Camping bookings and fees
Queensland National Parks Booking System Update
The new Queensland National Parks Booking Service is live for bookings.
Customers without a future booking, your account is created automatically when making your first booking.Customers with a future booking, use your email address to reset your password to access your account.
Camping bookings
You must book and pay for a camping permit before you arrive at a camping area.
Most bookings are made online through the Queensland National Parks Booking Service, and your permit is issued by email.
Read the Queensland National Parks how to make a booking guide.
Always check
- Park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
- Bureau of Meteorology weather forecasts.
- Current bushfire warnings and incidents and also fire bans and restrictions.
Book well in advance for popular spots
It is recommended that you book well in advance (at least 6 weeks) for the most popular camping spots, especially during peak periods like public and school holidays. There is a 12 month booking horizon for all camping areas in Queensland unless access is prevented for management or safety purposes, check Park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
You can browse our parks to search for camping areas by facility, accessibility, location and things to do such as bushwalks, picnics and fishing.
Making your booking
- Before booking online through the Queensland National Parks Booking Service, see how to make a booking for more information.
- Once booked, check your emails for a reservation and payment confirmation message confirming that your camping and/or vehicle access permit has been booked and paid for. The email will contain your camping permit and/or vehicle access permit tag/s, along with a Tax Invoice and a reservation and payment confirmation pdf.
- Print (or collect/create) your camping tag/s. If you are unable to print the camping tag attached to your email then you can write your permit number, camping area, arrival/departure dates, number of persons authorised, surname and vehicle registration on a piece of paper, place the paper in a clear, weatherproof bag and attach it to your camping structure. To help rangers easily identify it, the camping tag or paper with your required details must be displayed in a conspicuous position on your tent, vehicle or other equipment used for camping immediately after camping commences.
Frequently asked questions
Read frequently asked questions about making an online booking through Queensland National Parks Booking Service.
Modifying your booking (changes, cancellations and refunds)
We understand plans change and, with enough notice and if a site is available, you can often change your booking. Find out more about how to modify a camping booking.
Access your booking online if you would like to:
- change camp site
- change date and/or duration
- request a refund
- update registration number.
Camping fees
From 1 July 2024, fees for camping permits in our national parks and other protected areas, forest reserves, state forests and recreation areas are:
- $7.25 per person per night, or $29.00 per family per night
- $4.00 per person per night for students and accompanying adults on approved educational excursions.
Family rate
A family group is defined as one or two adults and accompanying children under 18, up to a total of eight people. Children under five years of age camp for free.
Example one
Group: two adults + three to six children
Fees: one family
Total fee = $29.00 per night
Example two
Group: three adults + five children
Fees: one family ($29.00) + one adult ($7.25)
Total fee = $36.25 per night
Camping fees ready reckoner
| Number of nights | Number of people | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | One family | |
| 1 | $7.25 | $14.50 | $21.75 | $29.00 | $36.25 | $43.50 | $50.75 | $29.00 |
| 2 | $14.50 | $29.00 | $43.50 | $58.00 | $72.50 | $87.00 | $101.50 | $58.00 |
| 3 | $21.75 | $43.50 | $65.25 | $87.00 | $108.75 | $130.50 | $152.25 | $87.00 |
| 4 | $29.00 | $58.00 | $87.00 | $116.00 | $145.00 | $174.00 | $203.00 | $116.00 |
| 5 | $36.25 | $72.50 | $108.75 | $145.00 | $181.25 | $217.50 | $253.75 | $145.00 |
| 6 | $43.50 | $87.00 | $130.50 | $174.00 | $217.50 | $261.00 | $304.50 | $174.00 |
| 7 | $50.75 | $101.50 | $152.25 | $203.00 | $253.75 | $304.50 | $355.25 | $203.00 |
| 8 | $58.00 | $116.00 | $174.00 | $232.00 | $290.00 | $348.00 | $406.00 | $232.00 |
| 9 | $65.25 | $130.50 | $195.75 | $261.00 | $326.25 | $391.50 | $456.75 | $261.00 |
| 10 | $72.50 | $145.00 | $217.50 | $290.00 | $362.50 | $435.00 | $507.50 | $290.00 |
All prices include GST.
Gift vouchers
An electronic gift voucher (previously called gift card) can be purchased for whole dollar amounts. Once payment is successfully made, the gift voucher number will be emailed to your account email address.
Gift vouchers can be used to pay for:
- online camping permits (including Great Walks camping permits)
- online vehicle access permits.
Gift vouchers do not guarantee or reserve a place at camping areas as bookings are subject to availability. Customers with a gift voucher must have a valid camping permit before setting up camp. Gift vouchers are treated like cash and as such will not be replaced if lost or stolen. Gift voucher numbers are valid for 36 months from date of purchase. If vouchers purchased or issued as a refund are not used within this period, you are unable to exchange for other refund options.
Permits for special groups
Organised groups are able to request a special account—educational group account or commercial tour operator account—for pre-booking camping online. Bookings must be paid for at time of booking.
- Educational group accounts—holders of educational group accounts have access to special use areas that are not available to other account types. Discounts also apply for these groups.
- Commercial Tour Operator (CTO) accounts—holders of commercial tour operator accounts have access to special use areas that are not available to other account types.
To apply for a special account, complete a request form through the Queensland National Parks Booking Service. Supporting documentation will be required to confirm eligibility for a special account.
Customers requesting special account types are subject to an approval process. Once the account type is approved bookings are able to be made and confirmation emails will be sent to the customer. Bookings must be paid for at time of booking.
Make a new booking
- Book online
- Book at an over-the-counter booking office
If you cannot book through one of these channels, phone 13 QGOV (13 74 68). Mobile phone charges may apply.
Read our frequently asked questions about making an online booking.