- Mutarnee
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Best all-around: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
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Vehicle/tent sites
2 sites
Site 1 - Crystal Ridge
98%
(263)Campfires allowed
Pets allowed
Site 2 - Crystal Ridge
96%
(156)Campfires allowed
Pets allowed
Reviews
97% Recommend419 Ratings · 287 reviews
The campsite offers a serene escape with easy access to a clear river, making it perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature. Many campers appreciated the peaceful environment and the chance to swim in the river. However, privacy can be an issue as the two sites are quite close, so booking both might be ideal for those seeking solitude. Some visitors mentioned minor communication issues with the host, which could be improved for a smoother experience.
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Recommends
· September 2026
7 m travel trailer ·
Site 1 - Crystal Ridge
Second time here, will be back again. Host was easy to communicate with.
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· September 2026
Tent ·
Site 2 - Crystal Ridge
Great place to stay. Will definitely be back. Nice and private
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· September 2026
8 m travel trailer ·
Site 2 - Crystal Ridge
Second time up here and will be back again. Communication was also great.
Recommends
· September 2026
12 m pop-up camper ·
Site 2 - Crystal Ridge
Love the camp site. It’s a bit close to site 1 but I had both sites booked so it wasn’t a problem.
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· September 2026
10 m pop-up camper · With pets ·
Site 1 - Crystal Ridge
Nice spot, river was nice too swim in. Plenty of room to set up the way you want.
#1 camp is the best, concrete pad, outlook, river access. Fellow campers 30m away, so not so private. As others have said, book both sites if you want privacy. It was very windy when we were there on day 3 & 4, the sites are exposed to the SE winds. There is a shallow log under the rop swing so be carefull.
Just enjoyed 4 awesome nights on site 2 on Michael's land. This is a fantastic spot to sit back and unwind and enjoy the natural surroundings. loved watching the birds and the turtles came out to sunbake daily.
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· August 2026
7 m pop-up camper ·
Site 1 - Crystal Ridge
Beautiful camp spot right on the creek. Would definitely come back.
Highly recommend this spot, quiet and amazing scenery. The water was beautiful for a swim and the rope swing a nice touch. Only wish they had more than 2 sites so it was easier to book always booked out months in advance!
Mixed feelings
· June 2026
Would be great if the sites were numbered (1 and 2) as we were confused. Wasn't until someone from the other camp-site told us where to go after we pulled up at an existing fire pit that apparently wasn't the correct area. Sites are very close together. Would be great for 2 families or friends.
Other than that, a nice place to get away.
Great spot, easy communication with Michael. The 2 sites are close together but you don't really notice. At caravan parks you're even closer. The water in the creek will be up and down during the year but that's to be expected. Will certainly be back.
Not recommend
· April 2026
Booking not honoured
8 m travel trailer · With pets ·
Site 1 - Crystal Ridge
Booked in the December for April then a week prior was told they had taken a school booking instead of ours. Owner said it was a Hipcamp issue.
Recommends
· April 2026
10 m Class B · Group trip ·
Site 2 - Crystal Ridge
Great spot for camping and swimming. Was peaceful and the communication from the host was great.
Recommends
· March 2026
Tent ·
Site 1 - Crystal Ridge
Completely private next to a beautiful clear river.
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· March 2026
7 m pop-up camper · With pets ·
Site 1 - Crystal Ridge
Great spot. Great swim. Very easy access Highly reccomend
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· February 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Site 1 - Crystal Ridge
Amazing place, love it here and look forward to the next time.
Recommends
· February 2026
5 m car ·
Site 1 - Crystal Ridge
Great spot with immediate access to the creek! Easy to get there. Nice and secluded!!
Recommends
· December 2025
7 m Class B · With kids ·
Site 2 - Crystal Ridge
Great spot, easy access to the river. Will stay there again.
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· December 2025
A Peaceful Getaway at Crystal Creek
9 m pop-up camper ·
Site 1 - Crystal Ridge
★★★★★
I recently had the pleasure of staying at this beautiful site, located just 45 minutes north of Townsville, in the peaceful hamlet of Mutarnee. The location along the banks of Crystal Creek made for a perfect escape from the heat and everyday life in suburbia. Getting there was straightforward through the single locked gate at entry and the track was easy to follow to our site. Our host Michael was super responsive with the gate code and other communication.
I stayed at Site 1 for three nights with my husky, Mia and we both absolutely loved it. The site is incredibly well-maintained, with a solid concrete slab that made setting up camp a breeze. The flat surrounds and easy access to the creek were perfect for us – we both enjoyed splashing around in the clear, refreshingly cool water. It’s a great spot if you’re after some relaxation in nature with the sounds of the birds to keep you company.
The peacefulness and privacy of the area is one of its biggest pros. It’s far enough from the highway to ensure background noise pollution is only from occasional local traffic, but little enough to not detract from the serenity. We met the super friendly cows – Mia had her first cow kiss and even the bull came up to the fence for a friendly pat. There’s a rooster in residence as well, but we beat him up every morning for our sunrise walk.
I’ll definitely be returning and I highly recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful camping experience by a beautiful crystal clear creek.
Recommends
· November 2025
5 m pop-up camper · With pets ·
Site 1 - Crystal Ridge
A beautiful peaceful place to camp, right on the edge of the creek.
Not recommend
· November 2025
8 m travel trailer · With pets ·
Site 2 - Crystal Ridge
Far to dear for what it is. Poor instructions, there is no second gate on the way as per the directions, site location was a little sign on a tree. Site 2 was a few rocks on a sidetrack, no room outside van to setup tables and chairs. Very poor.
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· November 2025
5 m pop-up camper · With pets ·
Site 2 - Crystal Ridge
Yet again Crystal Ridge did not disappoint.
Absolutely relaxing, creek was a little low but was still deep enough to have a nice cool down.
Michael is a great host, with great communication.
Looking forward to our next visit.
10 out of 10.
Recommends
· November 2025
8 m Class B · With kids ·
Site 1 - Crystal Ridge
Lovely spot right on the water. Only 2 sites to choose from, we were lucky to be the only ones there but I definitely recommend booking the whole place to yourself if you want privacy as the sites are right next to each other. Not as well kept as other camps we have been to but overall would recommend. The concrete pad on site 1 was useful.
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· November 2025
8 m Class A ·
Site 1 - Crystal Ridge
The site was really gorgeous! Very private and the stream is lovely. The only drawback is that the host isn't the best communicator... I had to send two messages, one at 9am and another at 1:30ish because I hadn't heard back from him, to find out what the code for the gate was before he responded. I also asked him some detailed questions about our stay which were answered with two short, unhelpful messages! The details on the website are not accurate either, so we found it confusing and irritating to locate the site, after a long drive. There was rubbish from other campers left in the fire pit which should have been removed before we arrived as well.
Excellent camping site on the river.
Very quite and great swimming
Would highly recommend this camp to everyone
Recommends
· October 2025
7 m travel trailer · With kids ·
Site 1 - Crystal Ridge
Unreal spot , would recommend needs to be 2 - 3 night minimum booking as people have booked just for one night and that takes up the possibility of a whole weekend booking something to think about as it’s such a beautiful spot, will be back 😁
Recommends
· October 2025
5 m car ·
Site 2 - Crystal Ridge
Close to Townsville and Ingham, with lots to do in the area. Quite open (good solar) location next to Crystal Creek. Decent shade in the afternoon. Not the best swimming this time of year, but to be expected at the end of the dry season. That being said, we still say I. The creek and enjoyed a drink. Our neighbours kids were having a fantastic time in a canoe. Creek access is best from site 1 but still easily accessible from site 2. Quiet, relaxing, a fire and clear sky’s.
Would definitely stay here again.
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Site 1 - Crystal Ridge
Great camp site. River nice and close to camp. Host was easy to get in contact with. Fantastic spot will be back again
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· October 2025
Nice and close to town
6 m pop-up camper · With pets ·
Site 2 - Crystal Ridge
The camp ground was good, clean and mowed as usual, Micheal always has it nice and clean
But the creek was wrecked from the February/March floods, the rock slides from up the range at Crystal creek have really damaged the whole Crystal creek, the creek was only about knee deep where as before it was six to eight feet deep and it was not flowing at all, but that’s Mother Nature
But the camping are was good, rock fire pit areas set up and it looks like a lot of work has gone into repairing it after the floods to make it clean and level and nice
What a peaceful and serene place. Having booked both sites, we had the place to ourselves. It was picturesque and we lived wading and cooling off in the creek. The breeze was beautiful. We will definitely return.
Location
Mutarnee, Queensland, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking