- Camping with Hiking
The best camping near Lucinda with hiking
93% (997) • 6 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Lucinda
Cullen Guesthouse & and Rest Stop
1. Cullen Guesthouse & and Rest Stop
100%
(20)
23km from Lucinda · 1 site · Tent, RV
Park alongside Inghams 100 year old fully restored historical Villa. Shower and toilet facilities, power and water provided within.
The property is located 30 seconds off the Bruce Highway.
A great stop for the weary traveller. Overnight or longer if needed. An excellent stop for exploring the region, the Wallerman Falls etc. Close to all town amenities.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
AU$60
/ night
Crystal Ridge
2. Crystal Ridge
97%
(572)
49km from Lucinda · 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
Butterfly Valley
3. Butterfly Valley
38km from Lucinda · 2 sites
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
Crystal Creek Nywaigi Camp Grounds
4. Crystal Creek Nywaigi Camp Grounds
88%
(1172)
50km from Lucinda · 27 sites · Tents, RVs
Crystal Creek Campsite is a large camp area with private access to the creek. Large area with plenty of shade. Dog friendly (on a lead). Fires allowed
27/01/2026 WARNING .Water over road with heavy flash flooding in low areas , be aware when swimming and stay on destinated roads, Looks to be clearing
Caretaker Number is
0498 692 998 Stephen.
Close walk to natural swimming pools which are absolutely picturesque.
We offer large shady spots with , fire pits and amenities. Plenty of fishing and swimming to enjoy.
Amenities include hot showers (10 MINS ONLY PLEASE).
Access to campsite passes our school so please drive very slowly if your accessing campsite during school hours.
Children under 6 stay for free. Do not include them at time of booking.
Please read all information, rule and directions (provided once you have a confirmed booking)
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
AU$37
/ night
Herbert River Valley PasturesThat S
5. Herbert River Valley PasturesThat S
90%
(5)
58km from Lucinda · 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
93% (997) • 6 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Lucinda
Cullen Guesthouse & and Rest Stop
1. Cullen Guesthouse & and Rest Stop
100%
(20)
23km from Lucinda · 1 site · Tent, RV
Park alongside Inghams 100 year old fully restored historical Villa. Shower and toilet facilities, power and water provided within.
The property is located 30 seconds off the Bruce Highway.
A great stop for the weary traveller. Overnight or longer if needed. An excellent stop for exploring the region, the Wallerman Falls etc. Close to all town amenities.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
AU$60
/ night
Crystal Ridge
2. Crystal Ridge
97%
(572)
49km from Lucinda · 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
Butterfly Valley
3. Butterfly Valley
38km from Lucinda · 2 sites
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
Crystal Creek Nywaigi Camp Grounds
4. Crystal Creek Nywaigi Camp Grounds
88%
(1172)
50km from Lucinda · 27 sites · Tents, RVs
Crystal Creek Campsite is a large camp area with private access to the creek. Large area with plenty of shade. Dog friendly (on a lead). Fires allowed
27/01/2026 WARNING .Water over road with heavy flash flooding in low areas , be aware when swimming and stay on destinated roads, Looks to be clearing
Caretaker Number is
0498 692 998 Stephen.
Close walk to natural swimming pools which are absolutely picturesque.
We offer large shady spots with , fire pits and amenities. Plenty of fishing and swimming to enjoy.
Amenities include hot showers (10 MINS ONLY PLEASE).
Access to campsite passes our school so please drive very slowly if your accessing campsite during school hours.
Children under 6 stay for free. Do not include them at time of booking.
Please read all information, rule and directions (provided once you have a confirmed booking)
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
AU$37
/ night
Herbert River Valley PasturesThat S
5. Herbert River Valley PasturesThat S
90%
(5)
58km from Lucinda · 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
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Maree
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Amazing place, love it here and look forward to the next time.
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Dylan
3 weeks ago
5 m car
Great spot with immediate access to the creek! Easy to get there. Nice and secluded!!
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Dan
December 2025
7 m pop-up camper
Beautiful spot, we had it all to ourselves showers where hot and clean, creek was gorgeous to hang out in for the day
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Nicola
December 2025
7 m Class B
With kids
Great spot, easy access to the river. Will stay there again.
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Leigh
December 2025
5 m travel trailer
Absolutely beautiful location. Very quiet and well kept.
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Christopher
December 2025
6 m travel trailer
It's so peaceful and serene. We camped at the top (water and powered sites), and it was perfect. The booking process is very simple and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
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Jackie
December 2025
4 m travel trailer
Perfect directions. We booked powered sites, unfortunately no shaded area for powered sites but luckily we had bought our own gazebo’s for shade. Bathroom amenities were clean, sensor light inside was great, so you didn't have to find light switch. Fresh water creek was nice for a quick dip.
Will be on our list of places to return. Thank you
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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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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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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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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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