- Waterside Camping
The best lakeside camping near Ravenshoe
98% (162) • 15 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Ravenshoe
Hectic Valley Farm
1. Hectic Valley Farm
97%
(185)
58km from Ravenshoe · 8 sites · Tents, RVs
Hectic Valley Farm is located at Mutchilba on 100 acres within the beautiful Atherton Tablelands, North Queensland. Spacious campsites are beside or near a massive dam that attracts a great variety of bird life and the amazing sunsets are different each day. 🌅
Three spacious spots are available a few short meters from the edge of a large dam (sites can be seen from the farm road) with another completely secluded site amongst the bushland. Bird watchers dream with the constant residents and seasonal birds flying in for the dam. Swim, kayak, catch and release fish, throw in a RedClaw pot or hunt for mussel clams. Do some hiking or 4 wheel driving around the hundred acres with our 4 wheel driving tracks.
Meet the Farm Animals where campers can chat with the menagerie of animals we have on the farm such as Clydesdale horses, camels, sheep, cows, chickens, buffalo, peafowl, ducks and friendly geese. Hold newly hatched poultry, friendly chickens and maybe even lambs. Bookings are essential come by the farmhouse and meet at the gazebo.
We are 10mins from Dimbulah or 20mins to Mareeba with their many attractions. We can tell you all about the many attractions and activities this area has to offer.
Please Note: Cattle Creek and Waterfront Campsites are accessible by 2WD. The other campsites are 4WD access only and with off road campers/caravans only (high clearance to get through a dry creek crossing). These are self contained sites so please take your own shower and toilet facilities and take away all waste. Well behaved dogs are allowed but must be supervised at all times for the protection of the sheep, poultry, wildlife and not to be brought to the house yard. Sorry no motorbikes or ATV’s.
We have a wet season (December to March) and dry season (September to December) choose your ideal times to stay.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
AU$43
/ night
Emerald Escape Camping
2. Emerald Escape Camping
96%
(42)
66km from Ravenshoe · 11 sites · Tents, RVs
Offering a small number of private camp sites spread across 5000 acres of diverse landscape. From the 25 acre lake to the refreshing Emerald Creek; from your own billabong & gumtrees to being up in the escarpment with spectacular views, you are sure to find your perfect escape. Guest will have access to a composting toilet during their stay. All guests are required to take all rubbish with them and leave no trace.Ideal for solo adventurers or small to large groups. Some sites are accessible by 2WD and suitable for trailers, small caravans and campervans, others by 4WD only.- Each camp site is for one party only & 100's of meters or even kilometers away from any others. All campers have access to our big lake & creek day areas. Enjoy leisurely walks or challenging hikes, climbing, mountain biking, swimming, canoeing etc.- We are situated right next to the magnificent Emerald Falls, Wet Tropics World Heritage Area and Davies Creek Mountain Bike Park.- Sorry no pets.- Only one hour from Cairns international airport.
Toilets
Campfires
from
AU$25
/ night
Nature & Stuff
3. Nature & Stuff
100%
(1)
8.7km from Ravenshoe · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
We love this region, it’s the Far Norths best kept secret. If you want adventure just look at the list of tour suggestions close by; Lake Barrine - Lake Eacham - Mt Hypipamee - Millstream Falls - Malanda Falls - Innot hot springs - Undarra lava tubes. Checkout our guidebooks in Airbnb for an extensive outlook to this regions attractions and adventures. [ https://www.airbnb.com.au/manage-guidebook?s=host_profile_menu ].
We have a private 1/2 acre just for Caravan guests.
If you don't want to be in a caravan park and want a genuine natural bush camping experience with a pristine creek, kangaroos and other wildlife that come right up to your caravan then this place is right for you.
Close by and on the way to us is many spectacular [no exaggeration] Creeks, Water falls, Lakes, Crater Lakes, Hot Springs, Lava tubes, caves to name a few attractions.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
AU$37
/ night
98% (162) • 15 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Ravenshoe
Hectic Valley Farm
1. Hectic Valley Farm
97%
(185)
58km from Ravenshoe · 8 sites · Tents, RVs
Hectic Valley Farm is located at Mutchilba on 100 acres within the beautiful Atherton Tablelands, North Queensland. Spacious campsites are beside or near a massive dam that attracts a great variety of bird life and the amazing sunsets are different each day. 🌅
Three spacious spots are available a few short meters from the edge of a large dam (sites can be seen from the farm road) with another completely secluded site amongst the bushland. Bird watchers dream with the constant residents and seasonal birds flying in for the dam. Swim, kayak, catch and release fish, throw in a RedClaw pot or hunt for mussel clams. Do some hiking or 4 wheel driving around the hundred acres with our 4 wheel driving tracks.
Meet the Farm Animals where campers can chat with the menagerie of animals we have on the farm such as Clydesdale horses, camels, sheep, cows, chickens, buffalo, peafowl, ducks and friendly geese. Hold newly hatched poultry, friendly chickens and maybe even lambs. Bookings are essential come by the farmhouse and meet at the gazebo.
We are 10mins from Dimbulah or 20mins to Mareeba with their many attractions. We can tell you all about the many attractions and activities this area has to offer.
Please Note: Cattle Creek and Waterfront Campsites are accessible by 2WD. The other campsites are 4WD access only and with off road campers/caravans only (high clearance to get through a dry creek crossing). These are self contained sites so please take your own shower and toilet facilities and take away all waste. Well behaved dogs are allowed but must be supervised at all times for the protection of the sheep, poultry, wildlife and not to be brought to the house yard. Sorry no motorbikes or ATV’s.
We have a wet season (December to March) and dry season (September to December) choose your ideal times to stay.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
AU$43
/ night
Emerald Escape Camping
2. Emerald Escape Camping
96%
(42)
66km from Ravenshoe · 11 sites · Tents, RVs
Offering a small number of private camp sites spread across 5000 acres of diverse landscape. From the 25 acre lake to the refreshing Emerald Creek; from your own billabong & gumtrees to being up in the escarpment with spectacular views, you are sure to find your perfect escape. Guest will have access to a composting toilet during their stay. All guests are required to take all rubbish with them and leave no trace.Ideal for solo adventurers or small to large groups. Some sites are accessible by 2WD and suitable for trailers, small caravans and campervans, others by 4WD only.- Each camp site is for one party only & 100's of meters or even kilometers away from any others. All campers have access to our big lake & creek day areas. Enjoy leisurely walks or challenging hikes, climbing, mountain biking, swimming, canoeing etc.- We are situated right next to the magnificent Emerald Falls, Wet Tropics World Heritage Area and Davies Creek Mountain Bike Park.- Sorry no pets.- Only one hour from Cairns international airport.
Toilets
Campfires
from
AU$25
/ night
Nature & Stuff
3. Nature & Stuff
100%
(1)
8.7km from Ravenshoe · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
We love this region, it’s the Far Norths best kept secret. If you want adventure just look at the list of tour suggestions close by; Lake Barrine - Lake Eacham - Mt Hypipamee - Millstream Falls - Malanda Falls - Innot hot springs - Undarra lava tubes. Checkout our guidebooks in Airbnb for an extensive outlook to this regions attractions and adventures. [ https://www.airbnb.com.au/manage-guidebook?s=host_profile_menu ].
We have a private 1/2 acre just for Caravan guests.
If you don't want to be in a caravan park and want a genuine natural bush camping experience with a pristine creek, kangaroos and other wildlife that come right up to your caravan then this place is right for you.
Close by and on the way to us is many spectacular [no exaggeration] Creeks, Water falls, Lakes, Crater Lakes, Hot Springs, Lava tubes, caves to name a few attractions.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
AU$37
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Taylor
2 weeks ago
Tent
Just a beautiful experience, we stayed at the water Lilly site, close to the dam.
The animal feeding exceeded our expectations, all the animals were so friendly and gorgeous, we had the best time. Will definitely be back
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Maddy
January 2026
Tent
Beautiful views very private, toilets was clean Beautiful creeks and lake near by
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Peggy
November 2025
Tent
With pets
Hectic Valley is a young and working farm and we really enjoyed our stay! The sites are very generous, with plenty of shady trees (bring your hammock!) and some right next to the dam which hosts many birds and some of the farms poultry. Its dog friendly with lovely scenery and little bush tracks. Campfires allowed and some fire rings are provided. In the booking was the option to include the animal feeding in the morning which I'm so glad we did! We were very warmely welcomed and everyone had a wonderful time feeding and playing with the baby goats, chickens and geese, goats and pigs, camels and water buffalos and many more! Best stay for families with children including groups of families!
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Paul
October 2025
9 m travel trailer
Great escape from crowds, huge sites and peace and quiet
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Sarah
October 2025
3 m pop-up camper
With kids
I loved camping at Hectic Valley farm! My kids loved feeding the animals, giving them scratches and experiencing new things. The hosts are so lonely and we're really excited about showing you around and sharing their love of the animals. The camp site was really beautiful and spacious with enough room for my 2 cars and camper trailer plus a mates car with roof top tent. Would definitely go again.
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Megan
October 2025
Tent
With kids
Loved camping at Cattle Creek. Large space, flat for a tent, beautiful views of the lake. Swimming was so nice and animals in walking distance. Highly recommend! Can get very hot and you will need to bring shade. But will be returning!
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Cleveland
October 2025
5 m Class B
Awesome camp, kristy is a great host the place is unreal and firewood purchased was good quality and dry we had a ball
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Mick
October 2025
6 m travel trailer
With kids
Great camp , very peaceful , campsites spread out so no close neighbours, dam great for the grandkids to kayak on , feeding the animals was great for the grandies
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Sophie
September 2025
10 m pop-up camper
With kids
The camp was beautiful, very friendly animals and accommodated my dogs. The kids had a ball feeding the farm animals and kayaking in the dam
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Kristina
September 2025
Tent
With pets
I loved how easy it was to find our site and how private it was. It is a beautiful spot and we will be back!
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Clare
September 2025
8 m travel trailer
Loved the site, very friendly host. Bought amazing multicoloured eggs. Farm tours if that’s your thing. Enjoyed a spot of fishing. ☺️
To face the water - if in a caravan, entering via the farm house road and not the signposted route.
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Seisha
September 2025
Tent
We had a great time at hectic valley! The area for the waterfront campsite is very big, we were able to let our dogs run around freely. We loved all the animals at the farm as well 😊
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Jen
September 2025
8 m Class B
With kids
A really peaceful spot with lots to do! The animal feeding was a huge hit with our daughter. We really enjoyed the peace and quiet at our camp spot, walks along the damn, attempted to fish with no luck - still fun! So much space too - we were at Water Lilly campsite.
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Morgan
September 2025
Tent
Great facilities. Highly recommend the animal feeding even if just for a day trip. Kirsty and everyone else were lovely and extremely accomodating.
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Toni
September 2025
7 m Class A
Great site. Felt like we were in the middle of nowhere with beautiful gum trees and bush surrounding us. Peaceful and safe. Our dog had plenty of space but still safe and close to camp well away from other sites and the animals.
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Ben
September 2025
Tent
With kids
This place is amazing - shallow, flowing creek perfect for small children. Isolated and yet so close to Cairns. This place is a hidden gem!! Good signage across the property too.
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Macalister
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Stayed around the backside of the small hill and honestly I would move even further back. Really beautiful sunrise and sunset. We did the farm the following morning as well and the animals are very people friendly.
Had a 2 year old on her first camping trip and it was such an easy camping trip, well as easy as it can be with a toddler. Lol. There’s portable toilets and the dam is so nice in the afternoon. My partner took her paddle board out and there were duck families everywhere. Plenty of space and while we could see other campers( not very well), we could have easily rearranged to be completely secluded.
The farm in the morning was great as well. The animals were all people friendly and we fed goats, cows, horses, camels and water buffalos. All are super chill and fun to pat.
Kirsty was great with our daughter and gave us plenty of feed for the animals and answered all our questions.
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Mandee
August 2025
Tent
Great camp! Host were amazing! Well worth a stay, the farm animals where definitely a highlight (so friendly) great experience for a very low cost. Did catch 4 fish in the dam (with small lures), no photos 😔 as there was no reception so phone stayed in the tent the whole time, making the experience even better to be honest.
Will be back!!
Amazing place to unwind
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Matthew
August 2025
5 m Class B
Great spot! The site we stayed at was large and secluded! Great spot, not far from mareeba
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russell
August 2025
7 m travel trailer
With kids
Lovely spot, great hosts. Kids had a ball with the animals
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