The best campgrounds near Monto, Queensland with swimming

If you’re after swimming spots in Monto, you’ll find over a dozen caravan campsites that let you cool off without packing into busy public pools. Think deep, shaded waterholes and creeks—places where platypus sightings aren’t rare and the birds kick off at sunrise. Top-rated sites like High Country Haven (50 reviews), Hogback (33 reviews), and Makowata Farm (30 reviews) all offer solid facilities, clean showers, and a welcome spot for your dog. Expect to pay around $30 a night, but you can nab a patch for as little as $15 if you’re watching your wallet. Hike in the morning, swim in the afternoon, and spot wallabies before tea—this is camping the way locals do it.

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Top-rated campgrounds

If you’re after swimming spots in Monto, you’ll find over a dozen caravan campsites that let you cool off without packing into busy public pools. Think deep, shaded waterholes and creeks—places where platypus sightings aren’t rare and the birds kick off at sunrise. Top-rated sites like High Country Haven (50 reviews), Hogback (33 reviews), and Makowata Farm (30 reviews) all offer solid facilities, clean showers, and a welcome spot for your dog. Expect to pay around $30 a night, but you can nab a patch for as little as $15 if you’re watching your wallet. Hike in the morning, swim in the afternoon, and spot wallabies before tea—this is camping the way locals do it.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Makowata Farm

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74km from Monto · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Colosseum, QLD

We have 33 acres that we have been working on for the last 15 months to try and create our own slice of freedom. We have the goal of becoming as self sufficient as possible and currently we are producing a large amount of our own food. We have a massive array of animals and always are having new additions, which is always exciting. We are open to people coming to just experience what we have created or even getting their hands dirty. We have learnt so much coming here and are happy to pass on what ever knowledge that we have gained but also open to learn from you all too. We are located about 40mins from Agnes Water and are super connected to the amazing Agnes community. We have a couple of areas that power can be tapped into and also a second outside bathroom that is welcomed to be used.

2. Hogback

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72km from Monto · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Mount Perry, QLD

Hogback is a 2000 acre nature refuge and run as a cattle operation, emphasis in sustainability, in native forest. This property is the perfect getaway, and a photographers dream, you can do as little or as much as you like. The seasonal creek draws the wildlife to the area making this a birdwatchers paradise, sit back and watch the wedgetail eagles soar as the red-tailed black cockatoos serenade the afternoon away.This unique property has inland and coastal fall making it home to several ecosystems, including the semi-permanent waterfall. If you're looking for a bit more than the usual campsite then bring the gold pans and the detectors because we are located at the base of the Mt Rawdon gold mine. Many a yarn will be told of the gold that can be found in the hills around.A fantastic place to bring the family and the 4 legged friends (on leads as this is a working property). We also have a small barbed wire paddock available for horses by request. BYO horses and yards available at RV sites only.We look forward to welcoming you to Hogback.Please note there is no mobile reception - except up the hill.No toilets. BYO amenities and leave no trace.

3. Square Mile

49km from Monto · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Gindoran, QLD

Square Mile is a 6000 acre working cattle property in close proximity to Agnes Waters. The property is surrounded by national park and mountain range. Campers will enjoy bush walking, bird watching and swimming in the swimming holes on the property. Your hosts Bruce and Sharon would be more than happy to show you around their property. You may get to see cattle getting processed in the yards the dogs working or even see some cutting show horses being worked. You are welcome to pick your own spot to set up camp. Access is 4wd only and there are no amenities, so you'll need a self contained off-road set up. Good bore water available. Pets welcome.

Stories from the community

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Samantha

October 2025

8 m travel trailer

With kids

1 night at Makowata Farm

We had 1 night at Makowata Farm and it was lovely. We wouldn’t hesitate to return again. The night sky here was the best we’ve ever experienced - I truly recommend a stay. The shower on site was also really enjoyable!

Brett

October 2025

5 m travel trailer

1 night at Makowata Farm

Flexibility in terms of where you can setup on the property, friendly hosts and interesting to wander around the permaculture food forest they are establishing.

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Meghan

October 2025

8 m travel trailer

With kids

1 night at Makowata Farm

We loved our stay here and really enjoyed learning all about the food forest and how Sion and their family have transformed this beautiful property. Thank you for hosting us and sharing your knowledge!

Rhysie

September 2025

7 m travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Makowata Farm

Great spot this place is! The owner is a legend and very knowledgeable to the his land and a general great yarn. Highly recommend swinging past this place :)

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Natalie

August 2025

8 m travel trailer

With kids

3 nights at Makowata Farm

Amazing place... kids got to see the animals... there was lambs and all kinds of poultry... the facilties are decent and Sion and his dad are just so down to earth.. great place for families 🥰

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Bryce

August 2025

7 m travel trailer

1 night at Makowata Farm

A peaceful stop near Seventeen Seventy. Sion was friendly, helpful and communicated directions to the property ahead of time.

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Ryan

July 2025

7 m travel trailer

1 night at Makowata Farm

Lovely quiet spot with friendly owners. Awesome views of the Milky Way too!

Justin

July 2025

10 m travel trailer

With kids

1 night at Makowata Farm

We loved our little stay last night. The place was so peaceful and calming and we felt so welcome instantly. Darryl went out of his way to take us and our kids to see the tiny lambs that were just born so we could have a cuddle. And we got to walk through his incredible food forest. It felt like we were chatting to an old friend. Thanks, Darryl… we’ll see you on our way back :-)

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Louise

July 2025

8 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Makowata Farm

Lovely quiet stay. Lots of birdie and lambs. Daryl was very helpful.

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Jen

June 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Makowata Farm

The chickens greet you exactly like in the photo! Friendly host, great hot shower.

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Phil

May 2025

Tent

1 night at Makowata Farm

Beautiful farm, with lots of farm animals about, and a nice hot shower and flushing toilet. Hosts were super friendly.

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Candace

May 2025

9 m travel trailer

With kids

5 nights at Makowata Farm

We spent 5 nights here and loved it! Sion and his family were lovely. It was very peaceful and relaxing, We had a tour of the farm and were lucky to try some of the organic fruit and vegetables. We would definitely stay here again 😊

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Stefan

April 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Makowata Farm

Beautiful spot in a very quiet area. Nice to have farm animals and the dog yoda which is an absolute beauty!

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Elinor

January 2025

5 m travel trailer

7 nights at Makowata Farm

Beautiful farm and Sion is so friendly and could not be more helpful. He really made our stay an absolute pleasure.

Colin

December 2024

Tent

2 nights at Hogback

Loved every minute of it out at Hogback great host, recommend for a retreat away from society.

Tiarne

December 2024

7 m travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Makowata Farm

Our stay was absolutely stunning highly recommend dropping in. Sion his dad and the boys were so welcoming and open to teaching us about their journey so far. Had a lovely experience here, getting to bottle feed donut was a highlight for us and the mangoes are deadset the best I've ever tasted, thanks for having us.