Camping in Central Queensland with swimming

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98% (215 reviews)

Australia
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Queensland
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Central Queensland

98% (215 reviews)

Popular camping styles for Central Queensland

Under $50

Fairy Wrenn

11 sites · RVs, Tents60 acres · Kalapa, QLD

A peaceful and quiet slice of paradise between the hills and the creek. Relax around the campfire at one of the shady campsites available from mountain views to creek side stays. For the extreme camper break out your hiking boots and really get one with nature as you hike to your site at the top of the hill. All sites are non powered (welcome to bring your own generator), campfire friendly (pending local fire restrictions) and firewood is available. Rubbish facilities are available if required. Filtered rainwater is available. Sites are pet friendly. Guests will need to be self sufficient with their own toilet/shower facilities but there is a dump point available on site. Enjoy relaxing by the creek, have a swim or try your hand at catching some fish. Local birdlife is abundant and you might even see the occasional wild peacock. Kangaroos and wallabies will likely come and say hello to you too. Pack a picnic and your camera and hike up to the top of the hill to experience the best views. Mount Archer National Park, Mount Morgan Railway Museum and the Capricorn Caves are just a few of the local attractions close by.

* Before taxes and fees

Warma Gracemere

3 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Gracemere, QLD

Warma Gracemere is 3 acres available for campers that must be fully self-contained. The property is located close to town but peaceful. No water or electricity. Only allowing 6 campers a night. 4kms from Gracemere shopping world. 3kms to Domino's. Plenty of shade, must book. In a cul-de-sac. Out of the hassle and busy town. The Gracemere hotel has a courtesy bus that will pick up and deliver you back. 20 minutes from Rockhampton. Awesome sunsets.

* Before taxes and fees

Laurel Bank Organics

2 sites · RVs, Tents55 acres · Alton Downs, QLD

We have 55 acres of paddocks plus dams 10 minutes from Rockhampton City. We are 1 km from the Fitzroy River with boat access and fishing. A lovely, quiet spot with amazing sunsets. There is plenty to do in the area from fishing, cycling and rowing to relaxing with a book beside your own campfire. Horses, dogs and chickens reside here. Fresh farm eggs available.

* Before taxes and fees

Rockhampton Waterski Club

8 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Alton Downs, QLD

On the banks of the beautiful Fitzroy River is the Rockhampton Water Ski Club.Only ten minutes drive from the Rockhampton CBD is the opportunity to access the only camping location along the fresh water side (upstream) of the Fitzroy River Barrage.This site offers full amenities, including hot water showers, flushing toilets, built in bbq's, and a camp kitchen.You can enjoy getting back to nature with the picturesque river views and enjoy the beautiful landscape or you can sit around the fire and tell some yarns with the family.Other activities that the site provides is direct access to the Fitzroy River via the clubs boat ramp, and doc, water skiing, fishing and of course you're more than welcome to bring your own canoes or kayaks.There are plenty of places for the kids to play and swim, so come for a day or a whole week.

* Before taxes and fees

4 top campgrounds in Central Queensland with swimming

Fairy Wrenn

11 sites · RVs, Tents60 acres · Kalapa, QLD

A peaceful and quiet slice of paradise between the hills and the creek. Relax around the campfire at one of the shady campsites available from mountain views to creek side stays. For the extreme camper break out your hiking boots and really get one with nature as you hike to your site at the top of the hill. All sites are non powered (welcome to bring your own generator), campfire friendly (pending local fire restrictions) and firewood is available. Rubbish facilities are available if required. Filtered rainwater is available. Sites are pet friendly. Guests will need to be self sufficient with their own toilet/shower facilities but there is a dump point available on site. Enjoy relaxing by the creek, have a swim or try your hand at catching some fish. Local birdlife is abundant and you might even see the occasional wild peacock. Kangaroos and wallabies will likely come and say hello to you too. Pack a picnic and your camera and hike up to the top of the hill to experience the best views. Mount Archer National Park, Mount Morgan Railway Museum and the Capricorn Caves are just a few of the local attractions close by.

* Before taxes and fees

Rockhampton Waterski Club

8 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Alton Downs, QLD

On the banks of the beautiful Fitzroy River is the Rockhampton Water Ski Club.Only ten minutes drive from the Rockhampton CBD is the opportunity to access the only camping location along the fresh water side (upstream) of the Fitzroy River Barrage.This site offers full amenities, including hot water showers, flushing toilets, built in bbq's, and a camp kitchen.You can enjoy getting back to nature with the picturesque river views and enjoy the beautiful landscape or you can sit around the fire and tell some yarns with the family.Other activities that the site provides is direct access to the Fitzroy River via the clubs boat ramp, and doc, water skiing, fishing and of course you're more than welcome to bring your own canoes or kayaks.There are plenty of places for the kids to play and swim, so come for a day or a whole week.

* Before taxes and fees

Warma Gracemere

3 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Gracemere, QLD

Warma Gracemere is 3 acres available for campers that must be fully self-contained. The property is located close to town but peaceful. No water or electricity. Only allowing 6 campers a night. 4kms from Gracemere shopping world. 3kms to Domino's. Plenty of shade, must book. In a cul-de-sac. Out of the hassle and busy town. The Gracemere hotel has a courtesy bus that will pick up and deliver you back. 20 minutes from Rockhampton. Awesome sunsets.

* Before taxes and fees

Laurel Bank Organics

2 sites · RVs, Tents55 acres · Alton Downs, QLD

We have 55 acres of paddocks plus dams 10 minutes from Rockhampton City. We are 1 km from the Fitzroy River with boat access and fishing. A lovely, quiet spot with amazing sunsets. There is plenty to do in the area from fishing, cycling and rowing to relaxing with a book beside your own campfire. Horses, dogs and chickens reside here. Fresh farm eggs available.

* Before taxes and fees

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Fairy Wrenn

11 sites · RVs, Tents60 acres · Kalapa, QLD

A peaceful and quiet slice of paradise between the hills and the creek. Relax around the campfire at one of the shady campsites available from mountain views to creek side stays. For the extreme camper break out your hiking boots and really get one with nature as you hike to your site at the top of the hill. All sites are non powered (welcome to bring your own generator), campfire friendly (pending local fire restrictions) and firewood is available. Rubbish facilities are available if required. Filtered rainwater is available. Sites are pet friendly. Guests will need to be self sufficient with their own toilet/shower facilities but there is a dump point available on site. Enjoy relaxing by the creek, have a swim or try your hand at catching some fish. Local birdlife is abundant and you might even see the occasional wild peacock. Kangaroos and wallabies will likely come and say hello to you too. Pack a picnic and your camera and hike up to the top of the hill to experience the best views. Mount Archer National Park, Mount Morgan Railway Museum and the Capricorn Caves are just a few of the local attractions close by.

* Before taxes and fees

Rockhampton Waterski Club

8 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Alton Downs, QLD

On the banks of the beautiful Fitzroy River is the Rockhampton Water Ski Club.Only ten minutes drive from the Rockhampton CBD is the opportunity to access the only camping location along the fresh water side (upstream) of the Fitzroy River Barrage.This site offers full amenities, including hot water showers, flushing toilets, built in bbq's, and a camp kitchen.You can enjoy getting back to nature with the picturesque river views and enjoy the beautiful landscape or you can sit around the fire and tell some yarns with the family.Other activities that the site provides is direct access to the Fitzroy River via the clubs boat ramp, and doc, water skiing, fishing and of course you're more than welcome to bring your own canoes or kayaks.There are plenty of places for the kids to play and swim, so come for a day or a whole week.

* Before taxes and fees

Warma Gracemere

3 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Gracemere, QLD

Warma Gracemere is 3 acres available for campers that must be fully self-contained. The property is located close to town but peaceful. No water or electricity. Only allowing 6 campers a night. 4kms from Gracemere shopping world. 3kms to Domino's. Plenty of shade, must book. In a cul-de-sac. Out of the hassle and busy town. The Gracemere hotel has a courtesy bus that will pick up and deliver you back. 20 minutes from Rockhampton. Awesome sunsets.

* Before taxes and fees

Laurel Bank Organics

2 sites · RVs, Tents55 acres · Alton Downs, QLD

We have 55 acres of paddocks plus dams 10 minutes from Rockhampton City. We are 1 km from the Fitzroy River with boat access and fishing. A lovely, quiet spot with amazing sunsets. There is plenty to do in the area from fishing, cycling and rowing to relaxing with a book beside your own campfire. Horses, dogs and chickens reside here. Fresh farm eggs available.

* Before taxes and fees

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Warma Gracemere

3 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Gracemere, QLD

Warma Gracemere is 3 acres available for campers that must be fully self-contained. The property is located close to town but peaceful. No water or electricity. Only allowing 6 campers a night. 4kms from Gracemere shopping world. 3kms to Domino's. Plenty of shade, must book. In a cul-de-sac. Out of the hassle and busy town. The Gracemere hotel has a courtesy bus that will pick up and deliver you back. 20 minutes from Rockhampton. Awesome sunsets.

* Before taxes and fees

Fairy Wrenn

11 sites · RVs, Tents60 acres · Kalapa, QLD

A peaceful and quiet slice of paradise between the hills and the creek. Relax around the campfire at one of the shady campsites available from mountain views to creek side stays. For the extreme camper break out your hiking boots and really get one with nature as you hike to your site at the top of the hill. All sites are non powered (welcome to bring your own generator), campfire friendly (pending local fire restrictions) and firewood is available. Rubbish facilities are available if required. Filtered rainwater is available. Sites are pet friendly. Guests will need to be self sufficient with their own toilet/shower facilities but there is a dump point available on site. Enjoy relaxing by the creek, have a swim or try your hand at catching some fish. Local birdlife is abundant and you might even see the occasional wild peacock. Kangaroos and wallabies will likely come and say hello to you too. Pack a picnic and your camera and hike up to the top of the hill to experience the best views. Mount Archer National Park, Mount Morgan Railway Museum and the Capricorn Caves are just a few of the local attractions close by.

* Before taxes and fees

Laurel Bank Organics

2 sites · RVs, Tents55 acres · Alton Downs, QLD

We have 55 acres of paddocks plus dams 10 minutes from Rockhampton City. We are 1 km from the Fitzroy River with boat access and fishing. A lovely, quiet spot with amazing sunsets. There is plenty to do in the area from fishing, cycling and rowing to relaxing with a book beside your own campfire. Horses, dogs and chickens reside here. Fresh farm eggs available.

* Before taxes and fees

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Camping in Central Queensland with swimming guide

Overview

Looking for a camping adventure in Central Queensland that's perfect for swimming enthusiasts? Look no further than Camp Akuna Pikes Crossing INC (192 reviews), Forest Fields Campstay (152 reviews), and 1770 Southern Cross Travellers Retreat (188 reviews). Enjoy popular facilities like toilets, campfires, and showers, and indulge in activities like boating, swimming, and wind sports. With an average price per night of $30 and options as low as $10, camping in Central Queensland has never been more affordable!

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