They say life is better around the campfire. And we could not agree more.
Over the years due to increase fire risk it's become a challenge to find great campsites that allow you to have a fire by your tent.
Please be a responsible Aircamper and brush up on your fire safety knowledge. Bushwalking NSW has a great article that'll give you the rundown on how to light a fire responsibly.
Below we've collected some hidden gems near Nelly Bay, QLD that still allow you to sit back, toast your feet and incinerate some marshmallows while telling stories about camping when you were a kid.
#10 Balgal Beach
18 Ratings
7 Justin St, Balgal Beach, Queensland
1 hour 35 minutes (73.6 km) drive from Nelly Bay
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#9 Mountain View Lake Holiday Park
2 Ratings
Bruce Hwy (PO Box 26) Giru, Queensland
1 hour 18 minutes (59 km) drive from Nelly Bay
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#8 Black River Stadium Over 50's Tourist Park
1 Rating
772 Black River Rd, Black River 4818, Queensland
1 hour 12 minutes (45.8 km) drive from Nelly Bay
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#7 Bluewater Caravan Park
41420 Bruce Highway, Bluewater, Queensland, 4818, AU1 hour 10 minutes (43.6 km) drive from Nelly Bay
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#6 Townsville Tourist & Lifestyle Village
405 Hervey Range Rd, Bohle Plains, Townsville, Queensland1 hour 0 minutes (40.8 km) drive from Nelly Bay
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Family Parks
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#5 BIG4 Eco Resort Townsville
3 Ratings
1 Muntalunga Dr, Townsville, Queensland
52 minutes (31.6 km) drive from Nelly Bay
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ BIG4
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#4 Wunjunga
1 Rating
Wunjunga Rd, Wunjunga, Queensland
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#3 Crystal Creek Huts & Camping
1 Rating
Barrilgie Rd, Mutarnee, Queensland
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#2 Railway Hotel Ravenswood
3 Ratings
66 Macrossan St, Ravenswood, Queensland
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Allows fires
#1 Mountview Farm Stay
191 Mountview Drive, Toonpan QLD 4816, Australia Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Short walk to car
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Glamping
- ✓ Independent
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Firewood for sale
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Garbage
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Organised kids activities
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G