- Willsons Downfall
Banksia Springs Camping
Hosted by Steven · Willsons Downfall, New South Wales
12 guests max
Steven is a Star Host
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All to yourself
97% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.
Vehicle suitability
Vehicles under 6 meters allowed
Allowed rigs: camper trailers, motorhomes, campervans, cars, and rooftop tents
Pull-in site
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: grass-or-paddock
Surface levelness: requires levelling
No caravans and fifth wheels
No electrical connection
No water connection
No sewage connection
No TV connection
Generators not allowed
What to expect
RV/tent site
12 guests max
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
No pets
Showers available
No potable water
Pack it out
Cooking equipment absent
Picnic table absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 2:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Super Flexible
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 10 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
Leave it better
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Old Forest Camp
100%
(40)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Reviews
100% Recommend40 Ratings · 31 reviews
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· August 2026
Tent ·
Old Forest Camp
What a wonderful site to stay at. Great base camp for the nearby National Parks. We camped just the one night in winter and it was beautiful and relaxing. Will definitely be back and hopefully for a longer time.
Cheers
Jonathon and Lisa
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· July 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Old Forest Camp
Fantastic location with great privacy. Camp site was easy to find and quite comfortable. Only a short drive from Bald Rock NP.
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· July 2026
Tent ·
Old Forest Camp
I really enjoyed my stay here. It was private, the property was exactly what I expected, and the Fire pit was nice. The photo map was very helpful for finding the campsite on the property, and the hosts were kind. No complaints m
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· July 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Old Forest Camp
Great spot to yourself, lovely location and helpful hosts.
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· June 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Old Forest Camp
It was a great place to camp. Had the whole place to ourselves and it is close to Stanthorpe.
Lovely spot, loads of wildlife, very secluded. Great views. Steven came and said hello with his daughters, couldn’t have asked for a better stay.
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· June 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Old Forest Camp
Great location, friendly host with good communication. Camp area was set up ready to go when we arrived. Couldn’t have asked for a better weekend!
Steven’s campsite is picturesque. Nestled away from any hint at civilisation is a lovely private campsite near a dam. Lightly treed surrounds with cattle quietly grazing, roos hopping around at dawn and dusk, and birds aplenty - this spot is brimming with serenity. The camp site has a sawdust toilet, a shower cubicle (no running water, but it provides privacy and a decent wind break), and a camp fire pit with hotplate, grill and billy hook. Steven will deliver cartloads of split firewood for a small fee and he sells locally sourced beef and pork products (try the pepper-kissed bacon!)
We arrived late when it was already dark and Steven met us at the gate to show us the campsite and amenities - and he already had the fire roaring for us!
For a fairly priced, private, beautiful camping experience in the heart of the granite belt, look no further than Steven’s camp site.
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· May 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Old Forest Camp
Great private campsite with a peaceful atmosphere and plenty of space to walk and explore. The toilet was clean and well maintained. The fire pit came with a grill, which made cooking over the fire much easier and enjoyable.
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· March 2026
6 m rooftop tent · Group trip ·
Old Forest Camp
Great Spot - nice flat area with cool fire pit - didn't get to meet the hosts, that added to vibe - it was like we were the only people in the area... Loved it - Cheers
Lovely quiet bush camping in a secluded spot by the dam.
There is no noise here except for the wildlife. Amazing view. There is a fire pit with griddle for bbq’s and log seats around. A sawdust toilet is fine but you will need a shower set up. The location is a little bit higher in altitude than nearby Stanthorpe which means cooler nights a milder days even in January. Steven can also supply amazing organic eggs and exceptional nitrate free bacon. We would love to come back again.
A & A
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· December 2025
Tent ·
Old Forest Camp
We had a perfect overnight stay, greeted by the goats and cows, but otherwise it was a solitary bliss. So private and lovely view over the dam. Clean and tidy amenities and friendly hosts. Great location near to national parks - we hope to be back! Many thanks
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· October 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Old Forest Camp
Really awesome and beautiful spot! Planning on returning for sure.
Our 3rd stay certainly did not disappoint! Beautiful farm with a lovely host family. Evenings by the camp fire and mornings waking up to the cows. Our kids loved going for walks and this hipcamp is a great peaceful base for exploring Stanthorpe.
We absolutely loved this camp site! The perfect escape from the city grind. We're all fairly rough campers so the facilities were all we needed. It was just us, and a few critters, and the stars. What a treat, seeing as it was easter weekend and all the other sites and the NP were a noisy mess of people. We really liked the quietness, the view and the firepit. It was easy enough to find, with a couple of gates to get through, an easy 2wd dirt road to access & a simple outhouse. Recommend bug spray as I had a couple of ticks attach, but was left alone once I sprayed myself.
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· April 2025
Tent ·
Old Forest Camp
Great spot! A lot of wildlife and beautiful land. Hidden private gem. Perfect half way point between Stanthorpe and Bald Rock.
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· October 2024
Tent ·
Old Forest Camp
Awesome spot, easy to access and great without anyone around. Hosts were easy going and we didn't see anyone else. Will be recommending to friends. Thanks!
We enjoyed 2 nights at Banksia Springs using it as a base to explore the Stanthorpe region. Steven was a great host providing lots of information before we arrived and value added to our experience enabling us to purchase gourmet pork sausages and farm fresh eggs. We supported his children by purchasing firewood which they delivered to our campsite and to our amazement we received a huge neatly staked pile of firewood. The sawdust toilet is a bonus as is the fire pit with its adjustable cooking plates. The campsite has mature trees providing dapple shade and is near a dam providing nice sunsets almost over the water! Thanks Steven for a providing a private and peaceful camp for our enjoyment.
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· September 2024
Tent ·
Old Forest Camp
We really enjoyed staying at Steve and Julia's campsite - very peaceful and close access to great bushwalks in the surrounding national parks. Would love to visit again some day!
Great stay! Our lovely hosts provided excellent directions and met us as we arrived. The site is level with beautiful views and a tranquil setting. Perfect for those that want to be off-grid.
Very secluded spot, so many wallabies around. Host were great, was great having the toilet there too
Great campsite! Flat, spacious, great sunset views, loads of wildlife, toilet and great fire pit! This is a gem of a location with friendly hosts. Good fire wood and great meat are extras but worth ever penny. Highly recommend as a base to explore the many attractions around the area.
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· September 2023
Tent ·
Old Forest Camp
Really friendly hosts and wallabies gallore. Great sunset and great atmosphere. Would recommend
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· September 2023
Tent · With kids ·
Old Forest Camp
Great spot, picturesque and secluded. Heaps of widlife. Hosts were great and would definately recommend to others. Thank you.
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· August 2023
Tent ·
Old Forest Camp
Peaceful & comfortable private campsite in the trees overlooking a damn.
The toilet was simple sawdust style, clean but quite basic depending on what you are used to. There is a great fire pit with grill, hot plate (not working at the moment) and a spot to hang your billy.
Steve was super speedy communicating with us on our last minute booking, he came past to make sure we were all good and was able to sell us some of their sausages and steaks. Sirloin was great cooked over the fire same night!
Highly recommend if you need somewhere private & simple to spend the night.
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· July 2023
Tent · With kids ·
Old Forest Camp
Our family of 4 loved the camp site and property. It’s a stunning bush block with healthy cattle and wildlife a plenty (wedge tailed eagles, kangaroos, wallabies, frog chorus & more). Stephen, your host provides an immaculate, exclusive campsite with plenty of firewood and a great campfire setup. The bush loo is very clean and well maintained.
This was our family's second stay at Old Forest Camp and we cannot recommend it highly enough! Steven and his family are so welcoming and took us around to help feed all the new baby piglets and the chickens. The camp fire and supplied wood were great after a long day. The location is stunning and we loved waking up and looking out to see all the cows and their new calves. Perfect base to explore Stanthorpe and the granite belt region. We will definitely be back AGAIN!
Beautiful location with friendly, helpful hosts. The view over the dam was spectacular! Close proximity for a trip into Stanthorpe. We will definitely be back again.
Superb location way off the road, very close to all the attractions of Stanthorpe and local national parks. The site itself is magnificently set overlooking the dam with a great fire setup with Billy holder grill and hotplate all meticulously clean. Sawdust toilet very clean and “stink free”Wonderful hosts very friendly and available. Good value cart of wood delivered to the site, chopped and prepared by the children for pocket money. So highly recommend you purchase at least one of these. A beautiful, relaxing location very laid-back billions of stars to look at at night fog over the dam in the early morning you would think you were millions of miles away. Plenty of room for individual campers or groups,highly recommended for your next stay- we will be back, thankyou
Steven and his Family made us feel so welcome on our recent holiday at Easter weekend. The camp-site was just as advertised, just the basics of a sawdust toilet and a fire pit which was easy to use.
Next to a dam in a cleared paddock, there was a wide variety of native wildlife all around us, Rosellas, King parrots and Wallabies, but not intrusive, if you're really lucky like us you might even see a Quoll, a native to the granite belt area.
Steven and his family offered us shelter during a particularly nasty storm and we were grateful for the assistance, as well as offering some delicious farm butchered meat and fresh eggs.
We would recommend camping here if you're after a no-frills, private camp site with plenty of room to run around and wander, close to stanthorpe (about 20 minute drive), Storm King dam, and Girraween national park.
Make sure to check the weather as it can be a bit windy in the valley, careful consideration to where you choose to set up camp, but don't let it stop you from enjoying this beautiful area.
Location
Willsons Downfall, New South Wales, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Steven M.
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