The best camping near Three Islands Group National Park

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  • Rossville Retreat Lodges & Camping
  • Billabong
  • Rossville Retreat Lodges & Camping
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Rossville Retreat Lodges & Camping

12 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents210 acres · Rossville, QLD
Escape from the hustle and bustle of life and reconnect with nature in the beauty of Rossville Retreat, perfectly located and overlooked by Black Mountain, only 20 minutes from Cooktown and 2kms from the historic Lion’s Den pub. Close enough for day trips, yet far enough from Cooktown to enjoy the incredible wildlife and scenery during the daytime and the most amazing star gazing opportunities while sitting around your campfire in the evenings.
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  • Walking through the long grass down to the dam.
  • Views out the back of the camp of the mountains and sunset
  • Walking through the long grass down to the dam.
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Hill Top Farm Camping

1 site · RV, Tent24 acres · Cooktown, QLD
We provide award-winning, environmentally-friendly accommodation on our organic and permaculture-designed farm. We only have one camping area - so you'll have our orchard to yourselves! Guests have access to our council-approved compost toilets, showers and washing machine throughout their stay. A fire pit is also available for guests to enjoy in the evening. Hill Top Farm is the education centre for Learning from Nature. We regularly host intern students and 'Willing Workers on Organic Farms.' We run farm tours and practical courses. To grow food ecologically, we use organic practices and apply permaculture design. For more details, watch this video on the farm (https://youtu.be/ngYv9YpySt0?si=kJi3nsqA1D7uxgpV) and see our website - learningfromnature.com.au. The camping space in our orchard (approximately 22 x 13m) is suitable for campers and guests with camper trailers and small to medium-sized caravans. Max caravan length 9 m (29 ft) Explore our farm, swim in our Olympic-size farm dam, arrange a farm tour, and relax, enjoying the privacy, peace, and quiet. Fifteen minutes from Cooktown, our Hipcamp is the perfect base for exploring the historic town and surrounding landscapes. Pets are welcome, so long as they don't chase our chickens and geese! FARM TOUR - Discover how to grow food eco-logically! Our tours generally take 60 - 90 minutes, depending on our discussions! Each tour costs $110. We don't charge per person.
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  • Lambs and sheep grazing in the paddocks.
  • Sooo much room to camp.
  • Lambs and sheep grazing in the paddocks.
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Helenvale Farm/Van Stay

37 sites · RVs25 acres · Rossville, QLD
Helenvale Farm/Van Stay offers sites for campers with their own toilet at $ 30.00/night per van. Helenvale Farm/Van Stay is located directly next door to the historic Lion’s Den Hotel where you can indulge in food and beverages 7 days a week and is in easy walking distance from all the campsites. The Little Annan River boarders Helenvale Farm/Van Stay flows all year around and is also within walking distance from the campsites. There are multiple campsites available at Helenvale Farm/Van Stay including:  Sunny sites for those requiring solar power.  River views from river frontage sites.  Wide open spaces with plenty of room for big rigs.  Semi-shaded, tree lined campsites that offer either secluded, or family sized areas.  Good wifi coverage if you have your own wifi.  Boar water is available on request. There is array of other sights and activities to indulge in while staying at Helenvale Farm/Van Stay including:  Watching the lambs and sheep grazing and playing.  Go fishing in the river.  Campfires with plenty of wood for free.  Nature walks with an abundance of bird, fauna and wildlife.  Star gazing, sunrises and sunsets.  Or you can just relax on the sandy riverside beaches. Should you wish to venture out of Helenvale Farm/Van Stay there are numerous places to visit including:  Black Mountain National Park and Cedar Bay National Park.  Trevathan, Home Rule and Wujal Wujal Falls.  Historic Cooktown, Bloomsfield or Cape Tribulation. While spending quality time with friends and family you can relax in the beauty of nature while enjoying the peace and quiet of farm life on sites that are not overcrowded. If you wish to have an unforgettable stay at Helenvale Farm/Van Stay, please contact us by phoning or texting: 0488 007 739 or 0429 832 314 Channel Nine UHF within a 4 kms range.
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  • Can't Remember Hotel
  • Can't Remember Hotel
  • Can't Remember Hotel
Booked 6 times

Can't Remember Hotel

1 site · RV, Tent5 acres · Cooktown, QLD
The Can't Remember Hotel is an off grid camping area, surrounded by Mango trees and three creeks. Guests are required to be fully self sufficient with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste and rubbish with them on departure. The property has a lot of history associated with it, it is the 1st Cob and Co horse change and remains of a Black Smith shop, hotel and Chinese well.​ Lots of shady trees and wildlife on the property. Check to make sure creeks are down in the area so you can get out there. ​Pets are welcome but must be kept under control at all times whilst on the property. The morning sounds of the wild life is incredible.
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AU$6
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  • Dans Place
  • Dans Place
  • Dans Place

Dans Place

2 sites · RVs, Tents75 acres · Cooktown, QLD
75 acre elevated river frontage, access to shower , toilet and washing facilities. Mixture of open and rainforest. Multiple campsites. Stunning views . Very secluded. Freshwater rainforest creeks . Multiple fruit trees you’re welcome to harvest. Nature lover’s paradise with hundreds of bird species and native animals. Set in 1km off quiet road . Small fires only . Pets allowed on request.
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AU$24
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  • Nourishing Gardens and Bird Haven
  • Nourishing Gardens and Bird Haven
  • Nourishing Gardens and Bird Haven
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Nourishing Gardens and Bird Haven

5 sites · RVs2 acres · Cooktown, QLD
Welcome to our tropical paradise of beautiful birdsongs and nourishing nature at the entrance to Cooktown, Cape York. This charming town is known for its famous Captain Cook Wharf, Historical Museum, abundant opportunities for fishing, crabbing, exotic fruits and wildlife, explore natures wild abundance and beauty along offbeat tracks, enjoy bush creek picnics and pristine swimming holes. Immerse yourself in the vibrant multicultural markets, indulge in the rich indigenous arts and cultural experiences, and embark on scenic bushwalking trails. Don't miss the chance to explore the diverse range of local crafts and immerse yourself in the captivating atmosphere of Cooktown. Guests must be fully self contained with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste with them on departure. No pets or children under 12 are allowed, sorry.  Thank you.
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AU$27
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  • Kaiteri Farm
  • Kaiteri Farm
  • Kaiteri Farm
Booked 1 time

Kaiteri Farm

1 site · RV, Tent60 acres · Cooktown, QLD
Welcome to Kaiteri, a tropical outback farm 30 km from the historic coastal town of Cooktown. Get a personalised experience with your hosts only take one booking at a time and have a lovely spot down by the creek for campers! The site suits tent campers only (no caravans or trailers), and you need 4WD access to take the track that leads to the creek. The farm has cattle, pet pigs, chickens, horses and dogs. A well behaved medium size dog or a couple of tiny dogs are welcome. Definitely no cats unless kept in a locked area. We have a picnic table and rubbish/recycling facilities but you will need to be self-contained with your own camping toilet and shower. Campfires are allowed (subject to firebans). The small community of Hopevale is just up the road with access to the famous Coloured Sands. Endeavour Valley Road is the gateway access to the rest of the Cape. There is also a beautiful secret waterfall and picnic spot within walking distance of the farm. Camp in an open field or find a spot in the rainforest. Fresh water is available at the farm hut 70 metres away.
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Top-rated campgrounds near Three Islands Group National Park

  • Scrubby Creek Trevethan Falls
  • Scrubby Creek Trevethan Falls
  • Scrubby Creek Trevethan Falls
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Scrubby Creek Trevethan Falls

7 sites · RVs, Tents160 acres · Rossville, QLD
Discover beautiful rainforests and open pastures at Scrubby Creek Trevethan Falls, a very special property just 30 minutes from Cooktown. We offer various grass and bush sites spread out over 160 acres, each peaceful and secluded, within walking distance of amazing natural waterfalls, the clear-running creek dotted with swimming holes, as well as established hiking trails. There is a variety of bird life and wildlife. Trevethan Falls is just a short walk away. Finish the day around your open campfire. You cut or collect your wood from around the property just contact your host. The property has had changes to 3 sites which happened on December the 17th 2023 at around 6am in the Morning we were awoken to the sounds of timber and dirt hitting the house and in a matter of 2 hrs sites 1 /2 and 3 were totally destroyed and the Trevethan Creek was directed through our property, This event was a Landslide from the top of the Moutain which went through the Trevethan Falls and the trees and dirt got caught up in a bottle neck down from the falls. We already had 3 .5 Meters of rain in 4 days! the bottle neck broke out at 6 am hitting us like a freight train and the rest is a good story to tell around a fireplace. We are working hard to clean up sites 1 /2 and 3 which I can see results. Site 1 is open and is very good with water running by the site/ Site 2 is open and we are currently doing work on the new site 2 / Site 3 is currently moved until we clean up the old site. We have a new Site which is Site7 on the creek and very private and Site 4 on the dam and Sites 5 and 6 are bush camps and are very Private. We are hoping to see the tree Kangaroos coming back as well which are good viewing from Midnight on wards to 3 am. Please come and stay we have more sites planed for the future. Please be sure to read the descriptions carefully Pets are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times. There is also a hobby farm in operation on the property, so you may hear and see the workings of the farm as you explore. We are confident that once you discover this place, you'll return time and time again.
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AU$18
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  • Zazen Permaculture Farm
  • Zazen Permaculture Farm
  • Zazen Permaculture Farm
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Zazen Permaculture Farm

4 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Cooktown, QLD
We are 100% committed to sustainable living and do our best to do this. We have a 40-acre property with only about 10 acres cleared and the rest is natural rainforest. We have only been living here since September 2011 so everything is still a work in progress, but it is all coming together really great. We have cows, pigs, guinea fowl, a cat and a brilliant Border Collie dog called Buddy who is everybody's mate. I love woodwork and furniture making, have my owned timber mill and built my owned house with every piece of wood coming of the mill, The bush bath is a feature with most guests taking advantage of a hot bath in the moonlight. We have a substantial vegie garden with a large variety of plants and also about 100 fruit trees in our orchard. Everything is done on Permaculture and Bio Dynamic (Demeter) principles. I am not doing Hipcamping for the money, my main goal is to share with visitors a different lifestyle based on health, happiness, self responsibility and freedom, I am very easy to talk to and look forward to having a chat.
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AU$25
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  • Didgeridoo making with TO’s
  • Bridge Ck Bush Camp Didge Workshop
  • Didgeridoo making with TO’s
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Bridge Ck Bush Camp Didge Workshop

6 sites · RVs, TentsLaura, QLD
Located off the infamous Battlecamp Road via Cooktown in South East Cape York you will find Bridge Creek Bush Camp on Balnggarrawarra country. Visit for a day or stay and camp. Didgeridoo workshop bookings are visible once you have made a day use or camp booking. You can make a didgeridoo as an individual or a group. The cost of $100 per didgeridoo includes all tools and tuition. Guests will have access to toilet and showers throughout their stay. Pets are welcome but please ensure they are kept under control and cleaned up after as our property borders a nature refuge and national park. Campfires are permitted outside of any fire restrictions. This area has been managed by the traditional owners since the handover in 2006 with the property being managed in three parts, Aboriginal Freehold, National Park and Nature Refuge. Book a tour - Self drive and guided walk to choose a didgeridoo to cut and make into a playing instrument with the traditional owner tuition.
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The best camping near Three Islands Group National Park guide

Overview

About

Immerse yourself in the pristine wilderness of Three Islands Group National Park, a haven for nature lovers and adventurers alike. Here, you can explore the crystal blue waters and sandy beaches, marvel at the diverse bird habitats, and venture into the unique ecosystems of the islands. Although camping opportunities are limited, the park offers a rare chance to connect with nature in a truly spectacular setting.

Tips for snagging a campsite

  • Plan ahead and book early to secure your spot during the limited camping season from 1 April to 31 August.
  • Keep an eye on park alerts for any updates on camping availability and restrictions.
  • Be flexible with your dates to increase your chances of getting a reservation.
  • Explore nearby camping options for alternative places to stay if the park is fully booked.

When to go

The ideal time to visit Three Islands Group National Park is during the cooler, less humid months from April to September. This period offers the most comfortable climate for exploring the islands and coincides with the camping season on Two Islands (a).

Know before you go

  • Check weather forecasts and be prepared for tropical conditions, including high temperatures and humidity.
  • Remember to be crocwise; crocodiles can be present in the park's waters.
  • Bring all necessary supplies, including drinking water and a fuel stove, as there are no facilities on the islands.
  • Understand the importance of being pest-free to protect the park's delicate ecosystems.
  • Respect wildlife and nesting birds by keeping a safe distance and following park guidelines.

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