Camping and holiday parks
Find out where to camp on the Coast and visit the Sunshine Coast Caravan Parks website for details on council's caravan parks and camping grounds.
Council operates six holiday parks in the Sunshine Coast area. Visit the Sunshine Coast Holiday Parks website for information regarding each of these parks.
The Sunshine Coast's visitor information centres have a range of brochures and information to assist travellers.
Camping and rest areas
There are camping and rest areas located across the Sunshine Coast where overnight camping is allowed. Camping and overnight stays are only allowed in approved locations. These areas are signed. Penalties apply for illegal camping. Dogs are permitted on leash only and under effective control. Dogs must not interfere with wildlife or other recreational users.
General and recreational vehicles can stop at a rest area for up to 20 hours unless signed otherwise, but they are not camping sites or an accommodation option. It is important motorists use rest areas designated for the type of vehicle they are driving.
Residents are urged to take personal responsibility for hygiene, including washing hands before and after use at public facilities including bringing hand sanitiser and disinfectant wipes to use on surrounding surfaces as an extra precaution.
Camping is not permitted on public land, parks and foreshores. This includes camping in a tent, in a vehicle or on the ground.
The Obi Obi Creek crossing number 2 at Kidaman Creek (also known as Bonney Park and Obi Obi Ck East Park) is not a designated campsite and camping is prohibited in this area. The parks are for day use only.
Coochin Creek
The Coochin Creek camping area is managed by Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing. It is located four kilometres east of the Bruce Highway off Roys Road (Bruce Highway heading south from the Sunshine Coast). Turn down Roys Road and follow the signs. A permit is required and fees apply.
For more information refer to the Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing website.
Jimna's Peach Trees camping area
The camping area is about four kilometres from the township of Jimna. It is at the western edge of the Upper Mary Valley forests and parks. The Jimna forests include towering hoop pine plantations, several walking tracks and a creekside camping area. A permit is required and fees apply.
For more information refer to the Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing website.
Booloumba Creek camping areas
There are three camping areas at Booloumba Creek. They are located about 13 kilometres from Conondale. A permit is required and fees apply.
For more information refer to the Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing website.
Jowarra rest area
The rest area is located on Steve Irwin Way. It is just south of the Caloundra turn-off on the Bruce Highway. Overnight camping is permitted.
Main Roads rest areas
For more information refer to the Department of Transport and Main Roads website.