The best waterfall campgrounds near Tin Can Bay, Queensland

Looking for a camping experience near Tin Can Bay, Queensland, with stunning waterfalls? Look no further than Hipcamp. With over 160 options to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect spot to immerse yourself in nature. Some top campsites include Lakeview (649 reviews), Riverdell (617 reviews), and Hidden Camp Pie Creek (480 reviews). Whether you're into horseback riding, off-roading, or wind sports, these campsites offer a range of facilities like pet-friendly areas, rubbish disposal, and potable water. With an average price of $20 per night and options as low as $11, camping near Tin Can Bay has never been more affordable. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable outdoor adventure.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for a camping experience near Tin Can Bay, Queensland, with stunning waterfalls? Look no further than Hipcamp. With over 160 options to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect spot to immerse yourself in nature. Some top campsites include Lakeview (649 reviews), Riverdell (617 reviews), and Hidden Camp Pie Creek (480 reviews). Whether you're into horseback riding, off-roading, or wind sports, these campsites offer a range of facilities like pet-friendly areas, rubbish disposal, and potable water. With an average price of $20 per night and options as low as $11, camping near Tin Can Bay has never been more affordable. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable outdoor adventure.

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1. Maluka Park

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(1521)

70km from Tin Can Bay · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Imbil, QLD

Please notify us if you are camping with other campers who have booked a separate site so we can have you camping beside each other During busy times, most weekend bookings are a minimum of 2 nights with 1 night bookings during the week, however occasionally we will have 1 night bookings on weekends. Check with your host to see availability on 1 night bookings. All campsites run parallel too the creek and are situated on the upper bank of Yabba Creek. Some have creek views, the other sites have trees between the creek and their site. All have mountain views. The main access to the creek is half way along the campground between site 8 and 9. Please do not leave your car parked in the walkway as this will block the entrance to campsite 9. Unfortunately, we lost many of our creek access points due to flooding. Our property is situated between Imbil and Lake Borumba on the beautiful Yabba Creek. We have 110 acres, with campsites on 20 acres. We have 1km of creek frontage. The creek offers fishing, swimming and kayaking. If you're lucky you'll spot the platypus in the creek and there's lots of birdlife around so bring your cameras! Kayaks are supplied free for all campers to use. We just ask that you treat them with respect and return them back to their launching place once you have finished with them. It would pay to pack your reef walkers as the river is rocky in spots. There is lots of space for motorhomes and large camping vehicles to maneuver and park. Plenty of flat spots for your tent or vehicle. This campsite has access to flushing toilets (toilets are situated approx. 400m from the camp sites) and water (rainwater), but you will need to bring your own camping shower. Campfires are permitted outside of fire-ban season (please use the existing firepits). The property features a gorgeous rainforest with a walking track that you can follow safely, and you can also access the state forest next door if you're up for a bigger adventure. Lake Borumba is just down the road which permits water skiing, boating, fishing and other water recreation. The town ship of Imbil is only 7 minutes away where you can visit the many cafes, bakeries, The Imbil pub, Sunday markets, Produce and hardware store, supermarket, butcher, clothing shops, hairdresser, fishing supplies, Petrol station, post office and more. We are a working cattle and horse property but we do allow pets, however pet owners will need to abide by the rules as set out under the Rules and Safety "Pets" section. Please note that there is a rifle range within hearing distance from Maluka Park and campers may at times on weekends hear gunshots. This generally only goes for a few hours.

2. Yabba Creek Farm

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(628)

70km from Tin Can Bay · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · Imbil, QLD

A Hidden Gem on the Edge of Imbil. Located just 3 km west of Imbil township, and 10 km from Borumba Dam, Yabba Creek Farm is nestled along the tranquil Yabba Creek, with majestic Mount Grainger and forested ridge-lines as your ever-changing backdrop. It’s one of three Hipcamps along this stretch of the creek… just after Yabba Ridge and before Maluka Park 2025 Best Hipcamp WINNER!! ***IMPORTANT. STRICTLY NO PARTIES** general socialisation noise ok, but no loud music or excessive noise. Curfew 9pm all noise. Free kayak hire – 🛶 A must-do to explore the beauty that brings visitors back again and again. Deep Swimming holes and shallow creek areas. Perfect for both adventurers and little ones. Wildlife - Spot platypus, lungfish, turtles, wallabies, goannas, and abundant birdlife. Unfazed by weather – Access to the farm and campsites remains reliable even with rain or minor flooding. Or book one of our sheltered sites ‘Mountain View’ or ‘Jacks Shack’ if booking in advance during unpredictable weather seasons. 🐶 Pet-Friendly – With Conditions! We love dogs—but for the safety of our farm animals (including chickens, horses, and a rather regal turkey), dogs must be leashed at all times!! No dogs with chasing or hunting instincts, please. 🔥 Amenities and Extras - Two clean, centrally located porta-toilets - Tap water on site – safe for drinking and topping up tanks - Fire pits at each site - Firewood available on site near the stop sign $15bag cash into honesty box 🚸 Kid-Friendly Farm Experiences (Weekends and Holidays). We offer delightful hands-on fun with: - Pony rides for the little kids and animal feeding (pony, chickens, and our turkey) - Guinea pig cuddles, blue-tongue lizard meet-and-greets. - Farm trails for bikes and easy access to Imbil State Forest for hiking and exploring 📍 Good to Know - Watch for the stop sign with phone numbers at the entry (~300 m from bitumen) - Honk or call for check-in, or follow the signs for self check-in - Firewood honesty box near the stop sign - Note: On some weekends, you may hear distant echoes from a rifle range a few kilometres away

3. Hopevale Adventure Camping

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(821)

75km from Tin Can Bay · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · Widgee, QLD

The Cooke Family welcomes you to “Hopevale”. A beautiful 113 acre property bordered by Wrattens National Park at the edge of the world in the peaceful Widgee district of greater Gympie. Jason, a landscaper by trade, and Jacinta a teacher by profession, met many years ago at a national Christian youth conference. Four beautiful children later and many years down the track, they bought Hopevale as a blank cattle fattening property in 2018. After much hard work, they have made it what it is today, with plans to continually improve. We have different camp options available, one of which is set up for those guests also wanting to stay with horses or just have a larger group booking. Guests will have access to a toilet and shower throughout their stay which is within walking distance from each of the campsites. Campfires and pets are welcome. The property has only had 4 farming owners in its 110 odd years since it was first surveyed and selected in 1915. The Hillcoats, Bishops, Cotters, and now the Cooke’s. The families over the years have used the property for timber getting, dairy, beef and small cropping. The property is geologically rich with volcanic soils, sandstone escarpments full of caves and overhangs. The mighty Wrattens Falls sits to the back of the property in the National Park and is a sight to behold in full flow. It feeds the head waters of the western branch of Widgee Creek which meanders through the property. The subtropical dry rainforest clad mountains are dominated by the majestic Bunya and Hoop pines and are a testament to what once was covering the entire property before being cleared for farming. Remnant riparian creek lines are botanically rich and diverse holding Red and White Cedar, Teak, Silky oak and many other coveted timber trees harvested back in the day. There are many species of animals and birds that call Hopevale home. From water dragons, frogs and fish in the creeks, monitors, wallabies, deer, koalas, possums and phascogales in the eucalypts. Red-back wrens, pardalotes, rainbow bee-eaters, finches and quail call the open grasses home while whip birds give their iconic call in the forest. Above, birds of prey ride the thermals of the valley looking for their next meal. “We have been blessed beyond measure with a small slice of God’s wonderful creation that we would love to share with you.”

4. Windyridge Creekside Camp

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(29)

71km from Tin Can Bay · 1 site · Tent, RV · Amamoor Creek, QLD

Book and you get the whole, private campsite to yourself! Located in the beautiful Amamoor State Forest, escape to your beautiful slice of tranquility! Fully fenced and secure 4 acres of flat parkland type campsite with full, private creek frontage, forest walk and swimming hole. After your drive through Amamoor town and through the State Forest (approx 25 minutes drive) you will arrive at Windyridge Creekside camp. Be greeted by a fully private campsite with beautiful trees as your backdrop for your weekend/week long getaway. An on ground firepit awaits along with a permanent fixed picnic table and chairs. Set up camp, light the fire, look at the stars and breathe your worries away! Check in from 12pm. Check out 10am. This location is popular with 4x4, dirt bike riders, caravanners and people wanting a quiet, blissful escape. The Gympie Music Muster is less than 10 mins down the road and is a annual, 4 day music event that runs every August. The Windyridge Creekside camp is perfect for families or groups, swimming and fishing in the creek, exploring the various bush walking tracks, relaxing by the open fire, bird watching, setting up the cricket or footy and many other options. Pet friendly!! Cleaning up after your pet is ESSENTIAL and must be secured safely at night. Fire kindling is available through the forest walk to the creek to get your fire going. Firewood is available - $10 per bag / $50 load - please pre order prior to arrival. TOILETS - NO toilet is available onsite and you are required to be FULLY self sufficient with your own toilet. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this rule and you MUST take ALL waste with you when you leave. RUBBISH - No rubbish bins are available on this site. ALL Rubbish and scraps must be removed when you depart. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this rule and you MUST take ALL rubbish with you when you leave. No food scraps to be left behind. WIFI: Available upon request for wifi calling and general internet (not suitable for streaming/movies). We request that you leave this beautiful, unique campsite in the same condition as when you arrived for the continued benefit of other campers and respecting that this is part of our property and home. This campsite is NOT a shared campsite - singular bookings only. AWD and 4WD is recommended however 2WD is suitable for this site. We ask that all care is taken when driving into and on the campsite parkland - like grass. **Glamping options coming soon!!!

5. Serenity Camp

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71km from Tin Can Bay · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Ninderry, QLD

At Serenity Camp we have a front paddock and a view paddock for BYO camping. The front paddock has an open grassy field suitable for smaller RVs, Camper. We also hire Bell tents, POA (message for Bell Tent + Toilet hire). Access suits 2 or 4 wheel drive if you stay on the provided areas. View paddock : 1 car access only. Additional cars park below (a short 60 m walk away. View site is unsuitable for big rigs, All you need to do is set your yourself up. Bring your surfboard, kayak or boat and enjoy all your favourite water-sporting activities nearby during your stay. We're centrally located, being just 15 minutes from Coolum Beach, 8 mins from the Wappa Falls; Mapleton NP swimming holes, 15 mins from Maroochydore CBD and 2 mins from the Maroochy River wetlands & 20 mins to Noosa NP. The campsites suits self-contained campers (own water, power, shower + toilet) Bell tent hire ONLY comes with a caravan style portable toilet, POA. Pets on leash welcome. 24 hr notice for cancellation Camp fires okay pending permission on the day, due to weather conditions. Excellent central location to your favourite outdoor activities, hikes and beaches. Bell tent hire available - Message for availability.

6. Bopple Nut Farm

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34km from Tin Can Bay · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Talegalla Weir, QLD

Bopple Nut Farm is a small family farm specializing in Beef, Bees and Trees. We are a newly established Macadamia orchard with Honey Bees and the occasional friendly cow. Come and visit us and stay on one of our self-contained sites. Out of view from others and with tranquil, scenic, bushland settings. Each site provides you with space to relax and unwind away from the hustle and bustle of life.

Stories from the community

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Tracey

1 week ago

9 m travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Yabba Creek Farm

Another great stay.Dean and Kaylea are very helpful and continue to improve the sites.Large well kept sites and well spaced apart.Close to the creek for swimming or kayaking.

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william

2 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Maluka Park

Loved the spot, Brian and his partner were really welcoming and the hospitality was great. Would recommend getting out there and enjoying the nice view of the creek.

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Torilee

2 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Hopevale Adventure Camping

We didn't make it to our camp site due to my car being not suitable. But we made it a couple of KM in and me and my daughters were stunned by the tranquillity of this beautiful property. I wish we made it the final 10km! If I'm ever equipped with a 4x4 I'll 110% be making this place my first destination. Thanks again for allowing us into your space!

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Samantha

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Maluka Park

Wonderful weekend away!! Had a beautiful spot right on the creek- we like our privacy so they gave us the last one on the end and it was perfect! Much needed weekend away!

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Julie

3 weeks ago

6 m pop-up camper

4 nights at Maluka Park

Beautiful property great location. Host were brilliant. Attentive enough to be helpful and friendly but not in your face. We usually go off grid and very remote. But we tried this place to find somewhere closer to home and we loved it. Will definitely be back.

Jill

3 weeks ago

5 m Class B

With pets

2 nights at Maluka Park

Beautiful rural setting backing onto the creek. We stayed at campsite 8 which had easy access to launch a kayak and swim. Our dog was extremely happy with this camping spot.

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Sophie

3 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Hopevale Adventure Camping

The property is a beautiful spot with some gorgeous views and wildlife. The swimming hole was a favourite as it was so much fun! The waterfall walk was very refreshing, it will look amazing when it is in flow. The doggies had the best time with plenty of space to run around. My group of 6 stayed at Big Fig which was a lovely spot with plenty of room. The bathroom was also rather pleasant with plenty of hot water. We would definitely come and stay again!

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Iborito

3 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Hopevale Adventure Camping

5 Star camping ground!! Would definitely recommend to everyone, host came to welcome us as soon as we arrived. Plenty of activities to do there and room to create your own fun. Campsite spacing was really nice, not so close from other campers. Would definitely be back when given the chance!

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Shane

3 weeks ago

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Maluka Park

We had an amazing weekend at Maluka Park! We planned last minute and were welcomed by Brian upon arrival. The sites are nicely spread apart and the scenery is beautiful. The kayaks were always available and the toilets were exceptionally clean. We will be back!

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Emma

3 weeks ago

Tent

3 nights at Yabba Creek Farm

I camped at Silky Oaks, the first night no other campers were there and it was absolute bliss. Yabba Creek Farm is a lovely place that Dean and Kaylea have added heaps of gems to instead of it being just a simple campsite.

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Roland

3 weeks ago

7 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Maluka Park

We had a fabulous time here. Plenty of rooms for the kids to play. Sites are well apart. Great swimming in the creek and well worth the walk to the lookout. Hosts are very plesent. We would recommend. We will be back. Cheers.

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Gavin

3 weeks ago

9 m pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Hopevale Adventure Camping

Beautiful location. Jason has done a great job of setting the campgrounds up. Plenty of space between camp sites and the swimming spot was a real treat. Really glad we found this Hipcamp, and will definitely go back.

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Linda

3 weeks ago

6 m travel trailer

3 nights at Maluka Park

Hubby and I agree this is the best Hipcamp we’ve visited. It is a credit to the owners who keep the grounds so well maintained. We loved being able to use the provided kayaks each day and found a paddle on Yabba Creek so relaxing. Hubby also spotted platypus when he went out at 5 am. We also enjoyed the walks along the creek and into the forestry.

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angee

November 2025

Tent

1 night at Maluka Park

We camped at no.8. Great access to creek for kayaking which was glorious. Host Brian was pleasant and welcoming. Overall I loved our stay and were fortunate to have a supermoon that was exceptional shuning bright iber the property. They have really done justice to the land and I would not hesitate another stay, and will be recommending to others.

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Kane

November 2025

5 m car

With pets

3 nights at Hopevale Adventure Camping

Thanks for sharing your beautiful property with us, it truly is Gods country, we loved it so much we stayed an extra two nights, please respect these places and the hard work the custodians put in to provide us with a special experience 🙏🏻

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Kellie

November 2025

6 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Maluka Park

We had a lovely relaxing time. The grounds were maintained beautifully. Spent a bit of time in the cool creek which was refreshing. We would definitely recommend to anyone.

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Stephen

November 2025

Tent

2 nights at Maluka Park

Beautiful spot. The canoes bird life the creek and platupus. Reccomemend highly

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rel

November 2025

9 m travel trailer

2 nights at Yabba Creek Farm

Such a beautiful spot owned by a lovely family. So welcoming and friendly. We stayed on the silky oaks site, which was grassy, spacious with plenty of shade looking at a beautiful mountain and horses. and a grt fire pit. Just a short walk down to Yabba Creek.Town water hookup on each site and free kayaks. We will be back!

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Cris

October 2025

Tent

With pets

5 nights at Maluka Park

We really enjoyed our stay at Mulaka Park. We were right down the end at number 10, and loved having plenty of space amongst the trees. The creek was perfect for a dip on the hot days, the nights were peaceful. A completely relaxing getaway all round

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Felecia

October 2025

5 m pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to Hopevale Adventure Camping

Private camping sites along the forest filled seasonal creek, makes for the ideal weekend escape. The best time to visit would be after the summer rain to enjoy the creek, though, there are some great walks to enjoy, including Wrattens Falls or the cave. The owners have done a great job on the property providing visitors a great outdoor experience.