96% (98) • 25 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Townsville
Bounce Magnetic Island
1. Bounce Magnetic Island
100%
(1)
17km from Townsville · 37 sites · Tents, RVs
Bounce Magnetic Island is a tropical, resort-style getaway just metres from the beach, offering a mix of stylish private rooms, social dorms, and a range of powered and unpowered camping sites wrapped around a stunning pool, palm trees, and vibrant communal spaces.
With on-site bars, daily activities, island-hopping vibes, and instant access to snorkelling, hikes, and wildlife encounters (yes, even the koalas), it’s the ultimate stay for backpackers, campers, friends, and adventure-seekers looking for a fun, sun-soaked escape on Maggie.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Showers
from
AU$55
/ night
BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Townsville
2. BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Townsville
85%
(26)
15km from Townsville · 110 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Enjoy the taste of the tropics and surround yourself with palm trees and landscaped gardens at BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Townsville. Located a short 10-minute drive from the airport and 16 kilometres from Townsville CBD, you’ll find the city’s main attractions, such as The Strand, Castle Hill and Botanic Gardens a delight.
The holiday park is set up to make the most of the 320 days of sunshine North Queensland enjoys each year, with two resort-style pools and shaded gazebos for you to stay cool. The kids will be kept entertained with a water park, two playgrounds, a jumping cushion, volleyball court, basketball court, trikes and an 18-hole mini-golf course.
To check-in, choose between cabins, villas, caravan sites or campgrounds. With enough amenities to keep everyone entertained, as well as BBQ areas and a children’s playground nearby, there’s plenty of places to prepare your daily meals and relax while keeping an eye on the little ones.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
AU$225
/ night
Hidden Corner Magnetic Island
3. Hidden Corner Magnetic Island
99%
(100)
16km from Townsville · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Magnetic Island
Private fully fenced block of land one kilometre to Horseshoe Bay beachfront.
The perfect base to enjoy all the wonderful activities that Magnetic Island has to offer including swimming, bushwalking, birdwatching and wildlife spotting.
Water is a tap and a hose. Limited electricity is available. There are no bathroom facilities so you need to be self contained. We are one kilometre from the nearest bus stop so you need to have your own transport. Please do not book this property if you do not have your own transport.
PLEASE NOTE: ***As the barge gets very busy, I suggest you book the barge before booking the site. Contact me and I am happy to hold the site for a short time while you make your barge booking.***
Check in arrangement will be sent when you have a confirmation of your barge booking.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
from
AU$55
/ night
Naturessence
4. Naturessence
17km from Townsville · 1 site · Lodging
Naturessence is naturist accommodation in a self-contained Retreat.
The Retreat has its own lounge/dining room, queen-size bedroom with ensuite, a kitchenette with a private deck overlooking Horseshoe Bay lagoon.
We offer shared use of the mineral pool, the private yard and laundry.
We are naturists ourselves and offer naturist accommodation only.
Our property is located within walking distance (15 minutes) to Horseshoe Bay foreshore and shops, which includes a pub, two cafes, four restaurants, fish and chips shop, an enclosed patrolled swimming area and beach water hire activities.
We are close to two unofficial naturist beaches, with arguably the best nudist beach in Australia (Balding Bay) a short 30 minute walk from our door.
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from
AU$242
/ night
BIG4 Townsville Gateway Holiday Park
5. BIG4 Townsville Gateway Holiday Park
100%
(1)
6.2km from Townsville · 177 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
**Please note that our office is closed on Christmas Day (25 December), and we do not accept arrivals or departures on this date. Any bookings made with a check-in or check-out on 25 December will be cancelled. Thank you for your understanding.**Welcome to BIG4 Townsville Gateway Holiday Park
A tranquil holiday park just outside of Townsville in sunny Queensland. Shady native trees and beautiful birdlife provide the perfect setting to help you unwind on your tropical holiday.
Features
-Swimming Pool
-Camp Kitchen
-BBQ Facilities
-Laundry Facilities
-Kiosk
-TV Room
-Dump Point
-Pet Friendly*
-WiFi
Our range of accommodation options include unpowered and powered sites, studio cabins and 1 and 2 bedroom units. We also have dog friendly cabins available.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
AU$36
/ night
Magnetic Naturally Island Cabin
6. Magnetic Naturally Island Cabin
100%
(2)
16km from Townsville · 1 site · Lodging
On Magnetic Island in Queenslands tropical north, you'll find our secluded island cabin. Set within a private resort style property, it is purpose built for guests and is fully self contained. Comfortable queen bed, lounge, kitchen, bathroom with a beautiful under cover outdoor shower, fans, air-conditioning and washing machine. Free wifi.
There is a covered deck attached to cabin and a paved area to relax in by outdoor BBQ.
There is only one guest cabin on the property, completely separate to the main home but you are welcome to share the large outdoor pool.
The cabin is very private, surrounded by native flora and fauna and growing gardens.
It is a truely peaceful spot with the beach less than a kilometre away.
Horseshoe Bay is the gateway to many of our beautiful bays and tracks including the famous Forts walk. There are water activities and a life guard patrolled swim area. Several little cafes restaurants and a local pub are also in the bay.
There is a great bus service on the island and nearest bus stop is less than 2 km away. Rental cars are also available at good rates.
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from
AU$484
/ night
Magnetic Glamping Safari Tent 2
7. Magnetic Glamping Safari Tent 2
13km from Townsville · 1 site · Lodging
Luxury Safari Tent 2 is a king-size lodge.
Ideal for couples, solo travellers, and nature-loving friends.
Not suited to party groups or loud gatherings.
Designed for guests who value quiet, privacy, and presence.
Limited availability by design.
This is glamping for people who don’t want crowds, noise, or screens.
Our safari-style tents are thoughtfully nestled into the natural landscape, surrounded by eucalypts, granite boulders, and open sky. Days unfold slowly here—morning tea on your private deck, wildlife passing through, long lunches, golden-hour walks, and evenings softened by the sounds of the bush.
Each tent is designed for comfort and calm, with proper beds, luxury linens, curated interiors, private bathrooms, a kitchenette, and generous space to breathe. Nothing flashy. Nothing forced. Just a beautifully considered place to pause, with piping hot water.
Magnetic Glamping is proudly eco-certified, operating with low impact and deep respect for the island we call home. Guests often tell us they arrive feeling busy—and leave feeling lighter.
If you’re seeking a stay that feels grounded, private, and quietly special, you’ll feel right at home here.
Toilets
Showers
Cooking equipment
from
AU$291
/ night
96% (98) • 25 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Townsville
Bounce Magnetic Island
1. Bounce Magnetic Island
100%
(1)
17km from Townsville · 37 sites · Tents, RVs
Bounce Magnetic Island is a tropical, resort-style getaway just metres from the beach, offering a mix of stylish private rooms, social dorms, and a range of powered and unpowered camping sites wrapped around a stunning pool, palm trees, and vibrant communal spaces.
With on-site bars, daily activities, island-hopping vibes, and instant access to snorkelling, hikes, and wildlife encounters (yes, even the koalas), it’s the ultimate stay for backpackers, campers, friends, and adventure-seekers looking for a fun, sun-soaked escape on Maggie.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Showers
from
AU$55
/ night
BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Townsville
2. BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Townsville
85%
(26)
15km from Townsville · 110 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Enjoy the taste of the tropics and surround yourself with palm trees and landscaped gardens at BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Townsville. Located a short 10-minute drive from the airport and 16 kilometres from Townsville CBD, you’ll find the city’s main attractions, such as The Strand, Castle Hill and Botanic Gardens a delight.
The holiday park is set up to make the most of the 320 days of sunshine North Queensland enjoys each year, with two resort-style pools and shaded gazebos for you to stay cool. The kids will be kept entertained with a water park, two playgrounds, a jumping cushion, volleyball court, basketball court, trikes and an 18-hole mini-golf course.
To check-in, choose between cabins, villas, caravan sites or campgrounds. With enough amenities to keep everyone entertained, as well as BBQ areas and a children’s playground nearby, there’s plenty of places to prepare your daily meals and relax while keeping an eye on the little ones.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
AU$225
/ night
Hidden Corner Magnetic Island
3. Hidden Corner Magnetic Island
99%
(100)
16km from Townsville · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Magnetic Island
Private fully fenced block of land one kilometre to Horseshoe Bay beachfront.
The perfect base to enjoy all the wonderful activities that Magnetic Island has to offer including swimming, bushwalking, birdwatching and wildlife spotting.
Water is a tap and a hose. Limited electricity is available. There are no bathroom facilities so you need to be self contained. We are one kilometre from the nearest bus stop so you need to have your own transport. Please do not book this property if you do not have your own transport.
PLEASE NOTE: ***As the barge gets very busy, I suggest you book the barge before booking the site. Contact me and I am happy to hold the site for a short time while you make your barge booking.***
Check in arrangement will be sent when you have a confirmation of your barge booking.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
from
AU$55
/ night
Naturessence
4. Naturessence
17km from Townsville · 1 site · Lodging
Naturessence is naturist accommodation in a self-contained Retreat.
The Retreat has its own lounge/dining room, queen-size bedroom with ensuite, a kitchenette with a private deck overlooking Horseshoe Bay lagoon.
We offer shared use of the mineral pool, the private yard and laundry.
We are naturists ourselves and offer naturist accommodation only.
Our property is located within walking distance (15 minutes) to Horseshoe Bay foreshore and shops, which includes a pub, two cafes, four restaurants, fish and chips shop, an enclosed patrolled swimming area and beach water hire activities.
We are close to two unofficial naturist beaches, with arguably the best nudist beach in Australia (Balding Bay) a short 30 minute walk from our door.
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from
AU$242
/ night
BIG4 Townsville Gateway Holiday Park
5. BIG4 Townsville Gateway Holiday Park
100%
(1)
6.2km from Townsville · 177 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
**Please note that our office is closed on Christmas Day (25 December), and we do not accept arrivals or departures on this date. Any bookings made with a check-in or check-out on 25 December will be cancelled. Thank you for your understanding.**Welcome to BIG4 Townsville Gateway Holiday Park
A tranquil holiday park just outside of Townsville in sunny Queensland. Shady native trees and beautiful birdlife provide the perfect setting to help you unwind on your tropical holiday.
Features
-Swimming Pool
-Camp Kitchen
-BBQ Facilities
-Laundry Facilities
-Kiosk
-TV Room
-Dump Point
-Pet Friendly*
-WiFi
Our range of accommodation options include unpowered and powered sites, studio cabins and 1 and 2 bedroom units. We also have dog friendly cabins available.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
AU$36
/ night
Magnetic Naturally Island Cabin
6. Magnetic Naturally Island Cabin
100%
(2)
16km from Townsville · 1 site · Lodging
On Magnetic Island in Queenslands tropical north, you'll find our secluded island cabin. Set within a private resort style property, it is purpose built for guests and is fully self contained. Comfortable queen bed, lounge, kitchen, bathroom with a beautiful under cover outdoor shower, fans, air-conditioning and washing machine. Free wifi.
There is a covered deck attached to cabin and a paved area to relax in by outdoor BBQ.
There is only one guest cabin on the property, completely separate to the main home but you are welcome to share the large outdoor pool.
The cabin is very private, surrounded by native flora and fauna and growing gardens.
It is a truely peaceful spot with the beach less than a kilometre away.
Horseshoe Bay is the gateway to many of our beautiful bays and tracks including the famous Forts walk. There are water activities and a life guard patrolled swim area. Several little cafes restaurants and a local pub are also in the bay.
There is a great bus service on the island and nearest bus stop is less than 2 km away. Rental cars are also available at good rates.
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from
AU$484
/ night
Magnetic Glamping Safari Tent 2
7. Magnetic Glamping Safari Tent 2
13km from Townsville · 1 site · Lodging
Luxury Safari Tent 2 is a king-size lodge.
Ideal for couples, solo travellers, and nature-loving friends.
Not suited to party groups or loud gatherings.
Designed for guests who value quiet, privacy, and presence.
Limited availability by design.
This is glamping for people who don’t want crowds, noise, or screens.
Our safari-style tents are thoughtfully nestled into the natural landscape, surrounded by eucalypts, granite boulders, and open sky. Days unfold slowly here—morning tea on your private deck, wildlife passing through, long lunches, golden-hour walks, and evenings softened by the sounds of the bush.
Each tent is designed for comfort and calm, with proper beds, luxury linens, curated interiors, private bathrooms, a kitchenette, and generous space to breathe. Nothing flashy. Nothing forced. Just a beautifully considered place to pause, with piping hot water.
Magnetic Glamping is proudly eco-certified, operating with low impact and deep respect for the island we call home. Guests often tell us they arrive feeling busy—and leave feeling lighter.
If you’re seeking a stay that feels grounded, private, and quietly special, you’ll feel right at home here.
Toilets
Showers
Cooking equipment
from
AU$291
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
K
Kaat
1 week ago
4 m Class B
Very nice place and accomodation! Great ammenities, fun activities planned & very nice staff. Would love to come back Here!
See more
F
Freya
November 2025
4 m Class B
Nice private site within a good distance to Townsville.
See more
Naomi
August 2025
5 m Class B
Highly recommend Steve as a host. Great site , location and warm welcome . We will be back !
See moreH
Helen
August 2025
12 m travel trailer
A private retreat with a very friendly host who upgraded us to power and water for no extra charge! Not many other campsites on Maggie so we were very happy we could take our van across. Thanks Steve!
See moreS
Sara
July 2025
5 m Class B
With kids
Very nice welcome. The situation was great for visiting. We used the toilets and showers at Horseshoe Bay and that worked out just fine. Lots of beautiful birds and wallabies.
See moreS
Subscriptions
July 2025
6 m Class A
With pets
Great spot, fabulous hosts. If travelling by vehicle Barge make the most of your stay on Magnetic Island and stay for more than a few days.
See moreE
Elisabeth
June 2025
5 m Class B
Steve and Leonie were very helpful. The block was flat and pretty close to Horseshoe Bay. We were the only campers. It really was a hidden corner.
See moreD
Dylan
June 2025
6 m Class B
Steve was accommodating to a very late booking and helped us settle in as the sun went down, which was a lifesaver.
Nice quiet place and his dogs are very friendly
See moreC
Carolyn
May 2025
Tent
Steve was a lovely host. Gave great advice and insight into magnetic island. The site is perfect for camping, close to horseshoe Bay. Highly Recommend.
See moreA
Allison
May 2025
7 m Class A
Good quiet plot, with amazing bird life and helpful hosts. Thank you 🤩
See more
T
Till
April 2025
5 m Class B
Had a lovely night staying here. Really quiet neighbourhood. Steve’s a great host and had some good tips for the island.
See more
H
Hester
February 2025
Weekend Trip to Magnetic Naturally Island Cabin
Beautiful cottage, feel so secluded!! Lisa focus on that small extra things that make you feel special! Thank you for an amazing weekend!
See moreL
Louis
January 2025
4 m Class B
Very nice, the owners are lovely, always ready to help us. Thanks a lot
See moreG
Giulia
January 2025
5 m car
Private space and nice owners. Surrounded by nature and beautiful sounds, we had a nice experience.
See moreF
Frank
January 2025
5 m travel trailer
Steve and his wife were great hosts. Friendly, kind, helpful and happy to help. Arrival was easy, there’s plenty of space and privacy. We would recommend it 100% to a friend.
Thank you Steve!
See moreM
Merle
January 2025
8 m Class A
Steve was very kind. He gave us great tips about what to do on the island and Australia in general. He took his time explaining everything and even as a bonus gave us electricity, which for the price and heat was incredible! The hidden corner is truly hidden and we saw some wallabies hopping around in the evenings before coming in and heard lots of other wildlife whilst being in a quiet spot. Overall, can recommend.
See moreM
Megs
January 2025
6 m Class A
Great site,private and well protected. Quiet and peaceful with a plethoria of birdlife! Easy access to multiple water taps, Steve let me connect to a powercord run from his house to keep my fridge cool in the 30+ degree days.
The only aspect to be aware of the is no shade, but if you have awnings its sorted, great for solar panels tho. Steve is friendly and knowledgeable about all the good stuff on Magnetic island!
See moreM
Madi
January 2025
Tent
Everything was perfect!! Great location and the owner Steve was very helpful. I highly recommend
See more
C
Cleo
January 2025
Tent
Great place to stay very secure, Steve and Leonie were very welcoming
See moreK
Katarzyna
December 2024
Tent
Simple, quiet place to stay for few nights while exploring the island. The place is run by very nice couple who gave us many great tips on how to get around.
See more
The best camping near Townsville with wifi provided guide
Where to go
Magnetic Island
Take a day trip—or longer—to Magnetic Island, just five miles offshore. an hour’s ferry ride from Townsville. Much of the island is National Park (where camping is banned) and there are plenty of beautiful bays to snorkel, swim or tackle various watersports. A highlight is koala-spotting along the Forts Walk, which features ruins of World War II fortification.
Charters Towers
Charters Towers is a charming Outback town with a fascinating gold mining history, about 90 minutes’ drive west of Townsville. Among its attractions is the Venus Gold Battery, the largest surviving battery in Australia, and some elegant and impressive colonial buildings. There are two large camping and caravan parks in town.
Paluma Range National Park
Jourama Falls is the highlight of a visit to Paluma Range National Park, about 90 minutes’ drive northwest of Townsville. There is a popular camping area at Jourama Falls on the banks of Waterview Creek, walking tracks and day-use facilities including picnic tables, barbecues and toilets.
When to go
Claiming more than 300 days of sunshine a year, Townsville’s average temperature is 28°F. The best time to visit is April to November. Summers (December to February) are hot, humid and sticky, and marine stingers inhabit coastal waters from November to April, when it is best to swim in netted zones or wear a “stinger suit.” Summer is also a time when Townsville can sometimes be in the path of cyclones.
Know before you go
- Remember to pack sunscreen; the tropical Queensland sun can be fierce. If you are heading to the Great Barrier Reef, check out sunscreens that won’t damage the coral reefs (those that don’t contain oxybenzone or BP-3).
- Camping permits are required for all Queensland parks, forest and reserves and must be booked online and paid for before arrival. Make camping books as early as possible, especially in holiday periods.
- Townsville is a great place to stock up before you go camping, with everything you’d expect of a major city, a post office, pharmacy, visitor information centre, bank, and car hire companies.
- Townsville can be reached by road, air and rail. Townsville Airport is a seven-minute drive from the city centre, and Queensland Rail’s Spirit of Queensland long-distance train travels to Townsville several times a week from Brisbane and Cairns.