The best campgrounds near Tara, Queensland with fishing

In Tara, you’ll find over 230 campsites tailored for fishing—think riverbanks, shady gums, and stretches of still water where the yellowbelly bite early. Expect prices that don’t sting: sites start at $15 a night, with the average hovering around $18. If you want a spot where the fishing’s reliable and the facilities cover the basics—showers, toilets, and campfires—check out Charleys Creek Campgrounds (98 reviews), Columboola Country Veterans Retreat (41 reviews), or Deadwood (30 reviews). Locals come for the fishing, but stick around for the wildlife—kangaroos at dawn, cockatoos overhead, and trails that wind through box woodland. Bring your own gear, pack for mozzies, and get ready to swap fish tales around the fire.

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Top-rated campgrounds

In Tara, you’ll find over 230 campsites tailored for fishing—think riverbanks, shady gums, and stretches of still water where the yellowbelly bite early. Expect prices that don’t sting: sites start at $15 a night, with the average hovering around $18. If you want a spot where the fishing’s reliable and the facilities cover the basics—showers, toilets, and campfires—check out Charleys Creek Campgrounds (98 reviews), Columboola Country Veterans Retreat (41 reviews), or Deadwood (30 reviews). Locals come for the fishing, but stick around for the wildlife—kangaroos at dawn, cockatoos overhead, and trails that wind through box woodland. Bring your own gear, pack for mozzies, and get ready to swap fish tales around the fire.

98% (189)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Columboola Country Veterans Retreat

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80km from Tara · 233 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Hookswood, QLD

265 acre bush property, with powered & freestyle camping sites. See other listing for cabins & cottage. The Punchbowl Creek roughly divides the property in half and boasts the best natural waterhole in the area. We are located approximately 1/2 way between Chinchilla & Miles Qld. Amenities available. Pet friendly.

2. Charleys Creek Campgrounds

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62km from Tara · 78 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Chinchilla, QLD

Want to save! Book direct via our website. Charleys Creek Campgrounds, Chinchilla (previously known as Clover Hill Camping) is a unique campground right on Chinchilla’s doorstep. Set on 35 acres on the banks of Charley Creek, it has a beautiful bush land setting adjacent to the creek. A truly tranquil experience. Recently rebranded the name to Charleys Creek Campgrounds as it is more fitting, as there is no clover, not much of a hill, and not in America (Ranch). This will also tie in with our other entities - Charleys Creek Beef and Charleys Creek Brewing. We have a number of projects on the go and planned for the Charleys Creek entities to make every stay a unique and authentic experience. "Not just a campgrounds, its the experience". You are welcome to visit us, get to know us, and be part of our journey. This campground offers toilets, showers, access to potable water, and power hook ups. Open fire pits, and fire wood available. It is a dog friendly property. The story of Clover Hill Ranch- In 2019 our livestock enterprise was struggling with the ongoing drought. Water was getting very low and we were buying hay from Victoria. One day while checking stock on our grazing property Bradys (adjacent to Clover Hill Ranch) we looked across the near dry creek and said to each other - if we are going to endure this drought we need to do something different. So we were able to acquire Clover Hill Ranch which was then being run by the CMCA under a lease agreement to the then owners. Then Covid struck and the CMCA left Clover Hill Ranch. So we took it on ourselves and it has been a journey managing our four farming blocks Riverleigh; Coleridge; The Shanti and Bradys as well as Clover Hill Ranch. Fast forward and it is now April 2021 we absolutely love it; enjoy chatting with Campers about our story and we have even organised a Farm Tour route through all of our properties. The feedback has been amazing. We are continuously doing improvements to Clover Hill Ranch with many new Powered Sites with town water and new campsites right on the creek. And everyone loves it when we bring out our trailer mounted meat smoker to put on a smoked Wagyu feast! Campers can purchase our Wagyu and Grassfed Angus beef to try while camping and can even buy some to take home. Activities available at Charleys Creek Campgrounds, Chinchilla: include camping; fishing; kayaking; motorbike riding; bird watching and bush walking. There is accessibility for RVs, camper trailers, caravans and big rigs. Pull through bays available. Camping in tents is allowed. It is walking distance to Chinchilla town centre and Lions playground. Farm tours available upon request. Bookings preferable in advance to avoid disappointment.

3. Brigalow Creek Camp

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58km from Tara · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · Meandarra, QLD

Located in Meandarra on the Brigalow Creek, this property offers Creekside Camping at it's finest. The sites are spacious and quiet and we often get stunning sunsets. This is the perfect spot to get back to nature, relax, and throw a line in. Enjoy a paddle down the creek and check out the beautiful rare water lilies or spot some of the many native birds nesting. You may be lucky enough to spot some Koalas in their natural habitat too. The creek is also popular for fishing so you might be keen to drop a line and try your luck. Nothing beats freshly caught fish over a campfire! Speaking of campfires, we have a fire pit available and a good supply of firewood for campers to enjoy. There is a portable toilet available for campers to use and a bin provided for your rubbish. Don't forget to look up at the sky in the evenings and see a stunning star-filled sky. The local shops and pub are all within easy reach for basic supplies or a counter meal. There are also some interesting historical stops in Meandurra, including the Anzac Memorial, and the iconic 'Me and Durra' statue - be sure to ask a local about it's story!

4. Brady's Bush

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62km from Tara · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · Chinchilla, QLD

If you like bush camping you'll love this spot. Creek frontage. Bush camping. Bring everything you need and leave no trace. Ideal place for bird watching or fishing. Very close to town, but you wouldn't know it. Buy wood in advance as an extra when making your camp booking. Rubbish to be taken with you. Leave site clean and tidy. Guests must be full self contained with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste with them on departure. Campfires are welcome in the fire pit provided. Pets are allowed on leash.

5. Tincurra Hideaway

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27km from Tara · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Tara, QLD

Tincurra, once a lambing paddock for the old Wieambilla Homestead continues to be a working farm set on 211 acres. Located in the middle of Kogan, Chinchilla, Tara and Condamine. Set up camp anywhere you wish on our 211 acre property either with the cattle or away from them. For swimming, we have 3 dams to choose from; and a creek which meanders through the back corner of the property; some very heavy wooded areas or more grassy areas. Come to the main house for a coffee, sit down and share a yarn or two around a camp fire. Fishing and yabbying permitted on a catch and release basis. Outdoor movies, or have a game of darts. Bushwalking and birdwatching. Fires are accepted as long as there are no fire bans in our area.

Stories from the community

Fran

November 2025

16 m travel trailer

9 nights at Charleys Creek Campgrounds

251109 - Being fully self-contained we chose a 'non-powered site' adjacent to the creek located away from all the powered sites to which there appeared to be plenty. Privacy is guaranteed with very easy level access for large rigs (we have a 24foot van plus a LC200) and we still had heaps of room to spare. Whilst we could only 'just' see our neighbours through all the trees of this well maintained property, in the far distance, we could not hear a thing. There are some amazing and very clean amenities. Great showers, toilets and laundry with a great family owned and operated private distillery on the property up at big shed that also accommodates saturday night entertainment and a cookout, worth the visit. Located not far from the centre of the Chinchilla township that is fully serviced with all the essential 'go to's for grocery, hardware, pubs etc etc you would not be short of finding what you are looking for. Don't forget to visit the Large Watermellon' slice so you can take your photo. It's a must do. Enjoy, have fun.

Jan

October 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

1 night at Brigalow Creek Camp

Lovely well maintained site by the Creek with lots of birds and a friendly very helpful host

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Marienne

August 2025

5 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Brigalow Creek Camp

Perfect location next to the creek. Denise is so friendly and greeted us on arrival. Friendly dogs. Firewood was ready for us. It was very relaxing stop. We would highly recommend.

Jillian

August 2025

7 m travel trailer

2 nights at Brigalow Creek Camp

What a wonderful part of the world. Beautiful spot. It was near the road; however, the town is pretty sleepy, so there was not much traffic. Just the odd truck. Certainly was not enough to worry us at all. Wonderful host.

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Liz

August 2025

9 m travel trailer

1 night at Charleys Creek Campgrounds

Beautiful spot by river yet so close to town. Downside is there is a lot of road noise. Map directions were totally off so don’t follow them - use the hosts written directions instead.

Lisa

July 2025

6 m pop-up camper

3 nights at Charleys Creek Campgrounds

Lovely peaceful spot. Lots of bird life. Great fire pits and the amenities are kept lovely.

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PETER

June 2025

15 m travel trailer

1 night at Charleys Creek Campgrounds

Great open spaces. Quiet with a brewery and butcher on the farm. Awesome.

Teska

May 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Columboola Country Veterans Retreat

Quiet spot. Good hot showers for the price. Friendly dogs greeted me on arrival 😀

Chris

April 2025

4 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Tincurra Hideaway

Nice spot, lots of space, and very quiet. Had the place to ourselves. Cows are friendly. HIghlights were the dam for kayaking and a muddy creek for the kids to play in. Hosts were lovely.

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Sierra

April 2025

4 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Tincurra Hideaway

Lovely property to camp on! There was plenty of space to put up our tents, shade from trees, firewood to pick from, and very kind hosts. We went for a kyack and swim in their swimming hole. It was a good spot to get into a green space and relax.

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Hein

April 2025

8 m travel trailer

With pets

5 nights at Charleys Creek Campgrounds

Very neat and rustic. We were greeted with a smile and felt welcome from the start. Pet friendly and Campfires are allowed. Will definitely go again.

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Trish

April 2025

6 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Brigalow Creek Camp

Lovely bush camp and right by the river. Denise, the host was super friendly and welcoming. We had the place to ourselves until the last night, was so very relaxing and private. Free firewood to top the weekend off 🙌 Unfortunately the museum in Meandarra was closed for Easter. Thanks, Denise, for a lovely weekend.

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Ben

April 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Brigalow Creek Camp

Great spot for an overnight stay. Our dog loved the open space to run around after a long drive. The pile of firewood was greatly appreciated. Fantastic amenities in town if you need them

Bryan

March 2025

6 m Class B

6 nights at Brigalow Creek Camp

Nice clean camp. Denise is lovely. Got a few yellowbelly and lost a few lures. Loved watching the trucks and their loads. Will go back.

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Simon

January 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Columboola Country Veterans Retreat

My Father and I had a great weekend in the bush. Camping here, we had plenty of space to spread out and a beautiful view of the waterhole. Colin was very friendly and helpful and it was nice to meet Chuck and Rocky, his dogs. The toilet and shower block was very clean and he also has ice when you need to top up the esky. Highly recommend a visit and we will be back.

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Denver

December 2024

Tent

With pets

8 nights at Tincurra Hideaway

We loved camping on Julia's land. Bush walks, swimming in the dam and sitting by the fire. This was out best bush camp ever, middle of nowhere so much quiet. 8 days of peace and quiet was amazing. The fact that we only shared the space with the cows was just what we needed.