Karara Recreation Ground

Karara, QLD

Karara Recreation Ground

Karara, QLD

At a glanceFree campsite

Free CampingPowerShowersCaravansFire Place

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.

Camping is free, but if 240v is required, a $12 per night fee applies with keys to power boxes available from the pub, which is located 200m from here. Hot showers are also available to all but a donation will ensure their continuation. The campground is next to small school, which are a credit to community in their presentation. Kangaroos often appear in the evening. Non potable water is available.

How to Get There

Turn off Cunningham Hwy at pub....drive west 200m to School Road.

What this place offers

Amenities

Power

Showers

Accommodation Types

Campground

Free Camping

Caravans

Facilities

Shade

Other Features

Non potable water

Mobile Phone Coverage

Kangaroos abound

Off highway

Hotel about 200m away

Non Drinking Water

Power available

Quiet

Flat

Unknown feature

Fire Place

Toilets and showers.

Camp fires permitted

grassy area

Free Overnight Camp

Location

Karara Recreation Ground•School Road Karara,, Karara, QLD, 4352

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