Regional Camping and RV Stops

Fraser Coast Regional Council offers a wide range of camping, caravanning and RV sites across the region, from free and low-cost stopovers to four Beachfront Tourist Parks.

Locations and associated facilities are listed below.

Location Site Type Facilities
Teebar Sports Grounds Free camping (7 nights max) Toilets, showers, unpowered sites, no bins, and no potable water; must camp in designated areas.
Bauple Drive, Bauple RV Rest Stop (48 hrs max) Self-contained RVs and vans only. Picnic shelter, unformed parking, wet area licence in place, generators permitted.
Rossendale Park, Bauple RV Rest Stop (48 hrs max) Self-contained RVs and vans only. Shelters, unformed parking, wet area licence in place, generators permitted, campfires permitted.
Petrie Park, Tiaro RV Rest Stop (48 hrs max) Self-contained RVs and vans only. Toilets, BBQ and picnic tables. No power, water or dump point.
Tiaro Memorial Park RV Rest Stop (48 hrs max) Self-contained RVs and vans only. Bins, toilets, showers, BBQ area, playground.
Maryborough Showgrounds Low-cost RV Rest Stop (72 hrs max) Bookings essential. Powered/unpowered sites. Dump point available, water fill point available.
Alan and June Brown Car Park, Maryborough Free RV stop (48 hrs max) A permit is required from the Visitor Information Centre (388 Kent Street). Self-contained RVs only. Toilets and water are available across the road at McDowell car park.
Maryborough Airport, Airport Drive Low-cost RV site (7 nights max) Self-contained RVs only. Dump point, water, bins, toilets. Book via Doonvilla Football Club -4122 1134.
Lake Lenthall Short-stay camping (2 nights max) Bookings essential. BBQs, cold showers and toilets available. No pets, fires, generators, swimming or potable water. Ranger onsite.
Howard RV Stop, Steley Street Free RV stop (20 hrs max) No permit required. Self-contained RVs only. No tents, fires, alcohol or generators. Dogs off-leash park across the road.
Hervey Bay Information Centre Free RV stop (48 hrs max) Permit required from Visitor Information Centre. Self-contained RVs only. No water, tents, fires or generators. Dogs on leash. Dump point available.
Fraser Coast Beachfront Tourist Parks Catering for all camping options.
Close to the beach.		 Located at Burrum Heads, Torquay, Scarness & Pialba. Visit website for booking and prices https://beachfronttouristparks.com.au

The Fraser Coast Region also boasts a wide variety of privately-managed commercial campgrounds and caravan parks. See the Visit Fraser Coast website for a comprehensive list.

Water Fill Stations & Dump Points

RV campers can top up water tanks at the Maryborough Showgrounds and Equestrian Park - Bruce Highway, Maryborough.

There are three Dump Points across the Fraser Coast for the disposal of grey water and sewage waste. Locations are:

  • Maryborough Showgrounds and Equestrian Park, Bruce Highway, Maryborough
  • Maryborough Airport, Saltwater Creek Road, Maryborough
  • Hervey Bay Visitor Information Centre, Maryborough - Hervey Bay Road

Visitor Information Centre - Enquiries

The following Visitor Information Centres are open for enquiries:

  • Hervey Bay Visitor Information Centre, 227 Maryborough Hervey Bay Road, phone: 1800 811 728
  • Maryborough Visitor Information Centre, 388 Kent Street, Maryborough, phone: 1800 214 789
  • Tiaro Visitor Information Centre, Mayne Street, Tiaro, Phone: 07 4129 2599
Fraser Coast Region Camping Map

 

Illegal Camping

Illegal camping is a significant issue from both an amenity and a compliance perspective. Council local laws prohibit camping in certain areas and impose fines.

If you see someone camping illegally, you can report it below.

Report Illegal Camping

Contact Us

If you would like further information, please email enquiry@frasercoast.qld.gov.au or phone 1300 79 49 29.

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