Regional Camping and RV Rest Stops
There are number of RV rest stops and camping grounds on the Fraser Coast.
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, no potable water, must camp in designated area. |
| Bauple Drive, Bauple | RV Rest Stop (48 hrs max) | Self-contained RV's 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 RV's and vans only. Shelters, unformed parking, wet area licence in place, generators permitted, camp fires permitted. |
| Petrie Park, Tiaro | RV Rest Stop (48 hrs max) | Self-contained RV's 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 RV's 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) | Permit required from Visitor Information Centre (388 Kent Street). Self-contained RV's only. Toilet and water available across the road at McDowell car park. |
| Maryborough Airport, Airport Drive | Low-cost RV site (7 nights max) | Self-contained RV's 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 RV's 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 RV's only. No water, tents, fires or generators. Dogs on leash. Dump point available. |
| 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 |
Dump Points
There are three Dump Points across the Fraser Coast for 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
RV campers are able to top up water tanks at the Maryborough Showgrounds and Equestrian Park - Bruce Highway Maryborough
Visitor Information Centre - enquiries
The following Visitor Information Centres are open for enquiries:
- Maryborough Visitor Information Centre, 388 Kent Street Maryborough, phone: 1800 214 789
- Tiaro Visitor Information Centre, Mayne Street, Tiaro, Phone: 07 41 292 599
- Hervey Bay Visitor Information Centre, 227 Maryborough Hervey Bay Road, phone: 1800 811 728
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.
Contact us
If you would like further information or would like to provide feedback on the strategy please email enquiry@frasercoast.qld.gov.au or phone 1300 79 49 29.