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Camping near Cairns.

Planning a trip to Cairns? Here is everything we know about camps and stops nearby, and exactly how much we know about each.

67 places are on record within 40 km of Cairns: 19 campsites, 18 caravan parks, 29 rest areas or other stopping places and 1 walk-in hut. The nearest you can drive to is Cairns Esplanade, about 0.6 km from the centre in a straight line. 1 of them is listed as free. None has been checked by Trek Eleven yet, so treat every one as a suggestion.

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01
Cairns Esplanade
Rest area · 0.6 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Queensland roadside amenity
- Toilets Yes
- Drinking water Yes
- Showers No
- Dump point No
From Queensland Transport and Main Roads, data dated 28 October 2022. Source dataset.
02
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park
Caravan park · 3.5 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
- Power Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 29 March 2024. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.
03
First City Caravilla
Caravan park · 3.7 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
- Fee Paid
OpenStreetMap record last edited 1 July 2024. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.
04
Collins ave botanic gardens
Rest area · 3.9 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Queensland roadside amenity
- Toilets No
- Drinking water No
- Showers No
- Dump point No
From Queensland Transport and Main Roads, data dated 28 October 2022. Source dataset.
05
Touch Park
Rest area · 4.0 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Queensland roadside amenity
- Toilets Yes
- Drinking water Yes
- Showers No
- Dump point No
From Queensland Transport and Main Roads, data dated 28 October 2022. Source dataset.
06
Rest area near Cairns
Rest area · 4.5 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Queensland roadside amenity
- Toilets Yes
- Drinking water Yes
- Showers Yes
- Dump point No
From Queensland Transport and Main Roads, data dated 28 October 2022. Source dataset.
07
Mindarra Holiday Village
Caravan park · 4.7 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap record last edited 30 July 2026. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.
08
Rest area near Cairns
Rest area · 5.5 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Queensland roadside amenity
- Toilets No
- Drinking water No
- Showers No
- Dump point No
From Queensland Transport and Main Roads, data dated 28 October 2022. Source dataset.
09
White Rock Leisure Park
Caravan park · 6.1 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap record last edited 22 September 2018. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.
10
BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut Resort
Caravan park · 6.3 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
- Fee Paid
- Drinking water Yes
- Power Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 28 September 2025. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.
11
Cool Waters Holiday Park
Caravan park · 7.1 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap record last edited 2 September 2024. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.
12
Crystal Cascades Holiday Park
Caravan park · 8.1 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
- Fee Paid
- Power Yes
- Dump point Yes
- Caravans allowed Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 13 July 2026. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.
13
Ryan Weare Park
Rest area · 8.5 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Queensland roadside amenity
- Toilets Yes
- Drinking water Yes
- Showers No
- Dump point No
From Queensland Transport and Main Roads, data dated 28 October 2022. Source dataset.
14
Barrier Reef Caravilla
Caravan park · 11.8 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap record last edited 7 November 2012. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.
15
Lake Placid Tourist Park
Caravan park · 11.9 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
- Power Yes
- Tents allowed Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 31 August 2026. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.
16
BP Smithfield
Rest area · 13.2 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Queensland roadside amenity
- Toilets No
- Drinking water Yes
- Showers No
- Dump point No
From Queensland Transport and Main Roads, data dated 28 October 2022. Source dataset.
17
Speewah Campground
Campsite · 15.7 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap record last edited 9 August 2014. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.
18
Etteleah park camping (reservation needed)
Campsite · 16.8 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap record last edited 6 August 2026. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.
19
Rest area near Gordonvale
Rest area · 18.1 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Queensland roadside amenity
- Toilets Yes
- Showers No
- Dump point No
From Queensland Transport and Main Roads, data dated 28 October 2022. Source dataset.
20
Kuranda Rainforest Accommodation Park
Caravan park · 19.3 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap record last edited 6 December 2016. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.
21
Campsite in Dinden West Forest Reserve
Campsite · 19.6 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap record last edited 5 July 2026. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.
22
The Billabong Kuranda
Campsite · 19.8 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap record last edited 17 October 2023. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.
23
Gordonvale Rest Area
Rest area · 20.0 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
- Fee Free
OpenStreetMap record last edited 1 July 2022. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.
24
Greenpatch campground
Rest area · 20.1 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Queensland roadside amenity
- Toilets Yes
- Drinking water No
- Showers Yes
- Dump point Yes
From Queensland Transport and Main Roads, data dated 28 October 2022. Source dataset.
25
Upper Davies Creek Camping Area
Campsite · 22.6 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
Operator listed as QLNP. OpenStreetMap record last edited 23 January 2025. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.
26
Palm Cove Caravan Park & Campground
Caravan park · 22.7 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap record last edited 5 September 2026. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.
27
Davies Creek Campground
Campsite · 23.4 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap record last edited 19 May 2021. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.
28
Catch A Barra
Campsite · 23.8 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap record last edited 16 November 2024. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.
29
Buchan Point
Caravan park · 23.9 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap record last edited 9 July 2026. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.
30
Rest area near Ellis Beach
Rest area · 23.9 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Queensland roadside amenity
- Toilets No
- Drinking water No
- Showers No
- Dump point No
From Queensland Transport and Main Roads, data dated 28 October 2022. Source dataset.
31
Buchan Point 2
Caravan park · 24.2 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap record last edited 9 July 2026. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.
32
Campsite, 8 km from Speewah
Campsite · 24.2 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap record last edited 27 October 2019. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.
33
Rest area near Ellis Beach
Rest area · 24.2 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Queensland roadside amenity
- Toilets No
- Drinking water No
- Showers No
- Dump point No
From Queensland Transport and Main Roads, data dated 28 October 2022. Source dataset.
34
Ross and Locke
Rest area · 24.9 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Queensland roadside amenity
- Toilets No
- Drinking water No
- Showers No
- Dump point No
From Queensland Transport and Main Roads, data dated 28 October 2022. Source dataset.
35
Rest area near Goldsborough
Rest area · 25.0 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Queensland roadside amenity
- Toilets No
- Drinking water No
- Showers No
- Dump point No
From Queensland Transport and Main Roads, data dated 28 October 2022. Source dataset.
36
Campsite near Ellis Beach
Campsite · 25.4 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap record last edited 29 June 2024. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.
37
Rest area near Ellis Beach
Rest area · 25.5 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Queensland roadside amenity
- Toilets Yes
- Drinking water No
- Showers No
- Dump point No
From Queensland Transport and Main Roads, data dated 28 October 2022. Source dataset.
38
Rest area near Ellis Beach
Rest area · 26.1 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Queensland roadside amenity
- Toilets No
- Drinking water No
- Showers No
- Dump point No
From Queensland Transport and Main Roads, data dated 28 October 2022. Source dataset.
39
Kauri Creek Campground
Campsite · 30.5 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap record last edited 3 July 2012. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.
40
School Point Campground
Campsite · 30.6 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap record last edited 3 July 2012. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.
41
Rest area near Fishery Falls
Rest area · 31.5 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Queensland roadside amenity
- Toilets Yes
- Drinking water No
- Showers No
- Dump point No
From Queensland Transport and Main Roads, data dated 28 October 2022. Source dataset.
42
Fong-On Bay Campground
Campsite · 31.8 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap record last edited 3 July 2012. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.
43
Downfall Creek Campground
Campsite · 31.9 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap record last edited 6 August 2026. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.
44
Rest area near Wangetti
Rest area · 32.9 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Queensland roadside amenity
- Toilets No
- Drinking water No
- Showers No
- Dump point No
From Queensland Transport and Main Roads, data dated 28 October 2022. Source dataset.
45
Trinity Plains Caravan Park
Caravan park · 34.5 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
- Fee Paid
- Toilets Yes
- Drinking water Yes
- Showers Yes
- Power Yes
- Dump point Yes
- Tents allowed Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 26 August 2022. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.
46
Platypus Campground
Campsite · 35.0 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap record last edited 18 January 2025. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.
47
Goldsborough Valley Camping Area
Campsite · 35.1 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
- Fee Paid
OpenStreetMap record last edited 15 August 2017. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.
48
Camp Barrabadeen
Campsite · 35.3 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap record last edited 12 March 2018. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.
49
Genazzano Retreat and Conference Centre
Caravan park · 35.5 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap record last edited 14 November 2023. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.
50
Ringers Rest RV Park
Campsite · 36.1 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
- Fee Paid
- Toilets Yes
- Dogs allowed Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 25 January 2025. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.
51
Rest area near Deeral
Rest area · 36.5 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Queensland roadside amenity
- Toilets Yes
- Drinking water Yes
- Showers No
- Dump point No
From Queensland Transport and Main Roads, data dated 28 October 2022. Source dataset.
52
Rest area near Mareeba
Rest area · 36.6 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Queensland roadside amenity
- Toilets Yes
- Drinking water No
- Showers No
- Dump point No
From Queensland Transport and Main Roads, data dated 28 October 2022. Source dataset.
53
Mareeba Lions Park
Campsite · 36.7 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap record last edited 3 July 2012. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.
54
Lake Tinaroo Holiday Parks
Caravan park · 36.8 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
- Fee Paid
Operator listed as Discovery Holiday Parks. OpenStreetMap record last edited 19 April 2021. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.
55
Rest area near Tinaroo
Rest area · 36.9 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Queensland roadside amenity
- Toilets Yes
- Drinking water Yes
- Showers Yes
- Dump point No
From Queensland Transport and Main Roads, data dated 28 October 2022. Source dataset.
56
Birds on Barron
Campsite · 37.4 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap record last edited 22 August 2017. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.
57
Rest area near Mareeba
Rest area · 37.6 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Queensland roadside amenity
- Toilets No
- Drinking water No
- Showers No
- Dump point No
From Queensland Transport and Main Roads, data dated 28 October 2022. Source dataset.
58
Riverside Caravan Park
Caravan park · 37.7 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
- Fee Paid
- Power Yes
- Tents allowed Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 21 September 2013. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.
59
rotary park
Rest area · 38.1 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Queensland roadside amenity
- Toilets Yes
- Drinking water Yes
- Showers No
- Dump point No
From Queensland Transport and Main Roads, data dated 28 October 2022. Source dataset.
60
Lions Park
Rest area · 38.1 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Queensland roadside amenity
- Toilets No
- Drinking water Yes
- Showers No
- Dump point No
From Queensland Transport and Main Roads, data dated 28 October 2022. Source dataset.
61
Rest area near Mareeba
Rest area · 38.2 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Queensland roadside amenity
- Toilets Yes
- Drinking water No
- Showers No
- Dump point No
From Queensland Transport and Main Roads, data dated 28 October 2022. Source dataset.
62
Ralph Leinster park
Rest area · 38.3 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Queensland roadside amenity
- Toilets No
- Drinking water No
- Showers No
- Dump point No
From Queensland Transport and Main Roads, data dated 28 October 2022. Source dataset.
63
Rest area near Mareeba
Rest area · 38.3 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Queensland roadside amenity
- Toilets Yes
- Drinking water Yes
- Showers No
- Dump point No
From Queensland Transport and Main Roads, data dated 28 October 2022. Source dataset.
64
Lake Barrine
Rest area · 38.5 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Queensland roadside amenity
- Toilets Yes
- Drinking water Yes
- Showers No
- Dump point No
From Queensland Transport and Main Roads, data dated 28 October 2022. Source dataset.
65
Rest area near Mareeba
Rest area · 38.8 km from Cairns
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Queensland roadside amenity
- Toilets No
- Drinking water No
- Showers No
- Dump point No
From Queensland Transport and Main Roads, data dated 28 October 2022. Source dataset.
66
Kydobi Country Park
Caravan park · 39.6 km from Cairns
- Guests only
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
- Fee Paid
- Toilets Yes
- Showers Yes
- Dump point Yes
OpenStreetMap record last edited 6 July 2025. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.

Walk-in huts (no vehicle access)

These are huts on walking trails. You can only reach them on foot.

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Fitzroy Island Campsite
Campsite · 23.2 km from Cairns
- Walk-in only (walking trail hut). No vehicle access.
- Not yet checked by Trek Eleven
- Unverified suggestion from OpenStreetMap
- Caravans allowed No
- Tents allowed Yes
Operator listed as QPWS. OpenStreetMap record last edited 20 February 2024. View on OpenStreetMap. Spotted an error? Fix it there.

What “unverified suggestion” means

Someone added the place to OpenStreetMap, a free map anyone can edit. Trek Eleven has not visited it. It may be closed, private, full or in a different spot. If you find an error, fix it in OpenStreetMap so everyone gains.

About the government lists

A ring on the map is a place from a state government list: a rest area, or a State Forest recreation site. We show each list as supplied, with the month its data is from, and credit it below. These lists can be old, and a rest area is often day-use only, so check the signs. Where a list says a place is closed, we show its words and its dates.

Check before you go

Roads, fire bans, park closures and weather change quickly. Trek Eleven does not show live closures yet. Check these official sources before you travel.

QLDTrafficRoad closures and roadworks
Queensland Fire DepartmentFire bans and bushfire warnings
Queensland park alertsNational park and forest closures
Bureau of Meteorology warningsStorms, floods and fire weather

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Other places

Camping near Cairns.

Cairns Esplanade

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park

First City Caravilla

Collins ave botanic gardens

Touch Park

Rest area near Cairns

Mindarra Holiday Village

Rest area near Cairns

White Rock Leisure Park

BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut Resort

Cool Waters Holiday Park

Crystal Cascades Holiday Park

Ryan Weare Park

Barrier Reef Caravilla

Lake Placid Tourist Park

BP Smithfield

Speewah Campground

Etteleah park camping (reservation needed)

Rest area near Gordonvale

Kuranda Rainforest Accommodation Park

Campsite in Dinden West Forest Reserve

The Billabong Kuranda

Gordonvale Rest Area

Greenpatch campground

Upper Davies Creek Camping Area

Palm Cove Caravan Park & Campground

Davies Creek Campground

Catch A Barra

Buchan Point

Rest area near Ellis Beach

Buchan Point 2

Campsite, 8 km from Speewah

Rest area near Ellis Beach

Ross and Locke

Rest area near Goldsborough

Campsite near Ellis Beach

Rest area near Ellis Beach

Rest area near Ellis Beach

Kauri Creek Campground

School Point Campground

Rest area near Fishery Falls

Fong-On Bay Campground

Downfall Creek Campground

Rest area near Wangetti

Trinity Plains Caravan Park

Platypus Campground

Goldsborough Valley Camping Area

Camp Barrabadeen

Genazzano Retreat and Conference Centre

Ringers Rest RV Park

Rest area near Deeral

Rest area near Mareeba

Mareeba Lions Park

Lake Tinaroo Holiday Parks

Rest area near Tinaroo

Birds on Barron

Rest area near Mareeba

Riverside Caravan Park

rotary park

Lions Park

Rest area near Mareeba

Ralph Leinster park

Rest area near Mareeba

Lake Barrine

Rest area near Mareeba

Kydobi Country Park

Walk-in huts (no vehicle access)

Fitzroy Island Campsite

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About the government lists

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