travel trailer
With pets
Loved our stay at River Run, lovely rustic, all working facilities. The river was great for a cool off as it was very hot when we were there. Thanks Shelly for our upgrade to power, helped our old dog immensely having the air-conditioning. Would recommend this camp to all!!
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Lyn
3 weeks ago
13 m travel trailer
With pets
While I don't want to share this beautiful grounds, I will say if you want a tranquil, relaxing holiday this is the place to go. Beautiful views of the river, kayak access, large sites you can't go wrong
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Paul
3 weeks ago
5 m travel trailer
Great site right on the banks of the warm waters of the Mary River.
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Wade
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Amenities and facilities were great. Excellent charm and character.
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Caitlin
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
We really enjoyed our stay - we were the only campers there! It was lovely to visit the creek and take the kayak out. We had our dog with us, who quickly became friends with Mary! It was a peaceful, clean and well thought out camping space. Toilet and shower were clean and easy to use.
Thank you Janita for creating such a safe and welcoming space to stay 🌿
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Libby
3 weeks ago
8 m travel trailer
Great place. Riverside camping with boat ramp and jetty.
Bird life and a lovely quiet area.
Great hostess.
Toilet super clean.
This is our 5th trip and won't be our last.
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Matthew
3 weeks ago
Tent
Group trip
We had a great time, lovely spot along the river good spot for a swim or fish with plenty of space between sites so you have your own space. Toilets are tidy and well kept.
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Liam
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
The views were amazing, the owner was fantastic. Answered all questions and took the kids and us on an included farm animal and feeding tour! The facilities were beautiful the bath under the stars for the kids was awesome and the camp kitchen being so user friendly and has everything you need. The bar area/dining area of the camp kitchen is accommodating and very spacious with a playground for the kids outside.
We loved our site and will come back many times in the future. The boat ramp was awesome for us as well and when not boating an awesome spot for a dip in the water !
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Emily
January 2026
Tent
Cute little spot. Well looked after, flat spots with fire rings, and very private. Will definitely come back
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Peter
January 2026
5 m pop-up camper
With pets
They really catered for kids & adults with activities for Australia Day. Amenities were always clean, good water pressure & great hot water. Camp kitchen was a great size with everything you want. On the down side considering the length of waterfront the boat ramp was the only accessible area. powered sites had no shade at all, they would be good for winter camping not Summer.
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Devina
January 2026
Tent
Beautiful space to camp, relaxing and quiet. It was a perfect spot for my first time solo camping. The 'beach' at the creek was a lovely space to relax and enjoy the surrounding nature.
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Alexandra
January 2026
5 m car
We arrived late but still got the big fire pit to ourselves, plenty of space between camping parties. Good amenities. Kayaking was a little tricky due to submerged trees blocking the river but still fun to have a float around the small accessible area!
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Debbie
January 2026
8 m Class A
With pets
Very peaceful weekend with the family great set up at the playground for kids and the adults the dogs loved g th he creek beach for swimming
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Ashley
January 2026
Tent
Great little escape was nice and quiet. Good river make sure to find the little beach to swim. Dogs had a great time. Shower and toilets were handy too. Thanks for a great stay.
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Lisa
January 2026
Tent
This was our first HIPCAMP stay and it set the bar quite high with spacious sites with cooling breezes and soft grass underfoot, river views from our site, spotlessly clean amenities with amazing hot showers, a huge camp kitchen and a river safe for swimming.
There are sites to suit everyone. 3 hillside sites 13, 14 & 15) haves views to the river and are half way between the boat ramp (where you enter the river to swim) and the amenities. No trees to worry about. An easy stroll to either. The powered sites are close to the amenities as is sites 23 -26 (flat with no trees) but still not far to river but no river views. There are river front sites but the bank is quite high and there is no river access from these sites so it's a bit of a hike to the boat ramp to swim and visit amenities. If you want to be near the boat ramp there are 2 sites. A few sites have trees if you want shade and they are tall thin gums but we don't like being under trees.
Being Australia Day there were activities for the kids. It would be fun to be there in Winter as there is a huge fireplace in the camp kitchen and a huge communal firepit. Each site has it's own fireplace, although I'm not sure about the powered sites).
There is also a laundry sink and washing machine.
There are small kayaks for the kids and the river water was like bath temp. It is shallow at the start but drops off quickly.
This property is only 15 mins from Tiaro and Maryborough and easy to find. Highly recommend.
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Jessica
January 2026
8 m travel trailer
With kids
10/10 stay for us! Our river front site was absolutely stunning. The river was the perfect place to cool down after hours of playing, riding and fishing. We stayed on a fully booked weekend and there was just the perfect amount of people to still be able to enjoy it all. The animals gave the kids lots if laughs and the owners made it such a friendly atmosphere. It was nice to be able to have a warm shower at the end of the day - cleanest amenities I have seen in all of our farm stays! We will be back.
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