91% (430) • 11 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Ingham
Crystal Ridge
1. Crystal Ridge
97%
(567)
38km from Ingham · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to Crystal Ridge, a peaceful location where you can enjoy peace and privacy.
Campers can fish, swim, bird watch or just relax by the water and watch the cows grazing around the property.
Nearby you'll find
Mount Spec, Paluma Range National Park straddles the summit and escarpment of the Paluma Range, rising 1,000m above the Big Crystal Creek floodplain. This is the most southerly national park in the
Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.
Located approximately 45 minutes north of Townsville on the Bruce Highway, Mutarnee is a small peaceful hamlet nestled on the banks of beautiful Crystal Creek. At the local caravan park there's a small shop and service station and just a minute down the road you'll find the Crystal Creek boat ramp.
There is great bushwalks in the area and place to mountain bike.
Any camping set up is welcome to pull up on the flat, grassy site.
You are welcome to bring your pet, but please ensure they are kept on a leash and under control.
You will need to get gate code day before you arrive. Either text or on the hipcamp site.
Pets
Campfires
from
AU$49
/ night
Coothara Farm
2. Coothara Farm
94%
(137)
80km from Ingham · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Located just outside Townsville, this rural farm setting features lots of wildlife. There is a dam in a shaded paddock next to the camping area. You can hang out with the horses, cows, chickens and many other animals.
The campsite is quiet, peaceful and relaxing. We even have a MH therapy cow, Nemoo! (bring your camera!)
Enjoy a yarn around the campfire (firewood available depending on season) or a swim in the dam!
This campsite suits self-contained campers who bring their own toilet/shower amenities and can run off grid.
The Townsville region has much to offer. There's a free swimming pool on the esplanade. If you're up for a walk or bike ride the esplanade takes you through the gardens on the water's edge. You can also take a cruise out to Magnetic Island.
Pets on leashes are welcome.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
AU$46
/ night
Country Camping Dam Site BlackRiver
3. Country Camping Dam Site BlackRiver
95%
(66)
79km from Ingham · 4 sites · Lodging
We are located in the Townsville region, 25 kms from the city centre and only 10 kms to Coles and BWS but close to the coast.
The campsite is set on a private 150 acres with 3 swimming dams, portable toilet on site and motorcycle tracks including enduro.
Camping and campfires are allowed near the dams in fire pits. Fish for jade perch (catch and release please).
In Townsville itself you will find the headland at the north end featuring the military exhibits of Jezzine Barracks and a wide promenade which is great for walks as it heads south past the safe swimming zones. On the other end, at Ross Creek, you can catch the ferry to the Great Barrier Reef or take a 20-minute ferry ride to Magnetic Island, with its beautiful bays, bushland hikes, and wild koalas.
Country Vows wedding reception centre is located on 5 acres at the front of the property.
Toilets
Campfires
from
AU$42
/ night
Butterfly Valley
4. Butterfly Valley
36km from Ingham · 2 sites · Lodging
Butterfly Valley Holiday Accommodation is situated on a 160 acre property, that is surrounded by thousands of acres of pristine National Park. Situated just 2.8 km from the Bruce Highway, 10 minutes from the seaside township of Cardwell and close to Hinchinbrook Island, here you can escape the hustle and bustle of life to the peace and quiet of lush natural surrounds.
Enjoy private swimming holes and a waterfall that is only 300 meters from your front door, as well as a lookout over Hinchinbrook Island.
There is abundant wildlife, and of course you will see many butterflies – watch it all from your private deck overlooking the creek.
Our campsites are beside Five Mile creek on Butterfly Island and only accessible by off road vehicles.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
AU$230
/ night
Herbert River Valley PasturesThat S
5. Herbert River Valley PasturesThat S
90%
(5)
46km from Ingham · 12 sites · Tents, RVs
The serene and beautiful Herbert River awaits your visit to enjoy the breathtaking views the valley offers. Base yourself with us and explore the Yammanie National Park along the Herbert River. Gowerie creek has never stopped running in 60 years fed from the Mountains back towards Cardwell this creek presents beauty in every aspect.
Pets
Campfires
from
AU$34
/ night
Cuddle Creek Homestead
6. Cuddle Creek Homestead
91%
(11)
74km from Ingham · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
28 acres of bliss in the bush.
Not too far from town, but far enough for peace and quiet.
Kids or adults can ride bikes around our tracks through the property.
You can go fishing off the bank from the back of the block, or alternatively you can put a boat in the creek with a boat ramp accessible only about 1 klm down the road.
from
AU$19
/ night
Mykitoville
7. Mykitoville
83%
(3)
79km from Ingham · 8 sites · Tents, RVs
Just off the Bruce Highway, just 30 mins north of Townsville.
It can be hot, it can be dusty, it can be noisy, it can be quiet, it could get wet. Fun will be had night & day.
There are no facilities here, campers must be self contained and leave no trace. Take your waste with you!
Pet welcome, on leash.
You can have a contained campfire in the fire pit, please bring your own firewood.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
AU$37
/ night
Twitchers Rest
8. Twitchers Rest
80%
(5)
25km from Ingham · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Nestled in the mountains is a little grove with beautiful views and fresh crisp air.
This property is set on 5 acres of flat and sloping ground. The campsite is part rainforest and has a creek on one side. There is also lots of open forest. I find the rainforest good for enjoying the birds.
If you're up for an adventure bring your mountain bike and go riding, or head of for walks along the creek. It's very peaceful. You will find the Wallaman Falls, Mt Fox and National Parks nearby.
This campsite is located about half an hour from town.
This campsite suits self-contained campers who bring their own camping toilet/shower. There is a picnic table for meals, access to water, power and wifi as well as rubbish facilities.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
AU$37
/ night
91% (430) • 11 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Ingham
Crystal Ridge
1. Crystal Ridge
97%
(567)
38km from Ingham · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to Crystal Ridge, a peaceful location where you can enjoy peace and privacy.
Campers can fish, swim, bird watch or just relax by the water and watch the cows grazing around the property.
Nearby you'll find
Mount Spec, Paluma Range National Park straddles the summit and escarpment of the Paluma Range, rising 1,000m above the Big Crystal Creek floodplain. This is the most southerly national park in the
Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.
Located approximately 45 minutes north of Townsville on the Bruce Highway, Mutarnee is a small peaceful hamlet nestled on the banks of beautiful Crystal Creek. At the local caravan park there's a small shop and service station and just a minute down the road you'll find the Crystal Creek boat ramp.
There is great bushwalks in the area and place to mountain bike.
Any camping set up is welcome to pull up on the flat, grassy site.
You are welcome to bring your pet, but please ensure they are kept on a leash and under control.
You will need to get gate code day before you arrive. Either text or on the hipcamp site.
Pets
Campfires
from
AU$49
/ night
Coothara Farm
2. Coothara Farm
94%
(137)
80km from Ingham · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Located just outside Townsville, this rural farm setting features lots of wildlife. There is a dam in a shaded paddock next to the camping area. You can hang out with the horses, cows, chickens and many other animals.
The campsite is quiet, peaceful and relaxing. We even have a MH therapy cow, Nemoo! (bring your camera!)
Enjoy a yarn around the campfire (firewood available depending on season) or a swim in the dam!
This campsite suits self-contained campers who bring their own toilet/shower amenities and can run off grid.
The Townsville region has much to offer. There's a free swimming pool on the esplanade. If you're up for a walk or bike ride the esplanade takes you through the gardens on the water's edge. You can also take a cruise out to Magnetic Island.
Pets on leashes are welcome.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
AU$46
/ night
Country Camping Dam Site BlackRiver
3. Country Camping Dam Site BlackRiver
95%
(66)
79km from Ingham · 4 sites · Lodging
We are located in the Townsville region, 25 kms from the city centre and only 10 kms to Coles and BWS but close to the coast.
The campsite is set on a private 150 acres with 3 swimming dams, portable toilet on site and motorcycle tracks including enduro.
Camping and campfires are allowed near the dams in fire pits. Fish for jade perch (catch and release please).
In Townsville itself you will find the headland at the north end featuring the military exhibits of Jezzine Barracks and a wide promenade which is great for walks as it heads south past the safe swimming zones. On the other end, at Ross Creek, you can catch the ferry to the Great Barrier Reef or take a 20-minute ferry ride to Magnetic Island, with its beautiful bays, bushland hikes, and wild koalas.
Country Vows wedding reception centre is located on 5 acres at the front of the property.
Toilets
Campfires
from
AU$42
/ night
Butterfly Valley
4. Butterfly Valley
36km from Ingham · 2 sites · Lodging
Butterfly Valley Holiday Accommodation is situated on a 160 acre property, that is surrounded by thousands of acres of pristine National Park. Situated just 2.8 km from the Bruce Highway, 10 minutes from the seaside township of Cardwell and close to Hinchinbrook Island, here you can escape the hustle and bustle of life to the peace and quiet of lush natural surrounds.
Enjoy private swimming holes and a waterfall that is only 300 meters from your front door, as well as a lookout over Hinchinbrook Island.
There is abundant wildlife, and of course you will see many butterflies – watch it all from your private deck overlooking the creek.
Our campsites are beside Five Mile creek on Butterfly Island and only accessible by off road vehicles.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
AU$230
/ night
Herbert River Valley PasturesThat S
5. Herbert River Valley PasturesThat S
90%
(5)
46km from Ingham · 12 sites · Tents, RVs
The serene and beautiful Herbert River awaits your visit to enjoy the breathtaking views the valley offers. Base yourself with us and explore the Yammanie National Park along the Herbert River. Gowerie creek has never stopped running in 60 years fed from the Mountains back towards Cardwell this creek presents beauty in every aspect.
Pets
Campfires
from
AU$34
/ night
Cuddle Creek Homestead
6. Cuddle Creek Homestead
91%
(11)
74km from Ingham · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
28 acres of bliss in the bush.
Not too far from town, but far enough for peace and quiet.
Kids or adults can ride bikes around our tracks through the property.
You can go fishing off the bank from the back of the block, or alternatively you can put a boat in the creek with a boat ramp accessible only about 1 klm down the road.
from
AU$19
/ night
Mykitoville
7. Mykitoville
83%
(3)
79km from Ingham · 8 sites · Tents, RVs
Just off the Bruce Highway, just 30 mins north of Townsville.
It can be hot, it can be dusty, it can be noisy, it can be quiet, it could get wet. Fun will be had night & day.
There are no facilities here, campers must be self contained and leave no trace. Take your waste with you!
Pet welcome, on leash.
You can have a contained campfire in the fire pit, please bring your own firewood.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
AU$37
/ night
Twitchers Rest
8. Twitchers Rest
80%
(5)
25km from Ingham · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Nestled in the mountains is a little grove with beautiful views and fresh crisp air.
This property is set on 5 acres of flat and sloping ground. The campsite is part rainforest and has a creek on one side. There is also lots of open forest. I find the rainforest good for enjoying the birds.
If you're up for an adventure bring your mountain bike and go riding, or head of for walks along the creek. It's very peaceful. You will find the Wallaman Falls, Mt Fox and National Parks nearby.
This campsite is located about half an hour from town.
This campsite suits self-contained campers who bring their own camping toilet/shower. There is a picnic table for meals, access to water, power and wifi as well as rubbish facilities.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
AU$37
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Nicola
December 2025
7 m Class B
With kids
Great spot, easy access to the river. Will stay there again.
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Mimi
December 2025
9 m pop-up camper
★★★★★
I recently had the pleasure of staying at this beautiful site, located just 45 minutes north of Townsville, in the peaceful hamlet of Mutarnee. The location along the banks of Crystal Creek made for a perfect escape from the heat and everyday life in suburbia. Getting there was straightforward through the single locked gate at entry and the track was easy to follow to our site. Our host Michael was super responsive with the gate code and other communication.
I stayed at Site 1 for three nights with my husky, Mia and we both absolutely loved it. The site is incredibly well-maintained, with a solid concrete slab that made setting up camp a breeze. The flat surrounds and easy access to the creek were perfect for us – we both enjoyed splashing around in the clear, refreshingly cool water. It’s a great spot if you’re after some relaxation in nature with the sounds of the birds to keep you company.
The peacefulness and privacy of the area is one of its biggest pros. It’s far enough from the highway to ensure background noise pollution is only from occasional local traffic, but little enough to not detract from the serenity. We met the super friendly cows – Mia had her first cow kiss and even the bull came up to the fence for a friendly pat. There’s a rooster in residence as well, but we beat him up every morning for our sunrise walk.
I’ll definitely be returning and I highly recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful camping experience by a beautiful crystal clear creek.
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Justin
November 2025
7 m Class A
With kids
5 star experience! We really appreciated the chance to see a little glimpse of life on the property, and the kids absolutely loved helping with the animals. Meeting all animals was such a special experience for them — and for us as well.
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Chris
November 2025
5 m pop-up camper
With pets
A beautiful peaceful place to camp, right on the edge of the creek.
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Chris
November 2025
5 m pop-up camper
With pets
Yet again Crystal Ridge did not disappoint.
Absolutely relaxing, creek was a little low but was still deep enough to have a nice cool down.
Michael is a great host, with great communication.
Looking forward to our next visit.
10 out of 10.
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Aimee
November 2025
8 m Class B
With kids
Lovely spot right on the water. Only 2 sites to choose from, we were lucky to be the only ones there but I definitely recommend booking the whole place to yourself if you want privacy as the sites are right next to each other. Not as well kept as other camps we have been to but overall would recommend. The concrete pad on site 1 was useful.
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Melissa
October 2025
8 m Class A
The site was really gorgeous! Very private and the stream is lovely. The only drawback is that the host isn't the best communicator... I had to send two messages, one at 9am and another at 1:30ish because I hadn't heard back from him, to find out what the code for the gate was before he responded. I also asked him some detailed questions about our stay which were answered with two short, unhelpful messages! The details on the website are not accurate either, so we found it confusing and irritating to locate the site, after a long drive. There was rubbish from other campers left in the fire pit which should have been removed before we arrived as well.
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Lisa
October 2025
5 m pop-up camper
The kids had a great time camping around the dam . Toasting marshmallows, fishing & best part riding their dirt bikes around the tracks . Good time had !!
Only negative was the porta toilets, disgusting. Lucky there was a shovel on hand . My advice to owners / carers of property maybe more regular checks & changes of porta toilets .
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Ryan
October 2025
7 m travel trailer
With kids
Unreal spot , would recommend needs to be 2 - 3 night minimum booking as people have booked just for one night and that takes up the possibility of a whole weekend booking something to think about as it’s such a beautiful spot, will be back 😁
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robert
October 2025
5 m car
Close to Townsville and Ingham, with lots to do in the area. Quite open (good solar) location next to Crystal Creek. Decent shade in the afternoon. Not the best swimming this time of year, but to be expected at the end of the dry season. That being said, we still say I. The creek and enjoyed a drink. Our neighbours kids were having a fantastic time in a canoe. Creek access is best from site 1 but still easily accessible from site 2. Quiet, relaxing, a fire and clear sky’s.
Would definitely stay here again.
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Dot
October 2025
Tent
Excellent camping site on the river.
Very quite and great swimming
Would highly recommend this camp to everyone
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Davo
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Great camp site. River nice and close to camp. Host was easy to get in contact with. Fantastic spot will be back again
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David
October 2025
6 m pop-up camper
With pets
The camp ground was good, clean and mowed as usual, Micheal always has it nice and clean
But the creek was wrecked from the February/March floods, the rock slides from up the range at Crystal creek have really damaged the whole Crystal creek, the creek was only about knee deep where as before it was six to eight feet deep and it was not flowing at all, but that’s Mother Nature
But the camping are was good, rock fire pit areas set up and it looks like a lot of work has gone into repairing it after the floods to make it clean and level and nice
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Cathy
October 2025
6 m travel trailer
What a peaceful and serene place. Having booked both sites, we had the place to ourselves. It was picturesque and we lived wading and cooling off in the creek. The breeze was beautiful. We will definitely return.
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Kate
October 2025
Tent
Great private spot, Michael was very helpful. Watched the NRL grand final under the stars. Large area to set up.
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Brandon
October 2025
7 m Class B
With kids
Cant get much better than this. 10/10 for the thrill seekers. Adults smashed buggys around and the kids couldn't get off the dirtbikes. Beautiful property and Noel and his wife welcomed us with open arms. Will be back for sure!
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Maree
October 2025
6 m pop-up camper
With pets
We absolutely LOVE this place! The creek is amazing and can let the grandson go do his thing (with supervision of course) swim, kayak etc as the water right now isn’t too deep. Highly recommend booking both camp sites so you have the whole place to yourself. Will definitely be a regular spot for us, the grandkid and the dogs.
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Joshua
October 2025
9 m pop-up camper
With pets
One of our favourite stops this trip! Just a short drive from Wallaman Falls, with picturesque views and rolling green paddocks dotted with the most curious cows, a donkey, a pony and other friendly animals. The hosts are absolute gems and made our experience even better. If you go, bring a couple of extra dollars to grab some of their local Bullock Creek grassfed Beef — Its well worth it!
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Brad
September 2025
6 m travel trailer
Nice quiet secluded site, cattle roaming around the paddocks. Host Colin was fantastic.
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ross
September 2025
6 m travel trailer
With kids
Awesome spot will be back very quite heaps of room for the kids to explore and swim
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