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Texas · Texas

Hi - anyone been and stayed at Burcher in NSW recently (between West Wyalong & Condobolin) - last report I have seen was dated 2013. Thanks

Spydermann · Spydermann

Stayed there last night. Great spot for an overnighter. Three other vans there.

countryroad · countryroad

Very nice here near the boat ramp. There is a van & tug also...the river view comes with the spot. Stayed further down last week. Robyn

Blonde · Blonde

For those who are self contained and what a peaceful site with 360 degree views, birds, two dams & a delightful host. This site is just 9k out of Mareeba. A great base to explore the area from. $5 pp great value.

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

I have heaps of trouble working out maps etc... Mrs does too.. could be formatted different .? It has all the info.. Or is it just me ?

jab160 · jab160

we love the travel bit.....by road, and more often by air. ( have own aircraft, aviators for yrs and yrs ) anyway, as a consequence, we've called into many a country airstrip, and use same locations when on the road, they often have perfectly clean toilets ( if you need them ) often a water tap, quiet away...

Gypsy lady · Gypsy lady

We are on our way home back to Q,L,D, Till our house is sold, we assayed at the Narrabri Show grounds for one night, cost $18.00, as the show must soon be on as there were some show people there already ,A bit disappointing as i was craving for a nice hot shower when i went to check the amenities block foun...

Ian Jan · Ian Jan

Recently we heard about a large increase in the cost of camping in Victorias National Parks. Example: Middle Creek camp ground, Mount Buangor, $37.80 per night. Toilets, yes, water yes but undrinkable.· - Nearby caravan parks charge $35 - $45 per night powered depending on the seasons.Exa...

lyn-n-ken · lyn-n-ken

hi one and all travelled for over a year and never stayed at free camps just wondering if theres much trouble or danger out there. we stay at cheaper parks we dont need a pool or play ground stuff long as the toots and showers are clean were happy lyn

Phil C · Phil C

Hi folks, there is a great app for ipad, iphone and now I believe android called wikicamps, cost about $5 but worth every cent. Full map displays all free camps, caravan parks, dump points etc. Some entries even have user comments, photos and other important details. It can be used in conjunction with...

octopuskim · octopuskim

we are offering a free camp site on our front lawn at Lake Munmorah NSW overnight. ramps and wheelchair friendly bathroom available. Woolworths shopping centre is within walking distance.

Lesley F · Lesley F

http://www.freecampsaustralia.com/phpBB3/index.php

03_troopy · 03_troopy

We are heading up to Tin Can Bay from Port Stephens, in a small caravan in June, and looking for suggestions for an overnight stop between Tenterfield and Stanthorpe. Don't need anything flash, but a shower and a place to get a feed and a drink would be a bonus. Otherwise just a nice quiet out-of-the-way...

Stratman77 · Stratman77

Stayed a night at the Rotary Park on the west end of the bridge. Beautiful free camp and no

bluemoon2 · bluemoon2

Hi, has anyone stayed at Casino or Lismore showgrounds lately ? If so I appreciate a update, costs etc......... thanks. Peter.

Reed · Reed

Have always been interested in "boondocking" in Australia. This is the term used in US for dispersed camping in the back country. This is quite popular in the western USA with many of the western states being up to 85% public lands (Texas is 98% private). If it is not illegal to camp, then one...

jules47 · jules47

York -lovely small town in the Avon Valley East of Perth. Avon Pioneer Park -an area at the back of the main. Street, there are four power points, toilets, dump point and free bbq- and this is all for FREE!!!!!!! YEP! FREE! Not in Camps 7, as yet, unless it is an update. let's look after this one, and spe...

Peterpan · Peterpan

Leaving Rockhampton on or around the end of this month, and heading for MacKay and then to Townsville. Are there any budget priced C.P's or low cost camping spots on the way? Toilets & showers would be great, but toilets are a necessity. Towing a small van. Many thanks Peterpan.

D and D · D and D

Been here a couple of days. Quiet, a bit exposed to the weather but close to the town which is just as well because there's no facilities here at all. Just behind the steam train museum -32.97545 138.823132.

slats17 · slats17

Hi All Any body know of any free camping near port Mc Donald SE SA Slats

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Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Burcher NSW (Preview) Hi - anyone been and stayed at Burcher in NSW recently (between West Wyalong & Condobolin) - last report I have seen was dated 2013. Thanks	Texas	0	2968	07:09 PM Nov 8, 2015 by Texas
	Hickey Falls Rest Area Newell Highway (Preview) Stayed there last night. Great spot for an overnighter. Three other vans there.	Spydermann	9	6140	10:20 PM Oct 17, 2015 by jules47
	Wentworth Nsw past Lock 10 (Preview) Very nice here near the boat ramp. There is a van & tug also...the river view comes with the spot. Stayed further down last week. Robyn	countryroad	1	2653	05:52 PM Oct 15, 2015 by dishlicker
	Mareeba Bush stays (Preview) For those who are self contained and what a peaceful site with 360 degree views, birds, two dams & a delightful host. This site is just 9k out of Mareeba. A great base to explore the area from. $5 pp great value.	Blonde	0	3143	05:58 PM Aug 31, 2015 by Blonde
	Camps 7 .. Is it just me ? (Preview) I have heaps of trouble working out maps etc... Mrs does too.. could be formatted different .? It has all the info.. Or is it just me ?	Aus-Kiwi	15	6287	08:23 PM Jul 12, 2015 by rockylizard
	Free sites Oz wide (Preview) we love the travel bit.....by road, and more often by air. ( have own aircraft, aviators for yrs and yrs ) anyway, as a consequence, we've called into many a country airstrip, and use same locations when on the road, they often have perfectly clean toilets ( if you need them ) often a water tap, quiet away...	jab160	0	3615	10:37 AM Jun 6, 2015 by jab160
	Narrabri Show Grounds, very disappointing (Preview) We are on our way home back to Q,L,D, Till our house is sold, we assayed at the Narrabri Show grounds for one night, cost $18.00, as the show must soon be on as there were some show people there already ,A bit disappointing as i was craving for a nice hot shower when i went to check the amenities block foun...	Gypsy lady	0	2926	08:01 PM Apr 16, 2015 by Gypsy lady
	Camping fee Hike in Victorian National Parks (Preview) Recently we heard about a large increase in the cost of camping in Victorias National Parks. Example: Middle Creek camp ground, Mount Buangor, $37.80 per night. Toilets, yes, water yes but undrinkable.· - Nearby caravan parks charge $35 - $45 per night powered depending on the seasons.Exa...	Ian Jan	1	2865	02:07 PM Apr 7, 2015 by Granty
	HOW SAFE ARE FREE CAMPS ( 1 2 ) (Preview) hi one and all travelled for over a year and never stayed at free camps just wondering if theres much trouble or danger out there. we stay at cheaper parks we dont need a pool or play ground stuff long as the toots and showers are clean were happy lyn	lyn-n-ken	35	10626	12:53 PM Mar 24, 2015 by hels
	WIKICAMPS for ipad or iphone (Preview) Hi folks, there is a great app for ipad, iphone and now I believe android called wikicamps, cost about $5 but worth every cent. Full map displays all free camps, caravan parks, dump points etc. Some entries even have user comments, photos and other important details. It can be used in conjunction with...	Phil C	8	4073	12:47 PM Mar 24, 2015 by hels
	disabled access avaliable into our home at Lake Munmorah if you want to come free camp overnight on our front lawn (Preview) we are offering a free camp site on our front lawn at Lake Munmorah NSW overnight. ramps and wheelchair friendly bathroom available. Woolworths shopping centre is within walking distance.	octopuskim	1	2840	02:13 PM Dec 28, 2014 by jules47
	low cost camping website (Preview) http://www.freecampsaustralia.com/phpBB3/index.php	Lesley F	1	3412	05:28 AM Dec 7, 2014 by peterblack
	Low cost overnight camp Tenterfield-Stanthorpe (Preview) We are heading up to Tin Can Bay from Port Stephens, in a small caravan in June, and looking for suggestions for an overnight stop between Tenterfield and Stanthorpe. Don't need anything flash, but a shower and a place to get a feed and a drink would be a bonus. Otherwise just a nice quiet out-of-the-way...	03_troopy	2	2796	02:28 AM Nov 29, 2014 by woollie
	Jerseyville/South West Rocks is (Preview) Stayed a night at the Rotary Park on the west end of the bridge. Beautiful free camp and no	Stratman77	5	3534	10:10 PM Nov 21, 2014 by Phillipn
	Lismore/Casino (Preview) Hi, has anyone stayed at Casino or Lismore showgrounds lately ? If so I appreciate a update, costs etc......... thanks. Peter.	bluemoon2	3	2845	08:23 PM Nov 21, 2014 by bluemoon2
	Boondocking in USA (Preview) Have always been interested in "boondocking" in Australia. This is the term used in US for dispersed camping in the back country. This is quite popular in the western USA with many of the western states being up to 85% public lands (Texas is 98% private). If it is not illegal to camp, then one...	Reed	2	3170	07:34 AM Sep 16, 2014 by Reed
	York, WA (Preview) York -lovely small town in the Avon Valley East of Perth. Avon Pioneer Park -an area at the back of the main. Street, there are four power points, toilets, dump point and free bbq- and this is all for FREE!!!!!!! YEP! FREE! Not in Camps 7, as yet, unless it is an update. let's look after this one, and spe...	jules47	1	2436	08:34 PM Sep 12, 2014 by Vic41
	Budget camping around Mackay (Preview) Leaving Rockhampton on or around the end of this month, and heading for MacKay and then to Townsville. Are there any budget priced C.P's or low cost camping spots on the way? Toilets & showers would be great, but toilets are a necessity. Towing a small van. Many thanks Peterpan.	Peterpan	0	2611	06:14 PM Aug 21, 2014 by Peterpan
	Peterborough Free Camp Site (Preview) Been here a couple of days. Quiet, a bit exposed to the weather but close to the town which is just as well because there's no facilities here at all. Just behind the steam train museum -32.97545 138.823132.	D and D	0	2230	05:25 PM Apr 24, 2014 by D and D
	port mc donald SE SA (Preview) Hi All Any body know of any free camping near port Mc Donald SE SA Slats	slats17	1	1931	01:57 PM Mar 14, 2014 by freehazzas
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