Camping and caravanning
Find parks and forests for camping
Queensland's parks and forests have camping to suit everyone - from remote camp sites for bushwalkers to camping areas with amenities and sites for camper trailers and caravans as well as tents.
Great Barrier Reef camping
Find camping areas within the Great Barrier Reef islands and protect yourself, the islands, reefs, and wildlife during your visit.
Bookings for individuals and groups
Before camping in a park or forest, you must make a booking and pay your camping fees to get a camping permit. Bookings can be made online, at an over-the-counter booking office or by phone. Organised groups can request a special group account, school account or commercial operator account.
Camping and vehicle permit booking locations
Find the locations of over-the-counter booking offices for camping bookings.
Camping fees
Fees for camping permits in Queensland's parks and forests; includes single, group and family prices.
Camp fires, fuel stoves and barbecues
Camp fires are allowed in some Queensland parks and forests - other options are portable fuel stoves and on-site barbecues which are provided at many camping areas.
Generator use
Generators can be used in some Queensland parks and forests—you should check locations, follow usage conditions, and bring a medical certificate if you need to charge medical appliances.
Equipment to take and staying safe
When camping in Queensland's parks and forests you should; be well prepared, take the right equipment, be aware of potential dangers and reduce your impact on the environment.