1. Cobb & Co Nine Mile Camping Grounds
Cobb and Co Nile Mile Camping Grounds is the perfect family getaway. The 50 lush acres is situated on the Six Mile Creek just south of Gympie. Set on the site of the old Cobb and Co Horse Change Stables at Six Mile Creek, this campground offers luxury tents.
Facilities
- Kitchen area with barbeque and dining tables
- Kiosk
- Campfires are permitted in all sites (BYO wood or buy from kiosk)
Activities
- Playgrounds
- Walking tracks
- Kids’ activities
2. Kenilworth Camping
A working dairy farm located 2 km from Kenilworth, the campground has lots of shallow sandy swimming holes and big shady camp areas.
Check out our review here.
Facilities
- Toilets
- Campfires
- Dogs
- No showers
- No Powered Sites
Activities
- Swimming
- Canoeing
- Bicycle riding
- Dairy farm tours
3. Imbil Camping Retreat
Formerly the Island Reach Camping Resort, this beautiful property is now under new management. This family friendly retreat boasts 12 acres of stunning camping spots including some great creek-side spots.
Facilities
- Hot Showers
- Toilets
- Campfires
- Pet Friendly
- Camp Kitchen
- Powered and Unpowered Sites
Activities
- Swimming
- Kayaking/Canoeing
- Stand Up Paddle Board
- Bicycle riding
4. Bluff Creek Camping Kenilworth
Another hinterland favourite, the privately owned Bluff Creek Campgrounds in Kenilworth are a fantastic spot for a long weekend escape. There are campsites suitable for couples, families and larger groups with each being located nearby the beautiful clear creek with swimming holes and plenty of fish.
Activities
- Swimming
- Canoeing
- Fishing
5. Nerum Creek Bush Retreat
Bordering the Mt Mee State Forest, Nerum Creek Bush Retreat is a privately owned dog-friendly campground. The grounds are spacious with bike riding, canoeing and hiking available. In addition to the standard amenities such as hot water and toilets, there is also tent and camping equipment hire.
Facilities
- Hot water
- Toilets
- Tent and camping equipment hire
Activities
- Bike riding
- Canoeing
- Hiking
Honourable Mentions:
Hangar O – https://www.hangaro.com.au/
We haven’t stayed here ourselves, but have heard great things about this new location.
Borumba Deer Park – http://www.borumbadeerpark.com/
Always a favourite with locals for a family friendly camping trip.
Kenilworth Homestead – https://www.kenilworthhomestead.com.au/
An absolutely stunning property with plenty of options for a wide variety of campers.
Looking for more places to camp on the Sunshine Coast?
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Goomeri Showgrounds
Thanks for the suggestion Lindsay. Goomeri is a little too far away to make this local list, but we will keep it in mind for future posts.