The best big rig friendly campgrounds near Russell Island, Queensland

Looking for the perfect camping experience near Russell Island, Queensland, Australia? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 4109 options available, you'll find the ideal campsite that suits your accommodation preferences and budget. Whether you're into fishing, biking, or wind sports, there's something for everyone. And with campsites like Bushywood at Woodfordskilake (823 reviews), Lakeview (649 reviews), and A Place To Call Home (581 reviews) being top favourites, you can trust the opinions of fellow campers. Plus, with facilities like potable water, toilets, and rubbish disposal, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable camping trip. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

97% (2.6K)

Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for the perfect camping experience near Russell Island, Queensland, Australia? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 4109 options available, you'll find the ideal campsite that suits your accommodation preferences and budget. Whether you're into fishing, biking, or wind sports, there's something for everyone. And with campsites like Bushywood at Woodfordskilake (823 reviews), Lakeview (649 reviews), and A Place To Call Home (581 reviews) being top favourites, you can trust the opinions of fellow campers. Plus, with facilities like potable water, toilets, and rubbish disposal, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable camping trip. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

97% (2.6K)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Lakeview

99%

(2225)

68km from Russell Island · 42 sites · Tents, RVs · Beachmere, QLD

Lakeview is situated near the seaside village of Beachmere on just under 50 picturesque acres of Australian bushland, 45 minutes from the Brisbane CBD and 10 minutes off the Bruce Highway. Experience the stunning vistas by the three billabongs while nestled in nature. Take nature walks, canoe and swim. Enjoy the flora, native animals and abundant birdlife or just relax by the campfire with the cooling sea breezes to add to the comfort and laid back lifestyle beside your own private open fire. You can have the best of both worlds, the bush on one hand and the bay on the other with Caboolture River boat ramp just 5 minutes away, giving you access to Moreton Bay. So why not kick back and relax away from the stress of city life. Lakeview is a private property not a commercial business, Lakeview is suitable for self-sufficient campers. There are no amenities, so you need to bring or hire your own. All payments are accepted as a donation to help maintain the grounds for our extended Lakeview family. Dogs permitted, see our FAQs in Property Rules. Campfires permitted, see our FAQs in Property Rules. Firewood is available to purchase, Honesty box on site. Please read the cancelation/credit policy as set and prescribed through the hipcamp platform. Unfortunately to keep our bookings viable and our gates open, no special allowance is made for illness, weather, mechanical breakdowns ect. If you have concerns please book last minute

2. OZ SKY RANCH

96%

(1447)

42km from Russell Island · 89 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Tamborine Mountain, QLD

Oz Sky Ranch is set on 350+ acres in the beautiful Gold Coast Hinterland, just outside of Brisbane at the bottom of Mount Tambourine near Canungra. We cater to adventurous souls, with a range of adventure tourism activities in and around our property. Try tandem hang-gliding and paragliding and a full range of hang gliding and paragliding courses or just bring your own stand-up paddleboards and kayaks. Our lake is lovely and clean and is great to swim in. We opened up our working cattle and turf farm to promote Hang gliding and paragliding, we believe the more people see it, then the more people may like to come for a tandem flight or learn to fly with us. You can buy a friend or loved one a gift of a life time. Tandem hang gliding gift vouchers are very popular, as you get to take off from the property and flyover you’re campsite and then up to 2500ft. Then come and land right next to your friends and family at the Oz Sky Ranch. We pride ourselves on keeping the property lovely and clean. We are also opening our home and farm to you. So please respect it and enjoy it as we do. We have 5 designated campsites positioned around the property. Within the designated sites, there are camp spots that we rotate. Please check with us to see what ones are open. We need to rotate the sites and rest them. This is how we keep them well-maintained and looking amazing. If it is wet weather we will close down sites and recommend other spots. We pride our self’s on having a lovely property and want you to have an amazing camping experience. If it is bad weather, we will recommend another site or you can change dates. Campfires are allowed at designated camp spots when fire bans aren't in place. Firewood is available to purchase . We have a no dog policy No smoking is allowed on the property, vaping is fine at your own campsite. No glass Policy, bring cans plastic glasses to drink out off. We do have a lot of rule, they are in place to give you a Beautiful environment to Camp in and To look after our Animals and farm. We accept groups however we have strict rules around this, so please discuss with us first. If you are up early in the morning you may be lucky enough to see the best in QLD barefoot water skiers training on the lake and also tandem hang gliders getting towed up from the airstrip. All campers must check in before dark and call me before entering. We look forward to your enquiry.

3. Knight Ranch

88%

(97)

68km from Russell Island · 1 site · Tent, RV · Beachmere, QLD

The knight Ranch is a small hobby farm with beautiful flat grassy fields, Established trees providing plenty of shade. Wildlife a plenty. With resident animals tawny frog mouth and ducks. The camp/caravan site is isolated out in the rear paddock. The most pristine area on the property. As soon as you arrive you will begin to relax. Easy access off wallace road and easy pull through to the back paddock. Open grassy field with established trees overlooking a small dam and bushland. The perfect place to set up, chuck a roast on and crack a cold one. Campfire locations set up with rocks. Sunrises through the trees over the wetland/bushes. Close proximity (driving) to the river for a spot of fishing, the bay for an early morning walk or explore with the kids and the local tavern for some adult time. A walk up Wallace road on an evening is quite nice if you are looking to stretch your legs. Glass house mountains are a 20-25min drive for some great hikes and if you make it to the top some worthy photos. Brisbane is 45min drive with no traffic. Bribie island is a 22min drive with lots of great cafes and flat walks available. IMPORTANT: The Ranch is on the corner of beachmere and Wallace road. Access is off Wallace road. After you turn onto Wallace road it’s the first right at the yellow letterbox. Pull through and down to the left. Through the gate next to the container out into the back paddock. Please keep this gate shut. There is a designated area for Hip-Camp straight and to the right near the fire pit and bucket. If you have animals please clean up after them and dogs are to be on lead if they do not recall or like to chase wildlife. As we have wonderful bird life along with lizards and chickens on the property. The fire pit has bricks around it. You can help yourself to any kindling but it’s BYO firewood. Please do not chop logs or collect logs from the property.

4. Kerry Valley Secret, Scenic Rim

100%

(41)

69km from Russell Island · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Kerry, QLD

Kerry Valley Secret - Stockyard Creek, Kingfisher and Platypus Campsites in the Scenic Rim are exclusive bush campsites - once you have booked no-one else will be able to camp at that site - and they are perfect for groups! The Stockyard Creek Campsite is situated on the babbling Stockyard Creek and there is a short walk to the bigger Albert River waterhole. This pretty spot features Silky Oaks and Ironwood trees, views to Luke's Bluff and Ding Bing falls in Lamington National Park, has plenty of shade for tents and a huge space for caravans and camper trailers to turn around in Family groups love the site for the babbling but shallow child friendly Stockyard Creek - perfect for paddling and playing in. The Kingfisher and Platypus Campsites have larger waterholes than the Stockyard Creek Campsite and you are able to wander the 2km of river frontage while fishing. They have easy access off the main Kerry Road. Friends love our campsites for catch ups, the bird watching, small historical or nature walks around the property and of course the cool waterholes in the Albert River. Other groups use Kerry Valley Secret as a base camp for hiking adventures in the wilderness end of Lamington National Park. Bring your togs and floaties to cool down in the waterhole on the Albert River. Don't forget the marshmallows to roast on the fire at night (firewood provided). Binoculars and boots are a must for bird watching and exploring our walking tracks through the forest. All campsites have basic toilet facilities (a portaloo) and firepit (with a free bag of kindling provided). Stockyard Creek Campsite also includes a picnic table. Exclusivity is a feature of all our campsite and for that reason we only take a flat rate booking. Once you have booked no one else will be able to camp at the site, it is all yours.

Stories from the community

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David

2 weeks ago

8 m travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Lakeview

Lovely spot close to home. Wide open sites for options of multiple vans. Grounds are clear of debris for casual activities. Very enjoyable Hipcamp overall with the Lakeview at your doorstep.

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Anna

2 weeks ago

6 m Class A

With pets

2 nights at Lakeview

I loved my time at Lakeview, the site was huge and very well maintained with a lovely view of the lake. I’d definitely recommend staying here.

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Samantha

2 weeks ago

9 m travel trailer

Group trip

2 nights at Lakeview

Such a serene and extremely private location, so close to Brisbane. Waking up to stunning lake views was the absolute best!! Well kept gardens and surroundings. The games area with pool table was a surprise. Lakeview was a great little find. So grateful to have found it. We’ll definitely be back to stay and for longer. 3 days definitely wasn’t enough 😊

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Eliza

2 weeks ago

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to OZ SKY RANCH

Lovely campsite with a beautiful lake. Lisa was a fabulous host- very helpful and easy to contact.

Shane

2 weeks ago

6 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Lakeview

We really enjoy staying here, this is our second time and will be back

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Gavin

2 weeks ago

10 m pop-up camper

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Lakeview

Stunning place beautiful place to camp just a shame we had some ordinary weather but will definitely will be back again

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Bronwyn

2 weeks ago

7 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Lakeview

What an awesome place - for kids, dogs and adults. Will definitely be back

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Shannon

2 weeks ago

15 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Lakeview

Lovely spot, didn’t get there this time due to severe storms forecast, but been there before and that’s why I booked again

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Jesse

2 weeks ago

9 m travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Lakeview

Really beautiful spot that has very large sites. Very peaceful, and the owners are very kind and responsive by messages. Short drive to local shops. Highly recommend.

Steven

3 weeks ago

7 m travel trailer

3 nights at OZ SKY RANCH

Unbelievable ...again! Due to some rain, I was moved to the lake front. Was never down there but it is crazy awesome. I got great photos at night with the lake and the fire. If you want a great camping time, go to Oz Sky Ranch. I have already picked my site for the next trip. Will not tell which one so you don't grab it up!!!!

phil

3 weeks ago

7 m travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Lakeview

The site was well maintained in front the lake, spacious and quiet.it is a great Spot to relax in middle of the week.we certainly be back.thank Belinda

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Peter

3 weeks ago

9 m travel trailer

5 nights at Lakeview

A great spot, lake views, easy access to Bribe and Beachmere. You need to be fully self contained and off grid but otherwise beautiful and well kept.

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Kerry

3 weeks ago

14 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Knight Ranch

We had the place to ourselves except for a hand full of permanent stay is that we’re friendly and we’re willing to help when we needed some help. It was peaceful. We just came from Brisbane 40 minutes up the road to have a break from society and go off grid for a little bit. Thank you Scott for shearing you land. .

Holly

3 weeks ago

19 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Lakeview

Our recent short stay at Lakeview area 5 was amazing. Kids had a wonderful time on the slide and kayaking. Sure a peaceful place we will be back again 😊

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Karen

3 weeks ago

9 m Class A

Weekend Trip to Lakeview

Lovely spot . We will be back. Very relaxing , great to be able to have a fire

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Deb

3 weeks ago

9 m Class A

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Lakeview

Our weekend at Lakeside area 4 was so lovely & peaceful. The lake was great - perfect for paddle boarding and a relaxing float. Instructions were detailed about the area - ways to find our space. Lots of families enjoying the other areas - all with ample space. We will definitely head to lakeside again.

Shiralee

3 weeks ago

10 m pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Lakeview

We love this place. Always need and tidy, magical views and our kids love the water slides and kayaking. A great weekend away to let your hair down and relax: big sites not too close together.

Kaylyn

3 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

3 nights at Lakeview

Absolutely incredible stay. So amazing we have already booked again for Feb!

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Jim and Vicki

November 2025

9 m travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Lakeview

Great camp-site, so peaceful and relaxing. Economic stay when you book with someone else as price is by the site with up to 50 per site in some cases. Only negative was the bloody cane toads but nothing can be done about that. Thanks for a great stay.