The 10 best family friendly campsites near Ball Bay Beach, QLD

Ball Bay Beach is a stunning spot on the coast of Queensland. The beach is sheltered by a bay and is ideal for swimming, snorkeling, or just relaxing. Enjoy the view of the coral and rocky outcrops, or take a stroll along the shoreline. Take a picnic and explore the nearby rockpools, or just sit and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. With its clear waters and perfect climate, Ball Bay Beach is a perfect spot for a day out.

#10 Andergrove Van Park

A great spot for a holiday in Mackay, Andergrove Van Park offers a wide range of amenities and activities. Toilets, drinking water and BBQ areas are available, as well as powered sites, caravans and camper trailers. Phone reception and cabins are also available, as well as a dump spot, laundry and swimming. Top Parks rated Andergrove Van Park highly, making it a great choice for your next holiday.

40-68 Beaconsfield Rd East, Andergrove, Queensland

53 minutes (47.7 km) drive from Ball Bay Beach

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✓ Toilets
✓ Drinking Water
✓ BBQ Areas
✓ Powered sites
✓ Caravans
✓ Camper Trailers
✓ Phone Reception
✓ Cabins Available
✓ Dump Spot
✓ Laundry
✓ Swimming
✓ Top Parks
✓ Telstra 4G
✓ Optus 4G

#9 St Helen's Gardens Tourist Park

Pets are welcome at this tourist park in Mackay, with plenty of amenities on offer. Enjoy the BBQ areas, use the laundry facilities, or cool off in the swimming area. Stay connected with phone reception, or relax in a cabin or powered site. There's also toilets and drinking water available. Make your experience extra special with a caravan or camper trailer.

6 Ferris Rd, Calen, Queensland

33 minutes (31.4 km) drive from Ball Bay Beach

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✓ Pets Allowed
✓ Toilets
✓ Drinking Water
✓ BBQ Areas
✓ Powered sites
✓ Caravans
✓ Camper Trailers
✓ Phone Reception
✓ Cabins Available
✓ Laundry
✓ Swimming
✓ Telstra 4G
✓ Optus 4G

#8 Cape Hillsborough Nature Tourist Park

8 Ratings

Situated in Mackay, Cape Hillsborough Nature Tourist Park offers a range of amenities including toilets, BBQ areas, powered sites, cabins, a dump spot, swimming pool, fishing, walking trails, kids play park, and organised kids activities. With a boat ramp nearby and a bar and cafe on-site, it's the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings. Drinking water, caravans, camper trailers, disabled access, showers, and a laundry are also available. Reviews of the park are mostly positive, though some people find it a bit overpriced.

51 Risley Parade, Cape Hillsborough, Queensland, 4740, AU

18 minutes (12.7 km) drive from Ball Bay Beach

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✓ Toilets
✓ Drinking Water
✓ BBQ Areas
✓ Powered sites
✓ Caravans
✓ Camper Trailers
✓ Car
✓ Disabled Access
✓ Showers
✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
✓ Phone Reception
✓ Cabins Available
✓ Dump Spot
✓ Swimming pool
✓ Laundry
✓ Fishing
✓ Walking Trails
✓ Swimming
✓ Kids play park
✓ Organised kids activities
✓ Bar
✓ Cafe onsite
✓ Telstra 4G
✓ Optus 4G

#7 Smalleys Beach

7 Ratings

A stunning beach with great amenities like toilets, drinking water, caravan sites, phone reception and walking trails. Fishing and swimming are popular activities and the campsites are right on the beachfront with plenty of shade. Book ahead to secure a campsite and avoid disappointment. Toilets are available but no showers. A perfect spot for a peaceful getaway, offering stunning views and plenty of activities.

Cape Hillsborough, Queensland

19 minutes (10 km) drive from Ball Bay Beach

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✓ Toilets
✓ Drinking Water
✓ Caravans
✓ Camper Trailers
✓ Phone Reception
✓ Fishing
✓ Walking Trails
✓ Swimming
✓ Optus 4G

#6 Seaforth

3 Ratings

Beautiful park situated on the waterfront with excellent amenities. Management is great, and there are plenty of activities such as walking trails, swimming and a kids play park. Staying for 10 days was a pleasure. Highly recommended.

26 Palm Ave, Seaforth, Queensland

13 minutes (9.5 km) drive from Ball Bay Beach

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✓ Toilets
✓ Drinking Water
✓ BBQ Areas
✓ Caravans
✓ Camper Trailers
✓ Phone Reception
✓ Dump Spot
✓ Walking Trails
✓ Swimming
✓ Kids play park
✓ Telstra 4G
✓ Optus 4G

#5 Halliday Bay Golf Club and RV Park

2 Ratings

This amazing park offers a variety of activities and amenities. Toilets, drinking water, and phone reception are available. Enjoy a luxurious stay in one of their cabins or bring your own caravan for a peaceful holiday. Take advantage of the dump spot, fishing, walking trails, and swimming. Don't miss the chance to play a round of golf in the stunning landscape. Halliday Bay Golf Club and RV Park is the perfect place for a holiday.

32 Headland Drive, Haliday Bay, Queensland

7 minutes (4.6 km) drive from Ball Bay Beach

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✓ Pets Allowed
✓ Toilets
✓ Drinking Water
✓ Caravans
✓ Phone Reception
✓ Cabins Available
✓ Dump Spot
✓ Fishing
✓ Walking Trails
✓ Swimming
✓ Optus 4G

#4 Ball Bay

3 Ratings

Ball Bay in Mackay offers a range of amenities for visitors. Grab a bite at the BBQ areas before taking a dip in the inviting waters. Explore the walking trails and take in the stunning views of the bay. Enjoy fishing for the day or park up for the night in a caravan or camper trailer. Great phone reception at the bay allows visitors to stay connected. Toilets and drinking water are also available.

Cnr Coconut Grove & Ward Esplanade ,Ball Bay, Queensland

3 minutes (1.1 km) drive from Ball Bay Beach

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✓ Toilets
✓ Drinking Water
✓ BBQ Areas
✓ Caravans
✓ Camper Trailers
✓ Phone Reception
✓ Fishing
✓ Walking Trails
✓ Swimming
✓ Telstra 4G
✓ Optus 4G

#3 Platypus Bush Camp

12 Ratings

A hidden gem in the rainforest, Platypus Bush Camp offers something for everyone. Enjoy crystal clear creeks for swimming and spotting platypuses, beautiful walking trails, BBQ areas, and even cabins, caravans, and camper trailers for those who want to stay the night. Wazza, the owner, is a character and his passion for this paradise is clear. Reviews are conflicting, but those who take the punt are rewarded with a unique bush experience. Rocky the cockatoo is a funny addition. Great for a getaway, especially for families.

Gorge Road, Finch Hatton 4756, Queensland Get directions

✓ Toilets
✓ Drinking Water
✓ BBQ Areas
✓ Caravans
✓ Camper Trailers
✓ Cabins Available
✓ Dump Spot
✓ Walking Trails
✓ Swimming
✓ Allows fires

#2 Mycow Caravan Park

9 Ratings

Pets allowed, toilets, drinking water, BBQ areas, powered sites, caravans, camper trailers, boat ramp nearby, phone reception, cabins available, dump spot, non-drinking water, laundry, fishing, walking trails, and allows fires. Lovely and well-kept, clean and tidy amenities. Staff friendly and helpful, communal kitchen, board games, and table tennis. Great management and right on the river. Easily accessible from the south, good facilities at the office, and reasonable park fee. Highly recommend!

106 Main St, Bakers Creek, Mackay, Queensland Get directions