
South West Queensland Free Camping


From the rolling hills and rich black soil of the Darling Downs, to the endless plains of the outback, South West Queensland offers variety, history and adventure.
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Leyburn Recreation Ground
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/leyburn-recreation-ground/qld
Leyburn Recreation Ground provides a large overnight rest area with plenty of turning space, but can get muddy during wet weather. Some nice shady trees. Also used by trucks.












- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Yarramalong Weir Camping Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/yarramalong-weir-camping-area/qld
Stunning sunsets and birdsong in the morning. This free camp on the bank of the Condamine River is peaceful and close to nature.













- Camping Area
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- Boat Ramp
- Fishing Spot
Clifton Golf Club
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/clifton-golf-club/qld
A friendly professionally designed country golf club with 328 greens and couch fairways. Free overnight. Nine holes evening, stay free and play nine in the morning, only $10 per round. Carts available only $10













- Campground
- Alcohol Licence
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
- Fossicking Site
Dulacca Hotel Camping Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/dulacca-hotel-camping-area/qld
Built in 1908 & tastefully restored. Locally owned & managed. Open 7 days for lunch & dinner. Coffees available from 10am. There is free camping available (powered & unpowered sites) with meal purchase. Just go to the bar and enquire.




















- Camping Area
- Alcohol Licence
- Restaurant
- Sit Down Meals
- Cafe
Jack Coe Park
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/jack-coe-park/qld
Carters Corner is Just a place to stop for the night. There is a covered picnic table and plenty of shade with a level grass and soil surface.








- Overnight Rest Area
Broadwater Recreational Reserve
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/broadwater-recreational-reserve/qld
The Broadwater Recreational reserve is located 21km from Nanango and is a well know birdwatching area on the bank of Barker Creek. There are two separate cleared areas along the creek. Both are large areas with shade.












- Camping Area
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- Fishing Spot
Bungee Creek Shady Stop
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/bungee-creek-shady-stop/qld
Bungee Creek Shady Stop is east of the bridge over the Bungeworgorai Creek, (no wonder the locals prefer to just call it Bungee Creek), 10 km west of Roma. Basic location and road traffic is a bit noisy, but pleasant under the trees.









- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
- Fishing Spot
Oolina Park Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/oolina-park-rest-area/qld
Oolina Park Rest Area is a pretty location set in an opening in the forest but close to the road. Access via a gravel road; turn west after leaving highway. Long drop toilet.







- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
Karara Recreation Ground
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/karara-recreation-ground/qld
Karara Recreation Ground is a gem, located some distance off the highway and providing a large, level grassy area with plenty of room for any type of RV.








- Campground
Archers Crossing Southside
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/archers-crossing-southside/qld
Archers Crossing Southside is a bit further away than its sibling across the river, however Southside has a boat ramp. Great place for swimming fishing and camping, where you can stay free for up to 48 hours.














- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
- Camping Area
- Boat Ramp
- Fishing Spot
Kogan Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/kogan-rest-area/qld
Kogan Rest Area is a grassy area beside the hall.There are 2 Power points available after paying and getting a key from the cafe. Unpowered camping is free.













- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
- Camping Area
- Children's Play Facility
Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/oakey-creek-bowenville-reserve/qld
Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve is a large level open area with flushing toilets. This is a vast area with room for many rigs of all sizes and suitable for group gatherings.



















- Camping Area
- Overnight Rest Area
- Fishing Spot
- Boat Ramp
Toalki Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/toalki-rest-area/qld
Toalki Rest Area is a sealed drive through overnight stop adjacent to the highway. Some shade. No toilet.









- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Croydon Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/croydon-rest-area/qld
Croydon Rest Area is a tidy drive through overnighter right next to the highway. Not a lot of space and little shade. Good bitumen surface.










- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Warroo Bridge Camping Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/warroo-bridge-camping-area/qld
Warroo Bridge Camping Area is a roomy campsite, 60km north of St George on the bank of the Balonne River. No facilities here. Plenty of room with some shade. Campsites along river bank.







- Camping Area
- Overnight Rest Area
- Fishing Spot
Innamincka Junction Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/innamincka-junction-rest-area/qld
Innamincka Junction Rest Area is located on the Adventure Way, 27km north of Nockatunga (QLD) and 244km east of Innamincka (SA).






- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
Tipperary Flat Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/tipperary-flat-rest-area/qld
Tipperary Flat is located at the southern entrance to Nanango adjacent to Lions Park and the BP Service Station. It provides an overnight rest area for travellers.















- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- Information
- Children's Play Facility
Linville Village Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/linville-village-rest-area/qld
Linville Village Rest Area is at the old railway station opposite the pub. It is well grassed and level, suitable for any size rig. A septic toilet is close by and power and water are available if required.














- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- Children's Play Facility
Moore Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/moore-rest-area/qld
Moore Rest Area is a free overnight rest area with wide open grassy areas and some shade from a couple of large, spreading trees. It boasts flushing toilets, picnic tables and a BBQ, as well as a children's play area. There is room for any size rig.














- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- Children's Play Facility
First Settlers Park
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/first-settlers-park/qld
The First Settlers Park is a free overnighter in Benarkin. The rest area has hot showers and there are 4 power points available for use by caravans. Power is coin operated, 3 hours for $2.
















- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Monsildale Creek Bush Camping Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/monsildale-creek-bush-camping-area/qld
Monsildale Creek Bush Camping Area is on the Banks of the Upper Brisbane River, above most floods. Just you and Nature.













- Camping Area
- Fishing Spot
Inglewood RV Park
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/inglewood-rv-park/qld
Inglewood RV Park is a free camp for self-contained campers. Fines apply for use by non-compliant vehicles.







- Camping Area
Richard Best Memorial Park at Warra
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/richard-best-memorial-park-at-warra/qld
The Richard Best Memorial Park at Warra provides a free overnight rest area with a little more interest than the average stop. Check out the remnants of a bygone era of railway hardware that the good folk of Warra have preserved for history.















- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- Place of Interest
Charleys Creek Round Waterhole Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/charleys-creek-round-waterhole-rest-area/qld
Charleys Creek Rest Area, also known as Round Water Hole Rest Area, is a large open overnighter with no facilities. It is south of the actual creek which is on the other side of the highway.











- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Yowah Camping Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/yowah-camping-area/qld
Yowah Rest Area provides camping spots on both sides of the road in large level areas. There are BBQs, picnic tables, toilets and a hot shower fed by bore water.












- Camping Area
- Fossicking Site
Paroo River Camping Area Eulo
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/paroo-river-camping-area-eulo/qld
Paroo River Camping Area a nice spot near Eulo is just west of the bridge over the Paroo River and on the northern side of Adventure Way. Plenty of room here with some shade.










- Camping Area
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Paddabilla Bore Camping Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/paddabilla-bore-camping-area/qld
Paddabilla Bore Camping Area provides free overnight camping with no facilities. There are some shady trees where you can set up camp and dead trees for firewood if you need it.








- Camping Area
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Swinging Bridge Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/swinging-bridge-rest-area/qld
Swinging Bridge Rest Area is a free overnight rest area behind the Drovers Rest Hotel. Plenty of room. The swinging bridge connects the two sides of the town.
















- Campground
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- Alcohol Licence
Caliguel Lagoon Picnic Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/caliguel-lagoon-picnic-area/qld
Caliguel Lagoon Picnic Area is a free overnighter with a lagoon and a boat ramp. Good facilities and popular water sport area.












- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- Boat Ramp
- Fishing Spot
Neil Turner Welr Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/neil-turner-welr-rest-area/qld
The Neil Turner Weir Rest Area is on the bank of the Maranoa River in Mitchell. There are toilets and picnic tables and you can use your mobile phone in this free overnight rest area.















- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- Boat Ramp
Fishermans Rest
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/fishermans-rest/qld
Fishermans Rest is an excellent free overnight rest area on the banks of the Maranoa River, about 5km west of Mitchell. Not a particularly large area, but can cope with big rigs.














- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- Boat Ramp
- Fishing Spot
Baldy Top Lookout
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/baldy-top-lookout/qld
Baldy Top Lookout provides an opportunity to get an overall view of the surrounding landscape without being too challenging.












- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- Place of Interest
Bulloo River Camping Area Quilpie
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/bulloo-river-camping-area-quilpie/qld
When you think of Quilpie, you think of brolgas and opals. The Bulloo River Camping Area has plenty of brolgas and opals can be found in many areas around Quilpie. This is a free camp with no time limit and no facilities.










- Camping Area
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Wallam Creek Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/wallam-creek-rest-area/qld
Wallam Creek Rest Area is a free overnighter on the bank of Wallum Creek. Plenty of room and easy in and out. There is a very clean and rather new toilet block with a toilet and wash basin.
















- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- Fishing Spot
Inglewood Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/inglewood-rest-area/qld
The Inglewood Rest Area is a tidy spot next to the bowls club with good amenities, a dump point and a pleasant grassy shaded picnic area.














- Day Use Area
- Public Dump Point
- Children's Play Facility
- Overnight Rest Area
Allora Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/allora-rest-area/qld
Allora Rest Area is on the edge of a large park with nice shady trees and a circular turning area. It provides a free overnight stop well away from the highway.











- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Thiess Memorial Park – Heifer Creek Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/thiess-memorial-park-heifer-creek-rest-area/qld
Heifer Creek Rest Area is a roomy overnighter with a great view over the gorge and with plenty of shade. Turning space for any size rigs here. Sites are not all level.













- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Monte Cristo Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/monte-cristo-rest-area/qld
Monte Cristo Rest Area is a nice, level overnighter with plenty of room, but not much useful shade. It has a bitumen surface with plenty of room to turn a large rig or caravan.












- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Passmore Reserve
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/passmore-reserve/qld
Passmore Reserve is an exceptionally clean and tidy, open free camping area by Condamine River with open fire places, a wood fire BBQ, picnic tables and plenty of shade.



















- Camping Area
- Fishing Spot
Walpole Park at Millmerran
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/walpole-park-at-millmerran/qld
Walpole Park at Millmerran is a free overnighter for self contained vehicles on the eastern side of town.











- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Cecil Plains Apex Park
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/cecil-plains-apex-park/qld
Cecil Plains Apex Park is on the bank of the Condamine River, just east of Cecil Plains on the southern side of Toowoomba-Cecil Plains Road.














- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- Fishing Spot
Beardmore Dam Turnoff Camping Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/beardmore-dam-turnoff-camping-area/qld
At the Beardmore Dam Turnoff there is a free camping area which is also a popular fishing spot on the Balonne River. Grassy areas with good shade. No facilities at all.









- Campground
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- Fishing Spot
Morven Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/morven-rest-area/qld
Morven Rest Area is a free overnighter adjacent to the highway in Morven. Open grassy area with some shade.











- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Wilson River Reserve Camping Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/wilson-river-reserve-camping-area/qld
Free bush camping is available at the Noccundra Waterhole on the Wilson River Reserve. The Noccundra Waterhole is a great bird watching and fishing spot, and an ideal camping area.











- Camping Area
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- Fishing Spot

Caltex Truckstop Roadhouse
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/caltex-truckstop-roadhouse/qld
Caltex Truckstop Roadhouse is a typical large truckies roadhouse with a variety of fuel, plenty of tucker and a great place to stop for a break. Always open.
















- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- Service Station
- Roadhouse
- Fuel Available
- Kiosk
- Restaurant
- Sit Down Meals
- Cafe
- Takeaway Food
Womallilla Creek Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/womallilla-creek-rest-area/qld
Womallilla Creek Rest Area is a strip of ground between the highway and the Maranoa River with shady trees. Can get muddy in wet weather. Free overnighter.








- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Kyabra Creek Camping Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/kyabra-creek-camping-area/qld
The water birds at Kyabra Creek Rest Area are entrancing. Particularly the elegant brolgas. This is the real outback and despite the fact that you are in some of the driest country in Australia, life is in abundance.













- Campground
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- Information
Gore Rest Area & Roadhouse
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/gore-rest-area-roadhouse/qld
Gore Rest Area is a free overnight rest area provided by the friendly folk at the Gore Roadhouse.
















- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- Roadhouse
- Kiosk
- Convenience Store
Jackson Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/jackson-rest-area/qld
Jackson Rest Area is a free overnight rest area adjacent to the highway, with a bitumen drive through configuration. There is room for large rigs with some shade.







- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Sommariva Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/sommariva-rest-area/qld
Sommariva Rest Area is a roadside overnighter with no useful shade. Just a toilet and a picnic table.











- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Rock Pool Charleville
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/rock-pool-charleville/qld
Rock Pool Charleville is a basic rest area, 12km east of Charleville. There are bins, but no other facilities. Yabbies can be caught in the pool.








- Overnight Rest Area
- Place of Interest
Glenmorgan Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/glenmorgan-rest-area/qld
Glenmorgan Rest Area is a convenient free overnight rest area with plenty of space for any size rig.











- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Bowenville Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/bowenville-rest-area/qld
The Bowenville Rest Area is a free overnighter off the highway which is horse shoe shaped for easy entry and exit. This spot can be muddy in wet weather. Avoid it if you don't have 4WD when it is raining.








- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Boolba Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/boolba-rest-area/qld
The Boolba Rest Area is pull-up off the road gravel day rest area with a picnic table and a bin. Nice shady spot to break the drive. No toilets.








- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Archers Crossing Northside
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/archers-crossing-northside/qld
Archers Crossing Northside is a free overnighter on the bank of the Condamine River with dry weather access. Enjoy swimming and fishing while camping for up to 48 hours.













- Campground
- Fishing Spot
Lake Bindegolly Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/lake-bindegolly-rest-area/qld
Lake Bindegolly Rest Area provides free camping but with no facilities, on the bank of the lake, just off the Adventure Way. From here you can take day trips to explore the Lake Bindegolly National Park which has no camping facilities.











- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Carisbroome Camping & Fishing Reserve
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/carisbroome-camping-fishing-reserve/qld
Carisbroome Camping & Fishing Reserve provides free camping on the bank of Macintyre Brook with good shady and grassed sites. Roughly half way between Warwick and Goondiwindi on the Cunningham Highway, it provides a welcome break in the shade of the trees.









- Campground
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- Fishing Spot
Toorumbee Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/toorumbee-rest-area/qld
Toorumbee Rest Area is a flat, level overnighter with no shade. Surrounded by mulga scrub it has a sheltered picnic table and room to turn the rig around.







- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Mungallala Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/mungallala-rest-area/qld
Located between Mitchell and Morven, Mungalla is a very small town with a sawmill. The sawmill is the only reason for the town's existence. It mills cypress pine which is harvested from the natural growth forests north of the town.












- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Burgil Creek Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/burgil-creek-rest-area/qld
Burgil Creek Rest Area is one of very few places to stop along the Carnarvon Highway. Take advantage of it if you are looking for somewhere to spend the night. The terrain along this road doesn't lend itself to providing many bush camps.







- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
South West Queensland is a major producer and exporter of premium grains and pulses including hard wheats, sorghum, barley, sunflowers, maize, chickpeas, mung beans and soy beans. South West Queensland produces 85% of Queensland's cotton and several cotton gins operate in the region.
The region also hosts vast grazing lands of sheep and cattle, cyprus pine forests which are harvested for timber as well as coal, oil and gas production.
The region also hosts vast grazing lands of sheep and cattle, cyprus pine forests which are harvested for timber as well as coal, oil and gas production.