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Deadman's Lagoon

96%

· Rockhampton, Queensland

80 acres hosted by Emily P.

6 Vehicle/Tent sites

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

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Our property is roughly 80 acres of secluded land situated on the outskirts of Rockhampton. Only a 5 minute drive to the Gracemere shopping centre, and less than 10 minutes to Rockhampton. We currently utilise part of the land to grow hay under irrigation, with plans for expansion in the future. Deadman's Lagoon is a large freshwater lagoon situated in the centre of the property. It is perfect for swimming, fishing, boating and kayaking. It is a permanent lagoon, however water levels are affected by the amount of local rainfall and are naturally lower in the winter months. Camp along the bank of the lagoon dotted with gum trees, or choose a wide open space in the paddock. Bird life including pelicans, black swans, bustards, ducks and egrets are frequently spotted enjoying the water. Campfires are allowed as per local regulations. You will have plenty of privacy as there is no residence on the farm, and the neighbours are some distance away. You may notice us coming throughout the day to move the irrigator on the hay field, and often there is tractor work and general farm maintenance to be done. We ask that guests stay out of our paddocks and only drive on the road to and from the campground. We'll often drop in to camp to say hello or stock up firewood if we are able. Campers must be fully self-contained as no facilities or drinking water are available on the property. You are responsible for taking any and all rubbish with you when you leave. Dumping of toilets and human waste on the property is strictly prohibited. There is a free dump point located at Nuttall St in Rockhampton. We can accommodate for up to 6 caravans/campers at a time spread out over our campground area which is roughly 5 acres. You are welcome to set up wherever you like within our campground, whether it be along the bank of the lagoon or in the paddock. Please be respectful of others' space when deciding where to set up your camp. Dogs welcome, we just ask that you clean up after them so that the campsite remains clean for other campers to enjoy. Please ensure that you can secure your dogs if needed, as other campers may also have dogs. ***NEW*** We have set up a dog pen at the campgrounds for your convenience. The roads on the property can become boggy in wet weather, and in the case of excessive rainfall we may need to cancel your booking (refund provided in this case).Enjoy camping on the banks and surrounding grassy paddocks of Deadman's Lagoon. There is ample bird and fish life, and the lagoon is ideal for water activities such as swimming, paddle boarding and kayaking. You are welcome to choose your own spot within the campground, but please be respectful of others' space when setting up camp. Please note that access to the campground may become difficult in wet weather. I will advise prior to your stay if the campgrounds are too wet to access and may have to cancel your booking in the event of excessive rainfall.

Activities

Boating

Fishing

Paddling

Swimming

Natural features

Lake

Swimming hole

Field

Farm

96%

96 Ratings · 69 reviews

Natoia R.recommends

November 5, 2024

Deadman's Lagoon Campground

Beautiful, relaxing & peaceful.

Beautiful spot to relax. 10 mins from town. Yes the ground is a tad uneven, but didn't worry the caravan, I just wouldn't be sleeping in a swag on it. Emily was very accommodating, and quick to reply to any messages we sent. Highly recommend this camp, and we will definitely be back when visiting family again :)

Grant C.recommends

November 3, 2024

Deadman's Lagoon Campground

Relaxing days by the waters edge…..

It’s was absolutely lovely - a beautiful stay. Can’t believe how far away you feel and yet are so close to Rockhampton or Gracemere. It was easy to find a spot (we were the only ones there) and set up a couple of feet from the edge and began to relax. I’ve read some reviews about the uneven ground - personally didn’t care. It’s a paddock. Read another about mozzies - but they weren’t bad. Right on Sunset for about an hour they came out, but nothing a bit of Bushman’s didn’t fix. Sunsets are crazy nice and with some roast lamb in the belly and a couple more beers, we called it a day. I recommend this place for a relaxing camp ☺️

Shawn M.recommends

October 29, 2024

Deadman's Lagoon Campground

Great spot very peaceful and the lagoon was great to swim in. The host we very Friendly and accommodating will be back

Rhonda H.recommends

October 28, 2024

Deadman's Lagoon Campground

Was very nice I think could have few more fire places just like the one there As not everyone likes to join in also maybe a place to leave your bottles and cans so they can give their kids some pocket money Otherwise very peaceful and enjoyable

Nicole H.recommends

October 6, 2024

Deadman's Lagoon Campground

Nature at a its finest 👌

Nice and quite camping right on the water. This was an absolute lovely experience and would definitely recommend this hip camp to anyone travelling….

Ruuben V.

September 26, 2024

Deadman's Lagoon Campground

Beautiful spot. Sunrise was spectacular over the small lake. Very close to nature. Birds everywhere making for a beautiful morning chorus. However, the mosquitos were insane. Camping next to marshes this should have been obvious and perhaps this is seasonal (visited Sep). Also, as others have mentioned, the ground is uneven and could use a screed. We searched around for a few minutes and found a place near the big tree for the swag and managed a restful night's sleep.

Location

Rockhampton, Queensland, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Darumbal First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Emily P.

Joined in March 2023

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