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Bluewater Park Camping Area
Bluewater (Townsville), Queensland
Designated free camping area beside a freshwater creek at Bluewater, 25km north of Townsville, with 20 sites for tents and vehicles. Toilets, picnic tables, playground and a dump point with rinse hose; maximum stay 48 hours and sites must be booked through Townsville City Council's online Bookable system. Popular stop between Townsville and Ingham.
Type: Free camp (free)
Cost: Free, 48hr max, booking required via council website
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Before you go
- Camping rules change with councils and seasons. Check the signs on arrival and read our free camping rules by state.
- Spots are added by backpackers, not verified on site by Matey. If it has changed, flag it in the app so the next person knows.
- Working nearby? Ayr is 100km away: farm work in Ayr.
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