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Country Camping Dam Site

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· Black River, Queensland · 150 acres
Hosted by Noel J.
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We are located in the Townsville region, 25 kms from the city centre and only 10 kms to Coles and BWS but close to the coast. The campsite is set on a private 150 acres with 3 swimming dams, portable toilet on site and motorcycle tracks including enduro. Camping and campfires are allowed near the dams in fire pits. Fish for jade perch (catch and release please). In Townsville itself you will find the headland at the north end featuring the military exhibits of Jezzine Barracks and a wide promenade which is great for walks as it heads south past the safe swimming zones. On the other end, at Ross Creek, you can catch the ferry to the Great Barrier Reef or take a 20-minute ferry ride to Magnetic Island, with its beautiful bays, bushland hikes, and wild koalas. Country Vows wedding reception centre is located on 5 acres at the front of the property.We are located in the Townsville region, close to the coast. The campsite is set on a private 150 acres with a swimming dam, portable toilet on site and motorcycle tracks including enduro and MX. Camping and campfires are allowed near the dam. Fish for metre long barra (catch and release please). In Townsville itself you will find the headland at the north end featuring the military exhibits of Jezzine Barracks and a wide promenade which is great for walks as it heads south past the safe swimming zones. On the other end, at Ross Creek, you can catch the ferry to the Great Barrier Reef or take a 20-minute ferry ride to Magnetic Island, with its beautiful bays, bushland hikes, and wild koalas.
Vehicle details
Caravans, Trailer tents, and Campervan allowed
Vehicles under 18 meters allowed
Pull-through unit
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Grass or field
Surface levelness: Flat
No Fifth wheels, Motorhome, and Cars
Generators allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
What to expect
Tiny home
Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.
6 guests max per site
Campfires allowed
Firepit
Toilet available
Portable toilet
No pets
Picnic table present
No drinking water
Bring your own water
No showers
Bathe in lake
Pack it out
Cooking equipment absent
No wifi
Laundry absent

Things to know

Getting there
Check in: After 2:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
Cancellation policy: Moderate
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
4WD recommended
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Reviews
97% Recommend49 Ratings · 35 reviews
Black River Dam offers a serene camping experience, ideal for families and motorbike enthusiasts alike. Campers appreciate the spaciousness and privacy, with campsites spread out enough to feel secluded. The property provides ample tracks for motorbike riding and a dam for swimming or fishing, though some visitors noted mixed success with fishing. The host, Noel, is frequently mentioned for his welcoming and accommodating nature, ensuring guests have what they need for a comfortable stay.
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Alisha D.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
6 m travel trailer
Beautiful Area to stay! Loved how quiet and clean it was. Noel was lovely and very easy to talk too.
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Elizabeth K.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· October 2024
3 m travel trailer
Thanks for a wonderful stay! Hubby enjoyed being able to have a ride as well.
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J H.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Peaceful bush camping!
7 m travel trailer
Stayed for 2 nights. Easy to find following directions from host, and a very well set out camp site. It definitely wasn’t glamping, but that’s what we wanted and it felt like we were nowhere near a major city. A real good experience. We took motorbikes and found the tracks good for all styles, and ages and experience levels. The peace and quiet was also a great drawcard for us. There are a couple Of port-a-loos On site (recommend taking a few rolls of your own toilet paper) and our campsite had a fire pit, plenty of fire wood laying around to use. Owner popped by for a quick chat and checked we were all good, very friendly and showed our son a few extra little tracks to ride on. We spent most of the two days riding and had an absolute blast on the trails.
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Terry K.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
Family camping trip
3 m pop-up camper · Group trip
Awesome area to camp with the family. Plenty of room and tracks for the kids to ride their motorbikes. The campsites are far enough away from each other that it feels like you are the only ones here. Noel was great and ensured we had everything er needed.
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Katie M.
6 reviews
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· August 2024
Great spot by the dam
1 m pop-up camper · Group trip
We really enjoyed our time at Black River Dam - it was a perfect overnighter and we had a nice quiet spot on the dam (unpowered). There were powered spots available closer to the road/ house. We had a fish in the dam but no luck! Noel the owner came over to say hello and check if we needed any firewood. He also offered for us to stay an extra night as we had booked two nights but arrived a day late. We didn’t take up the offer but thought it very generous. Highly recommend!
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Kelvin R.
7 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
1 m Class B · Group trip
Great property with plenty of space and a fantastic track for the kids to ride around on their motorbikes. I am a local and would come and stay again.
Location
Black River, Queensland, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Noel J.

Joined in February 2021
Response rate: 100%

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