Free/Budget Campsites Suggested by our Contributors

Pamela G · Pamela G

The free camp at cooktown is very dissapointing, you must have not only a black water tank but also a grey water tank and your van will be inspected by a very zealous ranger. If you meet the requirements you can stay for 2 nights. It is also on a dirt road that carries a lot of traffic making a lot of dust and no...

jab160 · jab160

we love the travel bit.....by road, and more often by air. ( have own aircraft, aviators for yrs and yrs ) anyway, as a consequence, we've called into many a country airstrip, and use same locations when on the road, they often have perfectly clean toilets ( if you need them ) often a water tap, quiet away...

Gypsy lady · Gypsy lady

We are on our way home back to Q,L,D, Till our house is sold, we assayed at the Narrabri Show grounds for one night, cost $18.00, as the show must soon be on as there were some show people there already ,A bit disappointing as i was craving for a nice hot shower when i went to check the amenities block foun...

Ian Jan · Ian Jan

Recently we heard about a large increase in the cost of camping in Victorias National Parks. Example: Middle Creek camp ground, Mount Buangor, $37.80 per night. Toilets, yes, water yes but undrinkable.· - Nearby caravan parks charge $35 - $45 per night powered depending on the seasons.Exa...

octopuskim · octopuskim

we are offering a free camp site on our front lawn at Lake Munmorah NSW overnight. ramps and wheelchair friendly bathroom available. Woolworths shopping centre is within walking distance.

Lesley F · Lesley F

http://www.freecampsaustralia.com/phpBB3/index.php

octopuskim · octopuskim

i have heard that most if not all the rest sites you cannot stay overnight at anymore we only have a limited time away each trip so only require overnight stays also on a limited budget $40 for 8 hours each night is not the best option for our self contained unit i am thinking of just stopping outside a home a...

Stratman77 · Stratman77

Stayed a night at the Rotary Park on the west end of the bridge. Beautiful free camp and no

bluemoon2 · bluemoon2

Hi, has anyone stayed at Casino or Lismore showgrounds lately ? If so I appreciate a update, costs etc......... thanks. Peter.

countryroad · countryroad

Very nice here near the boat ramp. There is a van & tug also...the river view comes with the spot. Stayed further down last week. Robyn

jules47 · jules47

York -lovely small town in the Avon Valley East of Perth. Avon Pioneer Park -an area at the back of the main. Street, there are four power points, toilets, dump point and free bbq- and this is all for FREE!!!!!!! YEP! FREE! Not in Camps 7, as yet, unless it is an update. let's look after this one, and spe...

Reed · Reed

Have always been interested in "boondocking" in Australia. This is the term used in US for dispersed camping in the back country. This is quite popular in the western USA with many of the western states being up to 85% public lands (Texas is 98% private). If it is not illegal to camp, then one...

Peterpan · Peterpan

Leaving Rockhampton on or around the end of this month, and heading for MacKay and then to Townsville. Are there any budget priced C.P's or low cost camping spots on the way? Toilets & showers would be great, but toilets are a necessity. Towing a small van. Many thanks Peterpan.

03_troopy · 03_troopy

We are heading up to Tin Can Bay from Port Stephens, in a small caravan in June, and looking for suggestions for an overnight stop between Tenterfield and Stanthorpe. Don't need anything flash, but a shower and a place to get a feed and a drink would be a bonus. Otherwise just a nice quiet out-of-the-way...

D and D · D and D

Been here a couple of days. Quiet, a bit exposed to the weather but close to the town which is just as well because there's no facilities here at all. Just behind the steam train museum -32.97545 138.823132.

Phil C · Phil C

Hi folks, there is a great app for ipad, iphone and now I believe android called wikicamps, cost about $5 but worth every cent. Full map displays all free camps, caravan parks, dump points etc. Some entries even have user comments, photos and other important details. It can be used in conjunction with...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Just a warning to everyone. There is no "Free Camping" in the above area, anywhere, anytime, all year round. 3 groups were booked overnight in the Wonthaggi area then told to leave, it was 1.00am. The local authorities have staff checking throughout every night this time of year especial...

slats17 · slats17

Hi All Any body know of any free camping near port Mc Donald SE SA Slats

Dougwe · Dougwe

All below are free The first one I visited was Bushy Parker Park, Rollingstone about 60 mins north of Townsville, # 32 Bible 7. This was a very big camping area with a mixture of vans, motorhomes and tents and I reckon at the time I was there you would be pushing to get a spot for the night, busy, busy, busy...

chicken · chicken

We have been caravanning for around 17 years but never free camped before, but having been fully retired for around 4 years and on pension now things are different. We love this life and wish to keep doing this for sometime but I am looking for your feedback on the safety of free camping. We have 21 f...

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	cooktown free camp (Preview) The free camp at cooktown is very dissapointing, you must have not only a black water tank but also a grey water tank and your van will be inspected by a very zealous ranger. If you meet the requirements you can stay for 2 nights. It is also on a dirt road that carries a lot of traffic making a lot of dust and no...	Pamela G	1	3729	03:41 PM Aug 10, 2017 by RobandFlip
	Free sites Oz wide (Preview) we love the travel bit.....by road, and more often by air. ( have own aircraft, aviators for yrs and yrs ) anyway, as a consequence, we've called into many a country airstrip, and use same locations when on the road, they often have perfectly clean toilets ( if you need them ) often a water tap, quiet away...	jab160	0	3616	10:37 AM Jun 6, 2015 by jab160
	Narrabri Show Grounds, very disappointing (Preview) We are on our way home back to Q,L,D, Till our house is sold, we assayed at the Narrabri Show grounds for one night, cost $18.00, as the show must soon be on as there were some show people there already ,A bit disappointing as i was craving for a nice hot shower when i went to check the amenities block foun...	Gypsy lady	0	2930	08:01 PM Apr 16, 2015 by Gypsy lady
	Camping fee Hike in Victorian National Parks (Preview) Recently we heard about a large increase in the cost of camping in Victorias National Parks. Example: Middle Creek camp ground, Mount Buangor, $37.80 per night. Toilets, yes, water yes but undrinkable.· - Nearby caravan parks charge $35 - $45 per night powered depending on the seasons.Exa...	Ian Jan	1	2871	02:07 PM Apr 7, 2015 by Granty
	disabled access avaliable into our home at Lake Munmorah if you want to come free camp overnight on our front lawn (Preview) we are offering a free camp site on our front lawn at Lake Munmorah NSW overnight. ramps and wheelchair friendly bathroom available. Woolworths shopping centre is within walking distance.	octopuskim	1	2841	02:13 PM Dec 28, 2014 by jules47
	low cost camping website (Preview) http://www.freecampsaustralia.com/phpBB3/index.php	Lesley F	1	3417	05:28 AM Dec 7, 2014 by peterblack
	is there a site for land owners to post free camping for self contained vehicles? (Preview) i have heard that most if not all the rest sites you cannot stay overnight at anymore we only have a limited time away each trip so only require overnight stays also on a limited budget $40 for 8 hours each night is not the best option for our self contained unit i am thinking of just stopping outside a home a...	octopuskim	11	6459	01:08 PM May 29, 2021 by Possum3
	Jerseyville/South West Rocks is (Preview) Stayed a night at the Rotary Park on the west end of the bridge. Beautiful free camp and no	Stratman77	5	3539	10:10 PM Nov 21, 2014 by Phillipn
	Lismore/Casino (Preview) Hi, has anyone stayed at Casino or Lismore showgrounds lately ? If so I appreciate a update, costs etc......... thanks. Peter.	bluemoon2	3	2846	08:23 PM Nov 21, 2014 by bluemoon2
	Wentworth Nsw past Lock 10 (Preview) Very nice here near the boat ramp. There is a van & tug also...the river view comes with the spot. Stayed further down last week. Robyn	countryroad	1	2655	05:52 PM Oct 15, 2015 by dishlicker
	York, WA (Preview) York -lovely small town in the Avon Valley East of Perth. Avon Pioneer Park -an area at the back of the main. Street, there are four power points, toilets, dump point and free bbq- and this is all for FREE!!!!!!! YEP! FREE! Not in Camps 7, as yet, unless it is an update. let's look after this one, and spe...	jules47	1	2440	08:34 PM Sep 12, 2014 by Vic41
	Boondocking in USA (Preview) Have always been interested in "boondocking" in Australia. This is the term used in US for dispersed camping in the back country. This is quite popular in the western USA with many of the western states being up to 85% public lands (Texas is 98% private). If it is not illegal to camp, then one...	Reed	2	3170	07:34 AM Sep 16, 2014 by Reed
	Budget camping around Mackay (Preview) Leaving Rockhampton on or around the end of this month, and heading for MacKay and then to Townsville. Are there any budget priced C.P's or low cost camping spots on the way? Toilets & showers would be great, but toilets are a necessity. Towing a small van. Many thanks Peterpan.	Peterpan	0	2611	06:14 PM Aug 21, 2014 by Peterpan
	Low cost overnight camp Tenterfield-Stanthorpe (Preview) We are heading up to Tin Can Bay from Port Stephens, in a small caravan in June, and looking for suggestions for an overnight stop between Tenterfield and Stanthorpe. Don't need anything flash, but a shower and a place to get a feed and a drink would be a bonus. Otherwise just a nice quiet out-of-the-way...	03_troopy	2	2796	02:28 AM Nov 29, 2014 by woollie
	Peterborough Free Camp Site (Preview) Been here a couple of days. Quiet, a bit exposed to the weather but close to the town which is just as well because there's no facilities here at all. Just behind the steam train museum -32.97545 138.823132.	D and D	0	2233	05:25 PM Apr 24, 2014 by D and D
	WIKICAMPS for ipad or iphone (Preview) Hi folks, there is a great app for ipad, iphone and now I believe android called wikicamps, cost about $5 but worth every cent. Full map displays all free camps, caravan parks, dump points etc. Some entries even have user comments, photos and other important details. It can be used in conjunction with...	Phil C	8	4077	12:47 PM Mar 24, 2015 by hels
	BASS COAST VICTORIA (Preview) Just a warning to everyone. There is no "Free Camping" in the above area, anywhere, anytime, all year round. 3 groups were booked overnight in the Wonthaggi area then told to leave, it was 1.00am. The local authorities have staff checking throughout every night this time of year especial...	Dougwe	1	2532	08:01 AM Jan 1, 2014 by Cloak
	port mc donald SE SA (Preview) Hi All Any body know of any free camping near port Mc Donald SE SA Slats	slats17	1	1931	01:57 PM Mar 14, 2014 by freehazzas
	Alternative/Free Campsites (Preview) All below are free The first one I visited was Bushy Parker Park, Rollingstone about 60 mins north of Townsville, # 32 Bible 7. This was a very big camping area with a mixture of vans, motorhomes and tents and I reckon at the time I was there you would be pushing to get a spot for the night, busy, busy, busy...	Dougwe	2	3445	02:47 AM Jul 6, 2013 by justcruisin01
	Safety on free camping ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We have been caravanning for around 17 years but never free camped before, but having been fully retired for around 4 years and on pension now things are different. We love this life and wish to keep doing this for sometime but I am looking for your feedback on the safety of free camping. We have 21 f...	chicken	51	24410	10:34 AM Jul 6, 2019 by MarkAC
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