Balgal Beach Rest Area
Balgal Beach Rest Area
About this campsite
Balgal Beach Rest Area is a scenic, beach-side campsite situated 6km east of Rollingstone. Here, you can enjoy free camping for up to 48 hours, with amenities like showers, toilets, and water taps available. Locals love the site for its excellent beach and river fishing opportunities, and the convenience of a nearby boat ramp. Onsite is a friendly cafe/restaurant offering delicious meals and cold beverages. The area is regularly policed by the Townsville Regional Council, ensuring safety and compliance.
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Balgal Beach Rest Area•Esplanade, Balgal Beach, QLD, 4816
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Common questions about Balgal Beach Rest Area
Is Balgal Beach Rest Area free to camp at?
We have Balgal Beach Rest Area in Balgal Beach, QLD recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.
What facilities does Balgal Beach Rest Area have?
Balgal Beach Rest Area has public boat ramp, accessible, free camping, public phone, day rest area and photo opportunity. That is the short list; 29 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.
Are dogs allowed at Balgal Beach Rest Area?
The record for Balgal Beach Rest Area lists "Pets Welcome", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.
Can you book Balgal Beach Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Balgal Beach Rest Area, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.
Where is Balgal Beach Rest Area?
Balgal Beach Rest Area sits in Balgal Beach, QLD. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.
Facilities at Balgal Beach Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Public Boat Ramp | Yes |
| Accessible | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Public Phone | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Photo Opportunity | Yes |
| Outside cold showers | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Takeaway Food | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Lots of midges | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Boat Ramp | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Max 48 hours in any 7 day period | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Fishing Spot | Yes |
| " | Yes |
| Boat Ramps | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Cold Drinks | Yes |
| "Free BBQ's in park | Yes |
| Maximum 48 hrs | Yes |
| Beach Fishing | Yes |
| Kiosk | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Coffee & Tea | Yes |
| Cold Showers | Yes |
| Swimming | Yes |
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Esplanade
Balgal Beach, QLD 4816
Balgal Beach Rest Area
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