Living in Brisbane, we are spoiled for choice of places to explore and locations to camp. Smack bang in the middle of the Sunshine Coast, the Gold Coast and Toowoomba, it’s easy to get away from it all.
If you’ve only got one or two nights, you don’t want to be travelling for long hours to get to your destination. You want to get there, get set up and get the relaxation happening.
So here is our Ultimate List of campgrounds within a 3 hour drive of Brisbane:
Binna Burra Lodge Campground
Located only 90 minutes south-west of Brisbane, Binna Burra lodge offers beautiful accommodation for all types of camper, from tent sites to lodges, caravan sites to safari tents.
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Location: Beechmont QLD
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Power: Yes (powered campervan and tent sites available)
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Water: Yes
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Dogs: No
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Camp Fires: Yes
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Website: www.binnaburralodge.com.au
Charlie Moreland Camping Area
This amazing campsite really gets you away from it all. All sites are spread under the towering gum trees and with Little Yabba Creek running alongside, it’s a perfect weekend getaway. Incredibly, it’s only 133km or 2 hours and 40 minutes (outside of peak times!) from Brisbane
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Location: Imbil State Forest QLD
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Power: No (rustic/bush camping)
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Water: Yes (showers/treated tank water usually available, check before going)
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Camp Fires: Yes (check website for any fire rules in place)
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Dogs: No
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Website: https://parks.qld.gov.au/parks/imbil/camping/charlie-moreland
Peach Trees Camping Area
A little further away at 153km north-west (approx. 2hrs 40mins) of Brisbane is the oasis of Peach Trees. The large grassy sites are suitable for tents, car camping, caravans, camper trailers, campervans, motorhomes, and large groups
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Location: Jimna State Forest QLD
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Power: No
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Water: No. Flush toilets, but no drinking water
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Camp Fires: Yes (check website for any fire rules in place)
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Dogs: No
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Website: https://parks.qld.gov.au/parks/jimna/camping/peach-trees
Mount Barney Lodge
Did you know that Mount Barney Lodge also has a campground? Well yes, it does! Big wide open spaces for the kids to run around. Breath-taking views. Spotless amenities. This is one we probably shouldn’t be telling you about!
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Location: Mount Barney QLD
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Power: No
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Water: Yes
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Camp fires: Yes
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Dogs: Only in the exclusive camp areas
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Website: https://www.mtbarneylodge.com.au/accommodation/creekside_campground/
Neurum Creek
This sprawling bush campground offers a huge range of shaded or grassy areas (some come with resident cows!). Being so close to Brisbane (1hr 40mins, or 95km) Neurum Campgrounds can get really busy during long weekends and events. Outside of these times, you could end up having a few acres to yourself.
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Location: Neurum QLD
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Power: Yes
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Water: Yes
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Camp fires:Yes
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Dogs: Yes
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Website: https://www.ncbr.com.au/