Andrew Drynan Park-Camp with a view

94%

340 reviews

· Running Creek, Queensland · 12 acres

Hosted by Barry M.

80 motorhome/tent pitches

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Family-friendly

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

Andrew Drynan Park is situated on Running Creek, 47 km south of Beaudesert and 19 km from Rathdowney on the Lions Road. The drive from Brisbane will take a couple of hours. It has an impressive backdrop formed by Mt Chinghee. Running Creek is a lovely flowing creek which is very inviting in summer and the park offers a great bush camp. Toilets, BBQs, picnic tables and swimming. BYO drinking water. Pets to be restrained. No showers—a dip in the creek will keep you clean but please don’t use soap or detergent. Directions: At Rathdowney, turn left into Running Creek Rd and travel approximately 17km south east. Campers & Day Trippers Rules: The Park is for everyone to enjoy, so please adhere to a few simple guidelines while enjoying this beautiful park. By using this park you agree to the following rules. All vehicles entering the park must observe 10 Km per hour speed limit. Fires must be extinguished prior to departure. Park users must clean up their area when leaving, by taking all rubbish, including food scraps and disposable nappies with them, so the next users can enjoy the Park as well. Do not burn your rubbish. It must be taken with you! The disposal of nappies in the grass around the waterline, and in fire pits, is a serious risk to human health, the health of the creek, surrounding stock and the ecosystem! Please be respectful of other camper’s space & privacy! Do not set up on top of other campers. Generator use is restricted to 4 hours per day between the hours of 2pm to 6pm. Dogs must be on short leads and confined to your campsite at all times. No music or noise after 10pm, noise level must at all times be at an acceptable level so as not to disturb other users. No antisocial behavior. No camping on creek banks. No playing around toilet block area. No livestock to be kept on the park. No cutting down trees. No person to travel in the load area of vehicles. No motorcycles other than on the formed roads or when moving between your campsite and the road. No stock whips, firearms or weapons of any sort, chainsaws, drones or fireworks allowed in the park. No use of detergents, soaps or shampoos in creek. No washing dishes or clothing in creek. No hitting of Golf balls. No cricket with cricket ball (tennis ball ok). No swings to be tied to trees. Anyone who is non-compliant may be directed by park management to leave the park and if so must leave without delay. Non-compliance will be referred to local Police and you may face legal action for trespassing. Park management reserves the right to refuse anyone entry to and use of the park. Let’s all enjoy the beauty of the natural surroundings. Yours respectfully Andrew Drynan Park ManagementAndrew Drynan Park camping area is a lovely large area in a valley with the Running Creek flowing on the opposite side of the road from the campground. This is a lovely area to camp for a night or two. Fire pits are provided and there are also toilets. Dogs are permitted as long as they are kept on a leash.

Vehicle details

Caravans, Fifth wheels, Trailer tents, Motorhome, Campervan, and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 10 meters allowed

Pull-in unit

Accommodates slideouts

Surface type: Grass or field

Surface levelness: Requires levelling

Generators allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

What to expect

Motorhome/tent pitch

Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.

15 guests max per site

Campfires allowed

Wood burning fireplace

Toilet available

Flush toilet

Pets allowed

On leash

Picnic table present

No drinking water

Bring your own water

No showers

Pack it out

Cooking equipment absent

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 8:00 AM

Check out: Before 6:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

Wheelchair access

Max 5 vehicles

2WD accessible

During your trip

Follow the

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

Reviews

94% Recommend579 Ratings · 340 reviews

Tania S.

2 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· February 2025

Beautiful location. Well maintained grassy sites. Clean toilets. Very scenic location & the creek across the road was lovely for dogs & humans alike for a refreshing swim . 20 minutes to Rathdowny Pub for lunch. It’s a shame the daytrippers did not respect the rules of take your rubbish home ! They left a terrible mess for the owner to clean up. Highly recommend & will be back🥰

Tahnee A.

1 month on Hipcamp

Recommends

· February 2025

Beautiful

Tent · With pets

Absolutely stunning place. Clean, river was beautiful, views were beautiful. Lots of families coming together to play cricket and such.

Robson B.

1 month on Hipcamp

Recommends

· February 2025

Great space, very well kept. Plenty of green areas for camping of all sorts. Facilities were spotless and the river access made this place a remarkable experience. Definitely recommended.

Marcelo I.

1 month on Hipcamp

Recommends

· February 2025

Amazing First Experience at Andrew

Tent

This was my first time using the Hipcamp app and my first visit to Andrew Drynan Park. I spent the weekend there with friends, and it was an amazing experience. It felt like a hidden paradise, with a beautiful river nearby where we could swim and relax in nature. I loved everything about it! Big shoutout to the park ranger as well—he did a great job checking in on campers and making sure everyone followed the rules. He was like a ninja when it came to finding people trying to camp without paying and making sure they were charged. Highly recommend this spot!

Subi B.

1 month on Hipcamp

Recommends

· February 2025

Tent

Lovely spot. Lush grass where you can run around bare foot because there are no prickles! Plenty of creek to explore. Everyone was following the rules. We'll be back.

Jesse C.

2 months on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· February 2025

Loud drumming

Tent

The camp grounds are amazingly well kept with everything you could possibly need. The only problem was that during our stay there were some arrivals late in the afternoon who totally disregarded the rules with playing drums and loud music way into the night followed by washing their dirty dishes in the creek and the hand basin near the toilets. The drumming was so loud as being in a valley amplified it 10× that kept me awake most of the night. Noise restrictions need to be enforced so others can enjoy this place.

Location

Running Creek, Queensland, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Bundjalung First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking