Seven best places to pitch your tent near Gympie

From cool and green and by freshwater creeks, to stunning ocean views, sand and fishing,  these getaways are all affordable and within easy reach.

Double Island Point, Teewah and Inskip Point, are all iconic holiday spots in the Gympie region.

Camping has never been more popular and there are so many top spots in the south east that it's easy to get confused. To help cut through, we've picked out the best seven camping spots near Gympie to pitch a tent.

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Some campgrounds at Inskip remain closed due to the gastro outbreak, and there are visitors pouring into the region unlike ever before, but it is still not too hard to find a great camping area not too far from Gympie.

Access is currently restricted to the Cooloola Recreation Area.

Here are some of the best Gympie region destinations to pitch a tent and enjoy a relaxing break.

Inskip Point ocean beach with Wide Bay Bar and Fraser Island to the north.

Amamoor State Forest and National Park

WHERE: 20km south-west of Gympie along the Amamoor Creek Road.

“Dry forests, riverine rainforests, and hoop and bunya pine plantations” are what make the Amamoor State Forest and National Park such a peaceful getaway. Camping areas and short walks are provided.

Amamoor Creek

The setting of the famed Gympie Music Muster, the Amamoor Creek campsite offers luscious views among a tall rainforest.

Facilities include potable water, toilets, cold showers, barbecues and fire rings and dogs are allowed.

COST: $6.65 per person per night, or $26.60 per family per night (all prices may have been updated)

Charlie Moreland camping area, Imbil State Forest

ACCESSIBLE by conventional two-wheel-drive vehicles, the Charlie Moreland camping area features open forest and grassy setting close to Little Yabba Creek and native pine plantations.

WHERE: Accessed via Sunday Creek Road, off the Kenilworth – Maleny Road about 7km south of Kenilworth township.

Charlie Moreland Camping Area, Kenilworth State Forest, Queensland. /Queensland

COST: $6.65 per person per night, or $26.60 per family per night

Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area

LYING opposite the southern tip of Fraser Island at the entrance to Tin Can Bay, Inskip is bound by the Pacific Ocean on its eastern side and Tin Can Bay and Great Sandy Strait to the west.

There are limited sites suitable for access with 2WD vehicles, small caravans and camper trailers, and be aware of sand depressions, which can develop at any time.

COST: $6.55 per person per night, or $26.20 per family per night.

Teewah Beach

The 15km camping zone at Teewah Beach is only accessible by high-clearance 4WD with low range capacity from Noosa North Shore or Rainbow Beach.

Drive to conditions and check tide times to make sure you’re driving two hours either side of low tide.

Where: Teewah Beach, Great Sandy National Park

COST: $6.65 per person per night, or $26.60 per family per night

Glastonbury Creek

LOCATED west of Gympie, the Brooyar State Forest features a variety of forest types, panoramic views from a high cliff-top lookout and cool rainforest creeks.

Camp with a tent, trailer or van in the open grassy area of Glastonbury Creek.

WHERE: 20 minutes north-west of Gympie

Campers from Sydney get ready to pack up from a wet Glastonbury Creek camping area in the Brooyar State Forest.

COST: $6.55 per person per night, or $26.20 per family per night

Kenilworth Bluff Creek

Set on 100 acres, this getaway offers plenty of room for a private spot, either by the spring-fed creek or in a paddock by the mountains.

The Mary River is available for swimming or kayaking at the end of the grounds.

WHERE: 44 Wilcox Rd, Kenilworth

COST: From $15 per night (for two), no powered sites

Originally published as Seven best places to pitch your tent near Gympie