
Karara Recreation Ground

Karara Recreation Ground
About this campsite
Karara Recreation Ground is a spacious and grassy campsite, ideal for all types of RVs. It offers premium amenities that include optional 240v power access and hot shower facilities for total comfort in nature. Its proximity to a well-maintained local school enhances the sense of community. The campground offers enriching encounters with native wildlife, especially kangaroos appearing in the evenings, and is equipped with non-potable water availability.
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Location
Karara Recreation Ground•School Road Karara,, Karara, QLD, 4352
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Is Karara Recreation Ground free to camp at?
We have Karara Recreation Ground in Karara, 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 Karara Recreation Ground have?
Karara Recreation Ground has power, non potable water, mobile phone coverage, campground, free camping and kangaroos abound. That is the short list; 20 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.
Can you book Karara Recreation Ground online?
We hold no online booking link for Karara Recreation Ground, 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 Karara Recreation Ground?
Karara Recreation Ground sits in Karara, 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 Karara Recreation Ground
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Power | Yes |
| Non potable water | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Campground | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Kangaroos abound | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Off highway | Yes |
| Hotel about 200m away | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Non Drinking Water | Yes |
| Power available | Yes |
| Quiet | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Flat | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Fire Place | Yes |
| Toilets and showers. | Yes |
| Camp fires permitted | Yes |
| grassy area | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
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