Camping in St George, QLD, AU: 12 Best Campgrounds 2024

Australia
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Queensland
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St George

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St George River Front Tourist Park

82 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · St George, QLD

Welcome to St George River Front Tourist Park. Our tourist park is located on a private 40 acre secured property, 8 kilometres north of St George. We offer Powered and Unpowered River Front sites with firepits. The campsites are located along 1 km of Balonne River Frontage. We have plenty of room for all types and sizes of camping vehicles and tents. Fishing enthusiasts will love using our private boat ramp. Launch your craft and head out for a fish. We have a small shop selling bait, fishing gear, firewood and bags of ice. You pet is welcome to camp with you. Guests have access to toilets, showers, the laundry and drinking water. Here you will love the bird watching, lots of native animals, and historical and cultural Aboriginal memorabilia. Relax with a view of the water. Your journey to our property is along gravel all weather roads, and we can accommodate 2WDs. There is a free courtesy bus pick up from the pubs in town. We look forward to welcoming you!

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Wandibindle

10 sites · RVs, Tents12500 acres · Weengallon, QLD

For a true outback experience, you'll find it here. We own a 12,500-acre wheat and cattle station - a wide brown land as far as you can see. With very little light pollution, the night sky is stunning. Campsites permitted in designated areas and there is plenty of free firewood which you are welcome to collect. Campsites are beside the dam, with a nearby camp kitchen which is a great place to enjoy a beer with your fellow travelers. There is also a shared toilet, and pets are welcome. wIfI available As there is so much room. Guests can camp where they like Access is possible for all vehicles as we have just put in a new crushed white rock all weather road to the campsites. Feel free to roam around the property however there are some derelict buildings on our property which are strictly off-bounds and have been signposted as such. We ran a pig hunting business for 35 years and met many wonderful people but we closed that down a few years ago.. we now do not allow our guests to use guns at all.. There are only 2 people here so as we have to look after 12535 acres we do not have time to reserve spots ..drive in and pick your own This is also the reason we have to be ...leave not footprint ... stopovers ...as we do not have time to pick up rubbish Plenty of wood for campfires in the paddocks for you to collect also a friend has cut some wood so its there to buy if you wish

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Warumbul Balonne River Camp

6 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · St George, QLD

Located on the banks of the Balonne River, you will have a place to unwind and relax by the water side. If your keen on fishing St George is the inland fishing capital of QLD. We have a boat ramp (dirt) for you to launch your boat/ kayak if you wish to enjoy all the river has to offer. Guests are required to be fully self contained with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste and rubbish with them on departure. Grey water may be disposed of on the grass. Campfires are welcome in the fire pit provided, please check for restrictions before lighting a fire. We are located under 5 minutes from town and are central to many tourist attractions. Sorry, no pets.

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Camping near St George guide

Overview

St George is a small rural town in Southern Queensland, inland from Brisbane and not far from the border with NSW. It’s on the Balonne River and at the cross-roads of several highways heading in various directions through Queensland and south to NSW, making it a handy stopover point on inland road trips. There are several places to camp in St George, from the showgrounds to well-equipped caravan parks, and many with riverside locations. The town’s artesian baths with warm thermal water are a delight for road-weary campers, too.

Where to go

Beardmore Dam & Lake Kajarabie

The Beardmore Dam and Lake Kajarabie, a short distance north of St George, is a popular fishing, boating, and water skiing spot. Although camping isn’t allowed beside the lake, it’s easy to reach from St George along the Carnarvon Highway, so can be visited on day or short trips when camping in the town.

Lightning Ridge

About 2.5 hours’ drive south of St George and over the border in NSW, Lightning Ridge is an opal-mining town that attracts many prospectors who fossick for the gems, especially rare black opals. There are a few caravan parks around Lightning Ridge with powered and unpowered sites, swimming pools, and self-contained cabins. The Artesian Bore Baths here are sourced from the mountains.

Culgoa Floodplain National Park

Southwest of St George, the remote Culgoa Floodplain National Park is only accessible by four-wheel drive vehicle in dry weather, but is an adventurous side trip for self-sufficient campers. Collect a map with camping areas and access tracks from the ranger’s office on arrival. Bush camping is permitted at the Byra Lagoon and Redbank Hut bush camping areas. The park is a treat for keen bird watchers, with some 150 species inhabiting the region.

When to go

Flower lovers should visit St George in September or October to check out the beautiful bauhinia flowers that bloom in spring. This part of Southern Queensland is on the edge of the outback and experiences hot summers, with temperatures reaching an average high of 36°C. It’s not unusual for summer floods to cut off access to the town or surrounding areas, especially when the Balonne River rises. Visit outside of the summer months for the most comfortable camping experience.