Collinsville Showgrounds Camping – The Heart of Queensland’s Coal Country

Step into the engine room of Queensland’s coal industry with a stay at the Collinsville Showgrounds, an authentic and budget-friendly campground in the heart of the Bowen Basin. This friendly, community-oriented facility offers a spacious and practical base for travellers, workers, and anyone looking to explore the rich mining heritage of this historic town. The showgrounds provide a vast, open, and flat area, perfect for accommodating the largest of caravans and motorhomes, ensuring a comfortable and relaxed stay. It’s a classic country showground that serves as a vital hub for the community and a welcoming stop for visitors exploring the inland route from Mackay to Townsville or seeking a detour from the coast.

The facilities at the Collinsville Showgrounds offer excellent value for a modest nightly fee. Visitors have access to a good number of powered and unpowered sites, a well-maintained amenities block with toilets and hot showers, laundry facilities, and a dump point. The friendly atmosphere is a key feature, providing a true taste of life in a hard-working Queensland mining town. The showgrounds are conveniently located within the town, making it easy to visit the local pubs for a hearty meal, stock up at the IGA, or explore the town’s unique attractions. A must-see is the “Coalface Experience” museum and the series of impressive mining tribute murals scattered throughout the town. For a genuine, affordable, and well-equipped base in a town with a rich industrial soul, the Collinsville Showgrounds is an excellent and practical choice.

Site Information

• Name: Collinsville Showgrounds
• Address: 19 Railway Rd, Collinsville QLD 4804, Australia
• Phone Number:

• GPS Coordinates: -20.556000, 147.848427

• Website:

Campground Details

• Location: At the Collinsville Showgrounds, adjacent to the Workers Club.
• Site Suitable For: All vehicle types, including large motorhomes and caravans.
• Road Access: Sealed road access.
• Site Surface: Mostly flat grass and dirt.
• Camping Permitted: Yes, low-cost camping with fees payable to the on-site caretaker.
• Maximum Overnight Stays: Check with management for stays longer than one week.
• Facilities: Powered sites, toilets, hot showers, dump point, laundry facilities.
• Potable Water: Yes, available on site.
• Mobile Phone Coverage: Good for Telstra; service for other carriers may be patchy.
• TV Reception: Good.
• Onsite Public Toilets: Yes.
• Rubbish Bins: Yes.
• Open Fires: Strictly prohibited.
• Generator Use: Permitted with consideration for others, though powered sites are available.
• Number of Sites Available: Very large, unmarked area with plenty of space.
• Essentials to Bring: Cash for fees, good walking shoes to explore the town.
• Pet Friendly: Yes, pets are very welcome but must be on a leash at all times.
• Fishing: Fishing for Barramundi and Sooty Grunter in the nearby Bowen River and Peter Faust Dam.
• Short Walks: Plenty of space for walks around the showgrounds and through the town to see the murals.

Local Amenities & Attractions

• Local Pubs:
  • Collinsville Hotel Motel (The Pit Pony): Approx. 1 km
  • Grand Central Hotel, Collinsville: Approx. 1 km
  • Bowen Hotel, Bowen: Approx. 85 km
• Places to Eat:
  • Collinsville Workers Club (next door)
  • Oppies Fish and Chips: Approx. 1 km
  • Bistro meals available at the local hotels.
• Local Attractions:
  • The Coalface Experience Mining Museum: Approx. 1 km
  • Collinsville’s Mining Murals.
  • Bowen River Weir: Approx. 30 km
• Nearest Caravan Parks:
  • Collinsville Caravan Park: Approx. 2 km
• Next Free Camps:
  • Bowen River Rest Area (basic): Approx. 30 km
• Nearest Dump Points:
  • Located on-site at the showgrounds.
• Nearest Petrol Station:
  • Multiple stations located in Collinsville.
• Drinking Water Resupply:
  • Available on-site.
• Public Toilets (offsite):
  • Located in the main street park in Collinsville.

Seasonal Weather Forecast

• Dry Season (Apr-Oct): The ideal time to visit. Days are warm, sunny, and dry with cool to mild nights. Temperatures average 13°C to 29°C.
• Wet Season (Nov-Mar): Hot and often very humid, with a high chance of heavy tropical downpours and thunderstorms. Roads can be affected by flooding. Temperatures average 22°C to 34°C.