97% (68)
Top-rated campgrounds
97% (68)
Top-rated campgrounds
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Tyson
October 2025
5 m car
Beautiful stopover for our travels at Balonne River Retreat! Hosts are lovely and awesome camp kitchen, toilets and showers! 100% would stay again.
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Martin
October 2025
Tent
Very easy to find and straightforward access. Very good value for a spacious and attractive site with toilets and shower. Very convenient for town.
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Brett
October 2025
7 m Class B
If you want to be away from the lights and gaze at the night sky this might be for you
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Daniel
October 2025
Tent
We absolutely loved staying at Paulien and Shane's River Retreat.
The facilities were perfect for our needs and as hosts, Paulien and Shane were very welcoming and helpful.
We would definitely stay there again and recommend it as a great place to stay.
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Daniel
October 2025
Tent
We absolutely loved staying at The Ballone River Retreat!
Paulien and Shane are the most amazingly welcoming and friendly hosts.
The communal camp kitchen, dining and social area is very well setup and has everything that you might need.
We definitely recommend this place to other travellers and would stay here again
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Dan
October 2025
Tent
Really good spot to camp away from it all....very easy to find thanks to the very accurate Google maps link too!.
Plenty of space to get that remote out of the way experience.
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Liat
September 2025
6 m travel trailer
With pets
Fabulous host and well kept property. Extremely spacious!
Alanah came and introduced herself to us and gave us a bit of history of the land and town.
The sites are majestic with their panoramic views. The sunrises were amazing. Although not in the heart of town, a must do, particularly to see our country at its best coupled with the friendly horses and seeing the cattle on the property. A great country experience for one and all.
A big “thank you” Alanah 😁
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Russell
September 2025
8 m travel trailer
Nice property, flat and off the main road so it stays quiet, except for a neighbour that put a pretty good play list on at quite a volume. Saved me putting any music on.
Owners are very friendly, facilities are clean and well cared for.
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Helen
September 2025
8 m travel trailer
With pets
We loved camping here. It truly felt like the outback. It was so quiet and the stars were so clear. Definitely recommend if you want to experience life on a large cattle farm in the outback.
Thanks Alanah.
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Tracey
September 2025
7 m travel trailer
Great spot! We enjoyed 5 nights here, the facilities were clean and well maintained, everything was there if needed. It would be a great location to meet up with friends & family. We enjoyed the peace and quiet of this location and loved watching native birds and kangaroos. We will be back.
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Lawrie
September 2025
7 m travel trailer
Bellone River Retreat was a fabulous place to stay. Plenty of flat sites to camp. Very quiet with close access to Surat. There is a fabulous camp kitchen with everything possible available. The three toilets and shower were very clean with hot water to shower in. Overall I would give this camp 10 out of 10.👍
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Aimee
September 2025
Tent
Very solitude, relaxed and peaceful stay.
Awoke to wonderful morning views of horses in the distant fog.
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Tom
August 2025
13 m travel trailer
Alanaha and George's property was fantastic. Peaceful and serene. Watching the sun come up in the morning over the Grafton Ranges was delightful.
The site was completely flat and the road access was not to bad
There was plenty of firewood at the site.
We enjoyed the array of lovely birds that frequented the site including a emu with young chicks in tow.
Very highly recommend if your looking for a peaceful getaway.
Thanks for Alanah and George for sharing your amazing property with us.
We fell rejuvenated.🙂
Kind Regards
Tom and Annette
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Julianne
August 2025
6 m Class B
With pets
Great campsite with plenty of room to spread out. Camp kitchen with everything you could want, toilets, hot shower, community fire and individual fires allowed as well. Shane was on site when we visited and made us feel very welcome. Would definitely stay again when in the area.🙂👍👍
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Paul
August 2025
9 m travel trailer
Most serene camp we have been at. The view of the mountains is incredible especially at sunset. Huge space. Plenty of wood. Owners are wonderful people. Would recommend it to anyone.
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Paul
August 2025
7 m travel trailer
The most serene campground we have stayed at. The view is incredible and NO noise. So quiet it’s beautiful. Owners are lovely and friendly. Plenty of wood, huge space, flat! Have had visits from the local cows showing off their calves. Highly recommended.
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Lewis and Chris
August 2025
6 m pop-up camper
Wonderful quiet camp site. Alanah is a great host. Stayed a day longer than intended it was so quiet!
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Brad
August 2025
9 m travel trailer
Plenty of level spots available. We were the only people there on arrival with another van joining us the following day. Easy 10 minute walk into Surat. Nice communal area with a pool table etc.
There was literally 100 vans at the donation camp on the main road. This was well worth the money to have some space. Only downside was that the neighbouring property owner blasted their music all day.
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Amber
August 2025
Tent
Absolutely amazing view and loads of space and very clean
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Christa
July 2025
12 m travel trailer
What a peaceful quiet spot! About 35mins from Roma, super easy to get to! Alanah was very welcoming, checked in with us because of the rain earlier on in the week and dropped by on her beautiful horse to say hi!
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The best camping near Roma guide
Where to go
Carnarvon Range
The craggy peaks of the Carnarvon Range loom on the horizon north of Roma, and the region’s star attraction is the Carnarvon National Park. Hike beneath soaring sandstone cliffs, admire spectacular views over Carnarvon Gorge, and discover ancient Aboriginal rock art sites. The main camping areas are at Carnarvon Gorge and Big Bend, but there are also backcountry campsites for hikers along the Carnarvon Great Walk.
Barakula
East of Roma, lush pine forests blanket the slopes of the Great Dividing Range. Hike, mountain bike, or horseback ride along the wooded trails of the Barakula State Forest, and look out for wildlife along the way—this is a bird-watching hotspot, with sightings including Glossy black cockatoos and turquoise parrots. Campers can pitch their tent or park their camper trailer along the banks of Dogwood Creek.
Great Inland Way
One of Australia’s less-known road trip routes, the Great Inland Way runs from Sydney through outback Queensland and up to the Coral Coast. Driving the 1,863-kilometer route takes at least nine days, but the 3-4-day trip from Roma to Clermont is a scenic slice of outback Australia. Pass red desert plains and tiny rural towns, stopping at attractions such as Carnarvon Gorge, the Emerald Gem Fields, and Hoods Lagoon.
When to go
Summers (November through March) in the Australian outback can be sweltering—expect daytime temperatures to reach 35°C or more. If you’re visiting at this time, plan activities in the early morning or evening, and stay out of the midday sun as much as possible. Winter temperatures rarely drop below 20°C during the day, but it can get chilly at night, so tent campers will still need to wrap up warm.
Know before you go
- While Roma is small enough to explore on foot, you’ll need your own transport to get around this rural region.
- Roma is the region’s largest town, so stock up on camping supplies, groceries, and fuel before heading out into the outback.
- Fire bans are common in Queensland during summer and dry periods, so be sure to check local recommendations before lighting a campfire.