Townsville · Queensland

Camping in Townsville, Queensland

The Townsville region runs from the Hinchinbrook coast to the dry tropics south of the city, with campsites at Jourama Falls, Mount Elliot, Broadwater, Cocoa Creek, Salmon Creek and Yanks Jetty, and the Herbert River camping zone.

Campsite details can change. Check current local rules, bookings, fire restrictions and closures before staying.

24 campsites in Townsville

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Planning your trip

Queensland campsites on Billy Camp come mainly from the state's official topographic mapping, which shows where a camping ground is but not who runs it. Search the campsite name on the Queensland Parks camping pages: if it is listed, you will need a camping permit, and park alerts show current conditions. RV Park Ingham and a local club campground are run separately, so contact those operators directly.

The wet season can close roads and campgrounds in this region, and estuarine crocodiles live in many waterways. Check access and safety advice before you go. Billy Camp does not describe swimming or facilities unless the official source records them.

Official sources

Region boundaries use Australian Bureau of Statistics Tourism Regions 2021, licensed under CC BY 4.0. These statistical regions approximate Tourism Research Australia boundaries.