Free/Budget Campsites Suggested by our Contributors

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...

sandsmere · sandsmere

We are at Green Hill Lake now . Beautiful place , 4 kms out of Ararat . $5 / night . Good flushing toilets . Hot showers . Plenty of room . Plenty of shade . Water taps around , but don't know if it is drinking water . Dump point in Ararat . Heaps of birdlife on the lake , and fish in the lake . One of the better places...

julesvee · julesvee

Any recommendations for free camps off the beaten track in Victoria that aren't inundated with kids over the holidays. We want to get away from the Christmas holiday crowds and high season park rates. We'll also look at house-sits, but would appreciate any advice. We are now dogless ("recen...

valnrob · valnrob

pls posters, gIve us an Idea where these places are you're recommending. Also the number In Camps book If any. Thanks.

whiteman · whiteman

Well have just returned home after 6 weeks on the road through northern & western NSW & Qld. Got as far north as Charleville and west as Cunnamulla. The following are a list of free or low cost camps we stayed/visited during that period: Sandalwood CP Wardell NSW - Texas Qld - Cecil Plains Qld - L...

rtv47 · rtv47

Re free camp info . thank's for the info etc ... what some of us would like is what state etc as well please..

neilnruth · neilnruth

On our recent trip away, we found out fairly quickly that overseas visitors hiring campervans are also being issued with a Camps 6 book. It has been fascinating to meet so many of them in the free/budget camps. Our last visit to Richmond saw washing strung out between the rails of some steps! Ingenious...

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QLD Budget/Free camps in Queensland	297	1483	09:32 PM Sep 18, 2019 by Full Van
NT Budget/Free camps in the Northern Territory	23	67	09:57 PM Feb 1, 2019 by Possum3
SA Budget/Free camps in South Australia	82	377	10:21 AM Jan 8, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
Tas Budget/free camps in Tasmania	53	144	02:49 PM Feb 25, 2019 by The Travelling Dillberries
Vic Budget/free camps in Victoria	138	532	06:26 PM Dec 26, 2019 by Plain Truth
WA Budget/free camps in Western Australia	103	399	02:17 PM Feb 20, 2020 by JeffRae

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	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	9	3332	04:08 PM Jul 30, 2018 by AlanP
	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	2280	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	1973	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	1843	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	1627	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	2200	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	1891	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	1993	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	1501	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	3095	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	1703	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	1275	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	2743	07:47 PM Jul 5, 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	13533	10:34 AM Jul 6, 2019 by MarkAC
	Green Hill Lake , Ararat . (closed) (Preview) We are at Green Hill Lake now . Beautiful place , 4 kms out of Ararat . $5 / night . Good flushing toilets . Hot showers . Plenty of room . Plenty of shade . Water taps around , but don't know if it is drinking water . Dump point in Ararat . Heaps of birdlife on the lake , and fish in the lake . One of the better places...	sandsmere	11	5901	10:35 PM Nov 14, 2012 by neilnruth
	Getting the van off the road over Christmas/New Year (Preview) Any recommendations for free camps off the beaten track in Victoria that aren't inundated with kids over the holidays. We want to get away from the Christmas holiday crowds and high season park rates. We'll also look at house-sits, but would appreciate any advice. We are now dogless ("recen...	julesvee	5	2292	04:28 PM Nov 28, 2012 by ColB
	Suggestion- which State & number in Camps book pls (Preview) pls posters, gIve us an Idea where these places are you're recommending. Also the number In Camps book If any. Thanks.	valnrob	2	1338	07:38 PM Aug 29, 2012 by neilnruth
	Recent Low Cost Camps NSW/Qld (Preview) Well have just returned home after 6 weeks on the road through northern & western NSW & Qld. Got as far north as Charleville and west as Cunnamulla. The following are a list of free or low cost camps we stayed/visited during that period: Sandalwood CP Wardell NSW - Texas Qld - Cecil Plains Qld - L...	whiteman	0	2882	05:19 PM Jul 21, 2012 by whiteman
	Re free camp info (Preview) Re free camp info . thank's for the info etc ... what some of us would like is what state etc as well please..	rtv47	2	2274	08:50 PM Apr 17, 2012 by neilnruth
	Overseas Visitors and free camping (Preview) On our recent trip away, we found out fairly quickly that overseas visitors hiring campervans are also being issued with a Camps 6 book. It has been fascinating to meet so many of them in the free/budget camps. Our last visit to Richmond saw washing strung out between the rails of some steps! Ingenious...	neilnruth	0	1638	06:18 PM Mar 29, 2012 by neilnruth
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