Hull Heads Recreation Area
Hull Heads Recreation Area
About this rest area
Council-owned camping ground at the mouth of the Hull River, run day-to-day by the volunteer Coast Guard — about 25 grassy unpowered sites, no bookings, see the caretaker on arrival.
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Hull Heads Recreation Area•Luff Street, Hull Heads, QLD, 4854
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How much does it cost to stay at Hull Heads Recreation Area?
Sites at Hull Heads Recreation Area in Hull Heads, QLD start from $23 per night. That was the rate as at August 2026. Rates move with the season and the site you take, so treat that as the starting point rather than the final bill.
What facilities does Hull Heads Recreation Area have?
Hull Heads Recreation Area has unpowered sites, crocodile risk — no swimming, no generators, campground, max stay 4 nights and no fires. That is the short list; 30 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 Hull Heads Recreation Area?
The record for Hull Heads Recreation 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 Hull Heads Recreation Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Hull Heads Recreation 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 Hull Heads Recreation Area?
Hull Heads Recreation Area sits in Hull Heads, 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 Hull Heads Recreation Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Unpowered Sites | Yes |
| Crocodile Risk — No Swimming | Yes |
| No Generators | Yes |
| Campground | Yes |
| Max stay 4 nights | Yes |
| No Fires | Yes |
| Free electric BBQs | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Drinking Water | Yes |
| Camping Fee | Yes |
| Hot showers | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| BBQ | Yes |
| Public Boat Ramp | Yes |
| No fires | Yes |
| No bookings – operated by the Coastguard | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Beach Fishing | Yes |
| no generators | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Fishing Spot | Yes |
| Public Phone | Yes |
| Maximum 96 hrs | Yes |
| Boat Ramp | Yes |
| Hot Showers | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
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