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97% (8.7K) • 315 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Darling Downs

  • Camp Creek Retreat
  • Camp Creek Retreat
  • Camp Creek Retreat

1. Camp Creek Retreat

99%
(342)
7 sites · Tents, RVs · Running Creek, QLD
In Queensland, just north of the NSW border, in the Running Creek area of the "Scenic Rim". The nearby National Park is Mt Chinghee, which is part of the Shield Volcano Group of the World Heritage Site Gondwana Rainforests of Australia. We have grassed valleys and forested hills, which provide the perfect setting for bush walking, bird watching, star gazing, or just relaxing. All of our camp sites are well separated from each other. If it's total seclusion and privacy you're after, "Fig Tree" and "Ridge Top" would be perfect for you. While "The Old Hut", and "Washout" are closer to the road, they are not visable to each other. Our newest addition., "The Reserve" is tucked away on the banks of a special shady grassed area with lots of room to spread out. Guests staying with us must have their own toilet/shower facilities and take all waste and rubbish with them on departure. The sites are accessible for 4WD only. Get back to nature and explore. Many native animals have been spotted on the property wallabies, possums, echidnas, goannas, bandicoots, dingos, and koalas as well as a large variety of birds. Also a variety of frogs i.e.. Red/orange eyed tree frog, desert tree frog, white lipped tree frog, striped and spotted marsh frogs, striped rocket frog and stoney creek frogs. ( see how many different calls you can hear) This beautiful 200acre property in Camp Creek is part of the original "selection" by William Dimmock in 1895. It was a dairy farm, and at one stage the family grew market garden crops on a plateau high up the mountain, using a flyingfox to bring the crops down. Originally the property took in "Screw Gully" from Glenapp up to Tartar Creek Rd. In the 60's Jim Dimmick (grandson to William) sold out and the land was sub-divided. The property now supports up to 40 head of breeding cattle and 2 retired horses. Scenic Rim hosts local wineries; restaurants and coffee shops, and Mt Tamborine, all within an hour drive. Only a 1.5 hour drive to the Gold Coast.
Campfires
from 
AU$22
 / night
  • Millar Vale Creek Camping Innisfree
  • Millar Vale Creek Camping Innisfree
  • Millar Vale Creek Camping Innisfree

2. Millar Vale Creek Camping Innisfree

98%
(185)
1 site · Tent, RV · Maryvale, QLD
"The Isle Innisfree" is an Irish poem, about a safe haven. Our property Innisfree is just that to us, a beautiful peaceful haven. We are delighted to share the natural beauty of Innisfree with you and your family, and hope it will be as magical for you as it is to us. Céad Míle Fáilte A Hundred Thousand Welcomes TO AVOID DISAPPOINMENT AND CONFUSION PLEASE READ ALL INFO SUPPLIED Innisfree offers a spacious and private campsite, nestled beside the beautiful rocky Millar Vale Creek. Relax and unwind by the fire pit, or venture down the creek and explore the twists and turns of the crystal clear water. Located just over 1.5 hours from Brisbane, we are within easy reach for a perfect little getaway. We only have one site available so you will have this great little spot all to yourselves. We are within easy reach of Main Range National Park, Mount Cordeaux, and Mount Mitchell, as well as the Historic Maryvale Crown Hotel and Spicers Resort. Warwick is half an hour away. Horses/cattle live here so animal droppings are to be expected and cattle may bellow from time to time, it is a working farm after all. Please do not feed the horses or cattle. Pets are welcome but must be kept on leash/restrained at night. Pets must not disturb any of the livestock or native animals in the area. If you a lucky you may even spot platypus, there is abundant birdlife, bandicoots and bettongs if you are a nature lover. Campers must be fully self sufficient with their own camping toilet and must take all rubbish and waste with them on departure, as per the 'leave no trace' policy. Please leave logs supplied for seating for the use of all campers. BYO firewood.
Campfires
from 
AU$42
 / night
  • Hunter Downs
  • Hunter Downs
  • Hunter Downs

3. Hunter Downs

99%
(80)
5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Laidley, QLD
Situated on 61 acres, our campsites are very private and accessible by 4-wheel drive or on foot only. The campsites are surrounded by bush and slightly sloping. Two sites have toilets available on-site. All sites have a fire pit, and firewood is provided. There is an abundance of wildlife in the area, including wallabies, bandicoots, sugar gliders, koalas, frogs, various reptiles, and numerous bird species. Lake Dyer is just a 12-minute drive away, where you can go fishing, swimming, and boating. Hidden Vale Adventure Park is just a 25-minute drive away, which is a great place to go mountain biking.
Toilets
Campfires
from 
AU$33
 / night
  • Yarraman Collier Lady D
  • Yarraman Collier Lady D
  • Yarraman Collier Lady D

4. Yarraman Collier Lady D

9 sites · Tents, RVs · Ma Ma Creek, QLD
The property used to be a 30-head horse stud in the late 90s, but as the old folks got older and hung up the saddle and whip, it has been allowed to age gracefully. After taking over the property a few years ago, I have been slowly breathing some life back into its soil and cleaning out the old weeds (literally). Both sites are close to beautiful dams in the true Australian bush, with huge gum trees for shade and natural beauty for days! Guests must be fully self contained with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste with them on departure. Campfires are welcome in the fire pit provided. Pets are allowed on leash. 
Campfires
Picnic table
from 
AU$19
 / night
  • Damper
  • Foothills
  • Damper

5. Foothills

94%
(72)
2 sites · Tents, RVs · Redbank Creek, QLD
Foothills is a secluded property with tranquil views. There is a dam for swimming, stand up paddling and Kayaking. There is also good spots for hiking nearby. Site is beautifully situated on the top of a mountain within our property surrounded by national park. There's running hot water showers, a great dam to swim in, portable toilets.  For those looking for a secluded weekend away this property is for you! We are situated 20mins from Esk, 50mins from Toowoomba and 1under 2hrs from Brisbane. Entry to the property is 2wd access on a dirt road.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from 
AU$31
 / night
97% (8.7K) • 315 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Darling Downs

  • Camp Creek Retreat
  • Camp Creek Retreat
  • Camp Creek Retreat

1. Camp Creek Retreat

99%
(342)
7 sites · Tents, RVs · Running Creek, QLD
In Queensland, just north of the NSW border, in the Running Creek area of the "Scenic Rim". The nearby National Park is Mt Chinghee, which is part of the Shield Volcano Group of the World Heritage Site Gondwana Rainforests of Australia. We have grassed valleys and forested hills, which provide the perfect setting for bush walking, bird watching, star gazing, or just relaxing. All of our camp sites are well separated from each other. If it's total seclusion and privacy you're after, "Fig Tree" and "Ridge Top" would be perfect for you. While "The Old Hut", and "Washout" are closer to the road, they are not visable to each other. Our newest addition., "The Reserve" is tucked away on the banks of a special shady grassed area with lots of room to spread out. Guests staying with us must have their own toilet/shower facilities and take all waste and rubbish with them on departure. The sites are accessible for 4WD only. Get back to nature and explore. Many native animals have been spotted on the property wallabies, possums, echidnas, goannas, bandicoots, dingos, and koalas as well as a large variety of birds. Also a variety of frogs i.e.. Red/orange eyed tree frog, desert tree frog, white lipped tree frog, striped and spotted marsh frogs, striped rocket frog and stoney creek frogs. ( see how many different calls you can hear) This beautiful 200acre property in Camp Creek is part of the original "selection" by William Dimmock in 1895. It was a dairy farm, and at one stage the family grew market garden crops on a plateau high up the mountain, using a flyingfox to bring the crops down. Originally the property took in "Screw Gully" from Glenapp up to Tartar Creek Rd. In the 60's Jim Dimmick (grandson to William) sold out and the land was sub-divided. The property now supports up to 40 head of breeding cattle and 2 retired horses. Scenic Rim hosts local wineries; restaurants and coffee shops, and Mt Tamborine, all within an hour drive. Only a 1.5 hour drive to the Gold Coast.
Campfires
from 
AU$22
 / night
  • Millar Vale Creek Camping Innisfree
  • Millar Vale Creek Camping Innisfree
  • Millar Vale Creek Camping Innisfree

2. Millar Vale Creek Camping Innisfree

98%
(185)
1 site · Tent, RV · Maryvale, QLD
"The Isle Innisfree" is an Irish poem, about a safe haven. Our property Innisfree is just that to us, a beautiful peaceful haven. We are delighted to share the natural beauty of Innisfree with you and your family, and hope it will be as magical for you as it is to us. Céad Míle Fáilte A Hundred Thousand Welcomes TO AVOID DISAPPOINMENT AND CONFUSION PLEASE READ ALL INFO SUPPLIED Innisfree offers a spacious and private campsite, nestled beside the beautiful rocky Millar Vale Creek. Relax and unwind by the fire pit, or venture down the creek and explore the twists and turns of the crystal clear water. Located just over 1.5 hours from Brisbane, we are within easy reach for a perfect little getaway. We only have one site available so you will have this great little spot all to yourselves. We are within easy reach of Main Range National Park, Mount Cordeaux, and Mount Mitchell, as well as the Historic Maryvale Crown Hotel and Spicers Resort. Warwick is half an hour away. Horses/cattle live here so animal droppings are to be expected and cattle may bellow from time to time, it is a working farm after all. Please do not feed the horses or cattle. Pets are welcome but must be kept on leash/restrained at night. Pets must not disturb any of the livestock or native animals in the area. If you a lucky you may even spot platypus, there is abundant birdlife, bandicoots and bettongs if you are a nature lover. Campers must be fully self sufficient with their own camping toilet and must take all rubbish and waste with them on departure, as per the 'leave no trace' policy. Please leave logs supplied for seating for the use of all campers. BYO firewood.
Campfires
from 
AU$42
 / night
  • Hunter Downs
  • Hunter Downs
  • Hunter Downs

3. Hunter Downs

99%
(80)
5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Laidley, QLD
Situated on 61 acres, our campsites are very private and accessible by 4-wheel drive or on foot only. The campsites are surrounded by bush and slightly sloping. Two sites have toilets available on-site. All sites have a fire pit, and firewood is provided. There is an abundance of wildlife in the area, including wallabies, bandicoots, sugar gliders, koalas, frogs, various reptiles, and numerous bird species. Lake Dyer is just a 12-minute drive away, where you can go fishing, swimming, and boating. Hidden Vale Adventure Park is just a 25-minute drive away, which is a great place to go mountain biking.
Toilets
Campfires
from 
AU$33
 / night
  • Yarraman Collier Lady D
  • Yarraman Collier Lady D
  • Yarraman Collier Lady D

4. Yarraman Collier Lady D

9 sites · Tents, RVs · Ma Ma Creek, QLD
The property used to be a 30-head horse stud in the late 90s, but as the old folks got older and hung up the saddle and whip, it has been allowed to age gracefully. After taking over the property a few years ago, I have been slowly breathing some life back into its soil and cleaning out the old weeds (literally). Both sites are close to beautiful dams in the true Australian bush, with huge gum trees for shade and natural beauty for days! Guests must be fully self contained with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste with them on departure. Campfires are welcome in the fire pit provided. Pets are allowed on leash. 
Campfires
Picnic table
from 
AU$19
 / night
  • Damper
  • Foothills
  • Damper

5. Foothills

94%
(72)
2 sites · Tents, RVs · Redbank Creek, QLD
Foothills is a secluded property with tranquil views. There is a dam for swimming, stand up paddling and Kayaking. There is also good spots for hiking nearby. Site is beautifully situated on the top of a mountain within our property surrounded by national park. There's running hot water showers, a great dam to swim in, portable toilets.  For those looking for a secluded weekend away this property is for you! We are situated 20mins from Esk, 50mins from Toowoomba and 1under 2hrs from Brisbane. Entry to the property is 2wd access on a dirt road.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from 
AU$31
 / night

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Millar Vale Creek Camping Innisfree
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Sharon
2 weeks ago
6 m Class B
With pets
Weekend Trip to Millar Vale Creek Camping Innisfree
Lovely secluded spot all to ourselves. Nice grassy area and relatively flat for set-ups. Creek was low and not clear so not great for swimming but was still nice to sit by. Thanks for a great stay :-)
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Mark
3 weeks ago
5 m pop-up camper
With pets
1 night at Millar Vale Creek Camping Innisfree
Excellent spot, will be back again soon for a longer stay next time.
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Foothills
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Rhiannon
3 weeks ago
Tent
Weekend Trip to Foothills
Loved camping here, super beautiful place to camp for a sunrise! The showers weren’t working when we were there, it didn’t bother us, but maybe check with them if you’re needing a spot with showers. Had some welcomed surprise horse guests in the morning, super cute. Perfect!
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Millar Vale Creek Camping Innisfree
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Jonathan
December 2025
Tent
Weekend Trip to Millar Vale Creek Camping Innisfree
What a wonderful spot for some peace and quiet! We had a great lunch at the Maryvale pub before heading down. Well maintained camping area, nice level ground and a good-sized fire pit. The creek is beautiful, the stars are amazing, and satellite spotting is always fun. The cows and horses dropped by too!
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Foothills
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Rachael
December 2025
Tent
3 nights at Foothills
The view was beautiful. The showers didn’t work, but the owners were very accommodating to fix them. I would camp there again.
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Camp Creek Retreat
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Kate
December 2025
4 m pop-up camper
With pets
14 nights at Camp Creek Retreat
We loved staying at Running Creek. It's such a nice peaceful place. Heather is also very nice and helpful. We looking forward to staying again!
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Sebastian
December 2025
Tent
With pets
1 night at Camp Creek Retreat
The most beautiful little getaway! My partner, myself and two dogs loved every moment. Tucked away, private and scenic. Extremely spacious and well kept. Heather was extremely helpful and responsive. The place is also easy to access by car! We will be back for sure.
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Amanda
November 2025
3 m travel trailer
With pets
3 nights at Millar Vale Creek Camping Innisfree
From the moment I rounded the bend and looked down on the camp-site, I knew I was somewhere special. A large flat grassy space with a ready-made firepit, right beside a creek lined with trees. The hill behind the site means this beautiful spot is secluded, and you have it all to yourself! We saw and heard maybe half a dozen cars drive past the whole time we were there, and the only other sounds were birds and insects, and of course the resident beasts! One of my dogs was not very keen on the horse and cattle visits! But they were inquisitive and friendly, and my other dog got to say hello. The creek was gently babbling and the perfect temperature, with easy access to get cooled off and sit and enjoy the serenity. If you're a self sufficient camper who loves your own space, do not go past this spot! I will be back as soon as I can manage it. 🙂
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Diane
November 2025
7 m travel trailer
Weekend Trip to Camp Creek Retreat
We’ll maintain and lovely camp area Heather was friendly and very helpful. Great instructions of how to get there we will be back.
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Millar Vale Creek Camping Innisfree
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Hayley
November 2025
9 m travel trailer
Weekend Trip to Millar Vale Creek Camping Innisfree
Great little hidden gem for a weekend away! We enjoyed our time here, only an hour from home. Friendly horses and cows that come to visit, never in the way. Beautiful grassy camp, with lovely running creek. Thank you for having us! Very keen to come back.
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Camp Creek Retreat
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Shane
November 2025
Tent
Weekend Trip to Camp Creek Retreat
Fig tree is a secluded campsite, with cool breezes up the valley and views of mountain ranges. Heather showed us to the site and had firewood chopped and ready. The site is neatly mowed and the firepit is great. Cows and kangaroos visit in the late afternoon and then the sounds of nature begin. We had a very relaxing couple of days. Thanks for your hospitality, Heather. This was our second stay, and we will be back again.
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Wendy
November 2025
7 m Class A
With pets
Weekend Trip to Millar Vale Creek Camping Innisfree
Beautiful spot on the creek Very Quiet Clean & tidy
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Millar Vale Creek Camping Innisfree
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Michael
October 2025
Tent
With kids
Weekend Trip to Millar Vale Creek Camping Innisfree
Very private site all to our selves perfect for tent camping! Road near by but no noise at all. Great fire pit, and beautiful little creek perfect for a dip! A bit exposed so be sure to have your own gazebo etc. Unfortunately we timed our visit with the arrival of a billion flies but otherwise great place to camp!
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Camp Creek Retreat
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Karla
October 2025
11 m travel trailer
With pets
Weekend Trip to Camp Creek Retreat
Loved it! What a great spot to unwind for a quick getaway. Great, quiet location and Heather was lovely. Highly recommend. We will be back.
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Millar Vale Creek Camping Innisfree
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Peta
October 2025
Tent
Weekend Trip to Millar Vale Creek Camping Innisfree
Beautiful spot for tent camping right next to a creek, peaceful and private, and perfect for stargazing!
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Ned
October 2025
Tent
Weekend Trip to Camp Creek Retreat
Great spot up at the Ridge Top camp! Peaceful, great spot up above the farm. With a nice fire pit to sit by under the stars, easy to find and a nice host in Heather!
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Camp Creek Retreat
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Caity
October 2025
Tent
Weekend Trip to Camp Creek Retreat
The Washout was an awesome place to stay. The area was lush and sectioned off so we could view the cows without them coming through our campsite. Plenty of wildlife and the sounds were peaceful the entire time. Beautiful private spot. The host was lovely and gave us a map of trails on the property. Would definitely come back here to disconnect for a few days :)
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Nice tree....well it is.
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Robert
October 2025
7 m travel trailer
With kids
Weekend Trip to Camp Creek Retreat
Our second stay at "The Old Hut". Every bit as good as the first! Weather this time around was in stark contrast to our first, hot and dry! The little creek on this occasion was not running due to the lack of rain, but this is to be expected as the norm as it is a fed tributary to the larger Running Creek. This did not detract in any way from our stay though. No campfire, due to a SEQ fire ban also no problem, the stars at night more than made up for it. We were there on the first real hot weekend of the season, and the Eastern Browns libidos were hotter than the weather as they decided to get started on making new family members. Really interesting sight to see, we saw 2 mating pairs on the site and heard a few more elsewhere among the rocks and grass. Camping on country we should all be aware and prepared for snakes anyway, but just a reminder that they are around. Something to keep in mind especially for families. One thing I didn’t mention in my first stay review was how lush the grass is at the campsite itself, it is absolutely beautiful. So much so we decided this time not to use our camp mat that we normally put down and just allow our bare feet to enjoy the feel of the grass. Again a huge thanks to Heather and her family for opening their property for others to enjoy, one more stay before the end of the year for us.
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Millar Vale Creek Camping Innisfree
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Sumanzo
October 2025
Tent
1 night at Millar Vale Creek Camping Innisfree
Private, quiet and scenic! Green banks and water is a bonus!
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Did someone say breakfast 😂
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Linda
October 2025
Tent
With pets
3 nights at Hunter Downs
Cannot recommend Mel’s little piece of paradise enough. Lovely spot with friendly horses. Loo with a view, kitchen tent with table, benches and sink provide a touch of camp luxury. The boys in our group were bummed with the fire ban but that is outside everyone’s control. Only had one small issue which was remedied as soon as I sent Mel a message. Super spot and awesome host 😊.
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