The best campgrounds near Tara, Queensland with swimming

In Tara, swimming fans have over 390 camping spots to pick from, all set up for easy dips and splashing about. You’ll find campsites beside calm lagoons, along shady creeks, and tucked away where the water’s never far off. Prices start at $15 a night, with the average hovering around $20. Most spots let you bring pets, light a fire, and offer toilets—simple, practical, and just what you need after a swim. If you want a local tip, check out Rubern Lagoons Campgrounds (389 reviews) for easy water access and space to spread out. Keen for a more social vibe? Charleys Creek Campgrounds (98 reviews) is a favourite with families and groups. Or, if you’re after something different, Bare Camp Nudist Clothing Optional (62 reviews) offers a stripped-back, relaxed swim. When you’re waterlogged, swap the swimmers for boots—hiking, fishing, and horseback riding are all on offer. Bring your own gear, bring your sense of adventure, and you’ll fit right in.

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Top-rated campgrounds

In Tara, swimming fans have over 390 camping spots to pick from, all set up for easy dips and splashing about. You’ll find campsites beside calm lagoons, along shady creeks, and tucked away where the water’s never far off. Prices start at $15 a night, with the average hovering around $20. Most spots let you bring pets, light a fire, and offer toilets—simple, practical, and just what you need after a swim. If you want a local tip, check out Rubern Lagoons Campgrounds (389 reviews) for easy water access and space to spread out. Keen for a more social vibe? Charleys Creek Campgrounds (98 reviews) is a favourite with families and groups. Or, if you’re after something different, Bare Camp Nudist Clothing Optional (62 reviews) offers a stripped-back, relaxed swim. When you’re waterlogged, swap the swimmers for boots—hiking, fishing, and horseback riding are all on offer. Bring your own gear, bring your sense of adventure, and you’ll fit right in.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Rubern Lagoons Campgrounds

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(620)

60km from Tara · 152 sites · Tents, RVs · Chinchilla, QLD

Rubern Lagoons is a natural bushland campground, that we have now bitumen roads in for your valuable RV, Caravans, Buses or Tents to drive in With easy drive through parking, green lawns and spaces on and around our lagoons. The perfect place to get away with a group of friends and have a relaxing time while the kids enjoy the free boats, canoes, kayaks & paddle boats activities of the lagoons. One customer quoted ( Perfection in the Country) We hope you agree on your visit to us. Cheers Murray & Shelley Pets are welcome. Please note there is a very small service fee added for your insurance when booking on this site The property is 5 minutes from the main street/CBD Chinchilla. Phone a taxi or take a stroll in to town to dine if you don't want to unhook or you can call and get a pizza delivered, plus the RSL & Club Hotel, can pick you up & return you, for free in there mini vans at our main gates You can paddle boat, canoe, kayak or tinny boat on the lagoons as part of your stay with us. Ruben One Hill under the gum trees, or enjoy our massive 10 metre deck over the water and watch the wildlife float around. There is also a great spot to watch the kangaroos coming for a drink and to lay under the trees. The most exciting part is, you could get lucky and see a Koala sitting in a gumtree beside your vehicle. We have seen a number of them while building this beautiful boutique camp grounds for visitors to enjoy in the western downs, Chinchilla. Please Note fire wood is $10.00 for a good size bag

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Bare Camp Nudist Clothing Optional

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74km from Tara · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Miles, QLD

Currently Closed. Please don't make any bookings until this is updated. Bare Camp is a Clothing Optional (nudist preferred) 346 acre property. It is a bush land block of Brigalow, Cypress, Wattle and other natives. There are small waterholes throughout one section of the property during the wetter months, a creek up the back and a dam near the house area. There is a wide variety of bird life on the property. There are often kangaroos and wallabies to be seen, and be on the look out for the elusive emus. There are many kilometres of tracks through the property and more to be made. We are a work in progress. Room for RVs, trailers and tent camping. We are a totally off-grid property here. There is tank water available, you will need to filter or boil, and an outdoor shower to use. We just ask for quick showers to save water. We have a composting toilet to use if you aren't self sufficient. We are a small hobby farm. We have pigs, goats, sheep, chicken, ducks turkeys and guinea fowl. You are welcome to help feed them at feeding time. We have a couple of pet dogs that love to be patted and to be played with. We also have 3 Maremma working dogs. They here to guard and protect us and our livestock. Warning they do bark a lot at strangers. They also bark bit during the early evening. They do this to keep away wild dogs and other predators. We are in the bush and they do exist. We insist that you never pat or try to play with the Maremmas. We keep them pretty close to us when people are here. We invite all people who love to be naked and want to be reconnect with nature in a natural way. This paradise is our home, any disrespectful behavior and you will be asked to leave.

5. Brigalow Creek Camp

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(28)

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!

6. 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.

7. Tincurra Hideaway

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(7)

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.

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Bare Camp Nudist Clothing Optional

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(112)

74km from Tara · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Miles, QLD

Currently Closed. Please don't make any bookings until this is updated. Bare Camp is a Clothing Optional (nudist preferred) 346 acre property. It is a bush land block of Brigalow, Cypress, Wattle and other natives. There are small waterholes throughout one section of the property during the wetter months, a creek up the back and a dam near the house area. There is a wide variety of bird life on the property. There are often kangaroos and wallabies to be seen, and be on the look out for the elusive emus. There are many kilometres of tracks through the property and more to be made. We are a work in progress. Room for RVs, trailers and tent camping. We are a totally off-grid property here. There is tank water available, you will need to filter or boil, and an outdoor shower to use. We just ask for quick showers to save water. We have a composting toilet to use if you aren't self sufficient. We are a small hobby farm. We have pigs, goats, sheep, chicken, ducks turkeys and guinea fowl. You are welcome to help feed them at feeding time. We have a couple of pet dogs that love to be patted and to be played with. We also have 3 Maremma working dogs. They here to guard and protect us and our livestock. Warning they do bark a lot at strangers. They also bark bit during the early evening. They do this to keep away wild dogs and other predators. We are in the bush and they do exist. We insist that you never pat or try to play with the Maremmas. We keep them pretty close to us when people are here. We invite all people who love to be naked and want to be reconnect with nature in a natural way. This paradise is our home, any disrespectful behavior and you will be asked to leave.

Brigalow Creek Camp

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(28)

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!

Brady's Bush

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(33)

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.

Tincurra Hideaway

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(7)

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

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Richard

3 weeks ago

4 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Rubern Lagoons Campgrounds

Great facilities, far enough out of town to be peaceful but close enough for a wonder round. It rained a lot overnight so didn’t make use of much while I was there but the perfect stopover.

Fran

3 weeks ago

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.

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Lisa

October 2025

3 m travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Rubern Lagoons Campgrounds

Quiet and beautiful spot. Would definitely stay again

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Peter

October 2025

8 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Rubern Lagoons Campgrounds

Great place to relax and enjoy. Heaps of bird activity

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Edward

October 2025

3 m travel trailer

5 nights at Rubern Lagoons Campgrounds

We absolutely loved our week stay at Ruben Lagoons! Great location close to town centre. Beautiful spacious bushland caravan sites with herb/veggie garden , clean ammenities and awesome massive camp kitchen with everything you need.

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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Danielle

October 2025

5 m Class B

With kids

1 night at Rubern Lagoons Campgrounds

We had a lovely overnight stay at Rubern Lagoons. The facilities were great and it had a nice vibe. The NRL grand final was on that night so many of the other campers enjoyed watching it in the communal kitchen/dining area. Check-in was easy and it was simple to hook into the power and water.

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Rebecca

October 2025

3 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Rubern Lagoons Campgrounds

Really warm and clean shower block. Spacious sites. Free water activities however make sure you take your own life jackets for littlies. Quiet and walkable into town.

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Katie

October 2025

4 m pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Rubern Lagoons Campgrounds

Loved our stay. Was a great space for the kids. Sad we were only passing through for 1 night. Will be back for a longer stay!

Claire

October 2025

7 m Class A

With kids

1 night at Rubern Lagoons Campgrounds

We stayed on an unpowered site and had plenty of space. The amenities were spotless and the variety of boats/kayaks on the lagoon kept our son busy. We would definitely stay again if we were in the area.

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Jack

September 2025

5 m pop-up camper

With kids

2 nights at Rubern Lagoons Campgrounds

Very well presented campground, space was good and facilities were great

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Trevor

September 2025

8 m pop-up camper

With pets

5 nights at Rubern Lagoons Campgrounds

This is a very well run, spacious and great amenities- we highly recommend this caravan park.

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Yvette

September 2025

7 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Rubern Lagoons Campgrounds

We just love your camp ground!! Thank you for having us!! This was the third time we have stayed with you and as always impressed with the improvements and tidiness of your property! Well run, extremely helpful and totally relaxing!! Of course super pet friendly!! Thank you! 🙏🐾😁

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David

September 2025

8 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Rubern Lagoons Campgrounds

It was a nice quiet spot not too far from town. Lovely camp. Host was very welcoming.

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Brendan

September 2025

5 m pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Rubern Lagoons Campgrounds

Nice camping ground. Booked last minute. Plenty of room. Amenities were clean and tidy.

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Adele

September 2025

8 m travel trailer

2 nights at Bare Camp Nudist Clothing Optional

Loved our 2 night staying bareing it all amongst the iron bark trees, poised close to the dam with farm animals happy in the background. Michael & Jody amazing hosts & we admire what they are doing for rescued animals. Highly recommend & would stay again if passing through 👍

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Lee

September 2025

4 m pop-up camper

1 night at Rubern Lagoons Campgrounds

Great facilities, super clean and friendly service.

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Elliot

September 2025

9 m travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Rubern Lagoons Campgrounds

We loved our stay! We were towing a 22ft caravan and this was not an issue - there was heaps of room!. Beautiful and quiet spot, lovely atmosphere and with everything we needed at hand. Thank you very much and we will be back for sure.

Chaz

September 2025

3 m pop-up camper

With kids

1 night at Rubern Lagoons Campgrounds

Lovely spot! Clean amenities. Beautiful outlook. Would recommend. We had 2 kids with us for a stopover who loved it.

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Tracey

September 2025

7 m travel trailer

4 nights at Bare Camp Nudist Clothing Optional

Michael & Jody are wonderful hosts. We had a lovely stay and were excited to see 6 new goats being born. They have many animals on their property most of whom they have rescued …including; pigs, goats, sheep, chickens & roosters, Guinea fowl, turkeys & dogs, ducks & geese. Jody also looks after injured joeys as wildlife carer. It was a great spot to rest & relax. We will be back. Thank you