Choosing a campsite in Queensland can either make or break your entire trip. It’s important for one to conduct thorough research before settling on a specific campsite for your family getaway. Though it might be confusing if you are not sure about what you should be looking for while researching in the first place. Even for frequent campers, they may enjoy the same location maybe or even trying out new ones. In this article, we will be discussing some of the key things you should be on the lookout for when choosing a campsite. Without further delay, let’s begin.
The size of the campsite in Queensland
Different sites vary in sizes so it’s important to select the one that will suit your needs and whatever plans you may have during your trip, not to mention what you will be bringing along as well. Keep in mind how many people will be accompanying you for the trip, whether you have a large tent or if you will be camping in your trailer or RV, is the space available enough for all your camping gear such as tables, chairs, kitchen appliances etc. and also key consideration is whether you will be having campfires. One thing you wouldn’t want is your campfire to be too close to your tent or gear so as to avoid fire breakouts. The fun thing about being outdoors is the fresh air and plenty of space you tend to get as compared to being indoors. You wouldn’t want to bump into other campers or find your things in other people’s spaces.
The campsites condition
If possible, you could check out some of the campsites that are not too far from your neighborhood in person just to have a glimpse of what to expect in the case you decide on picking one to settle with. Be on the lookout for things like ant hills (if you know you know), ground surface because where you choose to sleep is the most important decision when picking a camping site. This is because finding a flat ground to pitch your tent is critical. You can imagine how uncomfortable your night will be if you pitch your tent on uneven ground that has tiny rocks and sticks on it. Also be on the lookout for any glasses, rubbish or metal on the ground as this may ruin your gear. Lastly, make sure your site has good drainage, natural ground cover and perhaps good lighting.
Do those campsite have shade?
Knowing how hot and sunny the weather can be in Australia, it would be nice to visit a campsite that has trees and shade just to make the area cooler. If you can, visit the different sites physically check whether there are trees around and you could inquire what kind of trees are in that location. Some trees tend to drop limbs or seeds unexpectedly which can actually cause damage to your car or even tent, therefore it’s important to inquire about such information and ask if there have been such cases before. Remember you want to position your tent somewhere you can get shade under the afternoon sun so it would be more effective if you asked the camps facilitators for guidance. Also if you enjoy resting on a hammock after a long day of activities then you will need a location with trees.
Amenities and Facilities
Every campsite has their own different amenities that they offer to campers. These amenities range from bathrooms, toilets, kitchen and barbeque area, electricity, pool, children’s play area, dog area, sauna, hot baths, massage rooms etc. If you intend on glamping there are some great amenities that stand out from the usual camping so if that’s what you are looking for then glamping is ideal for you. If you are not that key on your site having electricity can opt to camp on unpowered sites. Make sure to check out our extensive list of amenities and facilities at Murphy’s Creek Escape and book your stay with us as soon as you can.
Safety and security
How safe is the location you plan on visiting? Theft and even sometimes vandalism can occur on some campsites when your tent, equipment or vehicle are left unattended to. As much as such cases may be rare, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Try to find out if such cases happen or have happened in the past and if it’s a frequent thing. Read reviews of the location you’ve identified to see whether there will be any mentions of security issues. Don’t be afraid to ask the campsite facilitators questions like whether they have safety patrol, security cameras and what their check in and check out process is like. It’s important to choose a campsite that has some level of security. Lastly, you could also ask the staff at your campsite or park officials from surrounding parks to advise you on which campgrounds to avoid or to advise on the most secure and safe campsites.
In conclusion, it’s important that every camper has an enjoyable and fun camping trip wherever they choose to stay. We hope these tips will help you find the best campsite near you or in Queensland.