Real Australian campground yarns, shared by the people who stayed there
The Campground Project is Country Campfire’s growing collection of real campground stories, photographs and practical notes from people who have actually camped there.
These are not glossy travel promotions or anonymous star ratings. They are honest first-hand experiences — what the camp was like, how people got there, what they found, what they enjoyed and what the next traveller may want to know.
Some are remote bush camps beside northern rivers. Others are coastal campgrounds, station stays, quiet free camps or places that became part of a family trip. Every campground has a story, and this project gives those stories a permanent home instead of letting them disappear down the social-media feed.
Latest campground yarns
Myroodah Crossing, WA
A free riverside bush camp on the Fitzroy River, shared by Gary and Christine Barten after their September 2026 stay.
Negri River Crossing, NT
A remote bush camp on Duncan Road with river-rock sites, paperbark shade, fishing and the sound of water over the crossing.
Dashwood Crossing, NT
A quiet camp beside the Victoria River, with paperbark shade, river frontage and very little passing traffic.
Browse campground yarns by state and territory
Choose a campground below to read the full yarn, see the contributor’s photographs and find the practical notes available from their visit.
New South Wales
- Brou Lake Campground — beach and bush camping on the NSW South Coast.
- Paddy’s Flat — riverside camping on the Clarence River near Tenterfield.
Northern Territory
- Dashwood Crossing — remote camping beside the Victoria River.
- Illawara Creek Bush Camp — a hidden creekside camp near Top Springs.
- Negri River Crossing — remote bush camping along Duncan Road.
Queensland
- Balonne Minor Free Camp — quiet river camping near Dirranbandi.
- Charlotte Plains Station Campground — station camping and artesian baths near Cunnamulla.
- Einasleigh River Bush Camp — peace and birdlife beside the Einasleigh River.
- Hughes Crossing, Mitchell River — a quiet camp beside the water in Far North Queensland.
Victoria
- Woods Point Campground — free riverside camping on the Snowy River near Orbost.
Western Australia
- Desert Queen Baths — remote bush camping in Karlamilyi National Park.
- Myroodah Crossing — riverside camping on the Fitzroy River.
What makes a Campground Project yarn different?
Every contribution begins with a real stay. The contributor tells us when they visited, how they were travelling and what the campground was like at that time.
The practical notes may cover access, facilities, fees, fires, dogs, phone reception, road conditions or the type of camping setup that suited the location. The personal side may be a memorable sunset, a fishing yarn, a campfire meal, wildlife passing through or simply the reason someone would return.
Both parts matter. The practical information can help the next camper, while the stories and photographs preserve the character of the place.
Share a campground yarn
If you have stayed somewhere worth sharing, we would love to hear about it. It does not need to be professionally written. Dot points are fine, and a few honest notes and photographs can be enough for Country Campfire to shape the story.
Please only send photographs that are yours or that you have permission to share. Regular campground contributors may also be invited to have a dedicated Country Campfire Legend page bringing their stories, photographs and links together.
A quick note before you travel
Campground access, fees, booking requirements, fire rules, dog rules, road conditions and facilities can change.
The campground yarns shared through The Campground Project are based on real camper experiences at the time they visited, but they should not replace current official information.
Always check the relevant council, national park, state forest, land manager or campground authority before heading off.
