Camp Ground Apple Tree Creek

The Apple Tree Creek Camp Ground is a highly regarded, low-cost camping area conveniently located just off the Bruce Highway in the small town of Apple Tree Creek. Managed by the local council, this facility is a favourite stopover for travellers exploring the Bundaberg and Fraser Coast regions. The campground offers a large, flat, grassy area suitable for all types of vehicles, from big rigs and caravans to campervans and tents. What sets this campground apart is its excellent range of clean and well-maintained amenities for a very reasonable price. It features a toilet and shower block (showers are typically coin-operated), a public dump point, and access to potable water, making it an ideal place to stop for a night or two to recharge. The grounds are situated next to a lovely park with a playground, and it’s just a short stroll to the iconic Apple Tree Creek Hotel for a classic country pub meal. Given its popularity, convenient location, and great value, it can get busy, particularly during peak travel seasons. It operates on a first-come, first-served basis with a caretaker often on-site to collect fees. For travellers seeking a safe, clean, and friendly budget camp with all the essential facilities, Apple Tree Creek is a perfect choice.

Site Information

• Location: Apple Tree Creek, just off the Bruce Highway.
• Site Suitable For: All vehicle sizes, including big rigs, caravans, motorhomes, and tents.
• Road Access: Sealed road.
• Site Surface: Grass.
• Camping Permitted: Yes, low-cost fees apply.
• Maximum Overnight Stays: Generally 48 hours.
• Facilities: Toilets, coin-operated hot showers, public dump point.
• Potable Water: Yes, a tap is available.
• Mobile Phone Coverage: Good for Telstra, variable for others.
• TV Reception: Good.
• Onsite Public Toilets: Yes.
• Rubbish Bins: Yes.
• Open Fires: Prohibited.
• Generator Use: Permitted, with consideration for time and neighbours.
• Number of Sites Available: Large open area, no designated sites.
• Essentials to Bring: Coins for showers.
• Pet Friendly: Yes, pets must be on a leash.
• Fishing: No.
• Short Walks: Around the adjacent park and town.

Local Amenities

• Local Pubs:
  • Apple Tree Creek Hotel (approx. 200m)
• Places to Eat:
  • Apple Tree Creek Hotel (approx. 200m)
  • Services and takeaways in nearby Childers (approx. 8 km).
• Local Attractions:
  • Childers Historical Military Complex (approx. 8 km)
  • Snakes Downunder Reptile Park & Zoo (approx. 9 km)
• Nearest Caravan Parks:
  • Childers Tourist Park & Camp (approx. 8 km)
• Next Free Camps:
  • Sharon Gorge Nature Park (near Bundaberg, approx. 45 km)
• Nearest Dump Points:
  • Onsite.
• Nearest Petrol Station:
  • Service station in Apple Tree Creek (approx. 500m).
• Drinking Water Resupply:
  • Onsite.
• Public Toilets:
  • Onsite.

Seasonal Weather Forecast

Apple Tree Creek experiences a subtropical climate, with warm weather for most of the year.