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Bowriver Camp

96%
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20 reviews
 · Nutgrove, Queensland
162 acres hosted by Mark And Beck H.
4 Vehicle/Tent sites
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Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
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162 Acres of mixed farming land, including cultivation, grazing and bushland. Unpowered sites for a true camping experience. Drive through camping sites for Caravans, Campers, RVs and tents are easily accessed by a short drive through the paddock, all year round. Stop overs welcome or stay a few nights to take in what the area has to offer. Guests are required to be self sufficient with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste and rubbish with them on departure. Take advantage of camping near the large farm dam, abundant with wildlife. Sit back and relax beside calming effect of the water or take in the lifestyle of small acre farming. Animals on the property include cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry and horses. Pets are welcome however must remain respectful to livestock and other pets. See a working windmill pump water for domestic use, and see how gravity aids in supplying stored water. Featuring Muntapa Tunnel, a single bore man made Tunnel for trainline to cross the great deviding range. Campers can enjoy a 1.5km walk along the old Cooyar trainline to the eastern entrance of the tunnel, where you can follow the path to public BBQ and toilet facilities, vehicle access available by public road as well.Bowriver Camp offers beautiful dam side campsites with plenty of space to set up your camp. The area accommodates 4 sites. If travelling in a group its best to book a site per family/couple, to avoid overcrowding with other guests. Please contact us for groups of 4 couples/families. 1 site is smaller and secluded from the other 3 sites and only available in dry weather. The property is located amongst the slopes of the great dividing range. Guests are required to be self sufficient with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste and rubbish with them on departure.  Campfires are welcome in the fire pit provided, it is the perfect way to relax and watch the sun go down after a day of exploring. There are plenty of birdwatching opportunities or you might like to enjoy the walking track on the old train line to Muntapa Tunnel. You can also bring your kayak and enjoy a paddle on the dam.  Other attractions in the surrounding area include Bunya Mountains National Park, Cooyar Swinging Bridge, The Palms National Park and Coomba Falls. Pets are welcome, please keep them on a leash and clean up after them whilst on the property.
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96% Recommend26 Ratings · 20 reviews
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Andrea H.
5 months on Hipcamp
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· January 2025
16 m travel trailer ·
Dam Side Serenity
Nicely mowed and fire wood collected and ready. Good distance to Muntapa tunnel
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Dana O.
2 reviews
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· December 2024
10 m travel trailer ·
Dam Side Serenity
Was a lovely place to stay for the night in our caravan on our way home. Easy to find, quiet, peaceful and so nice waking up to the cows at our door.
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David R.
7 reviews
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· November 2024
Tent ·
Dam Side Serenity
Great little spot about 14 clicks south of Cooyar, just off the road. Had the place all to myself on a Saturday afternoon and night, so was able to grab the prime spot overlooking the dam. Nice and private, nice and quiet. Heaps of well trimmed flat space around. It's a working cattle farm and curious cows will come down to drink from the dam. It also means there are a few flies around - but they didn't bother me too much. If you are more sensitive/perturbed by flies - make sure your gazebo has some mesh walls to keep them out ;) The dam would be ideal for some swimming and/or Stand Up Paddle Boards. Also a great spot (cheap) if you need a place to overnight while on a longer trip.
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Trevor B.
2 reviews
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· October 2024
Long weekend.
18 m travel trailer · With pets ·
Dam Side Serenity
Had a great weekend and in a lovely spot. we camped right next to the Dam having the water views when we wake in the morning. If you forget anything the shops are not far depending on the way you need to go. My shower broke and had to do a run into Toowoomba and took 50 minutes. My dog also loved it as she has never seen cattle before and she was amazing. A long weekend at this site was really good and will visit again.
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Teegan H.
22 reviews
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· April 2024
Camping by the dam.
Tent · With pets ·
Dam Side Serenity
We had the camp to ourselves. It's a great spot to relax for the night overlooking the dam and the rolling hills. Easy to understand instructions for arrival, well maintained campsite with a great firepit. We visited the Tunnel afterwards which is a short drive away.
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Shane H.
2 reviews
Not recommend
· April 2024
14 m travel trailer · Group trip ·
Dam Side Serenity
Had a very relaxing time here, our hosts Beck and Mark were friendly and always ensured everything was ok.
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Nutgrove, Queensland, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Barunggam First Nations according to
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Joined in April 2022
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