Calliope South Campsite - River Ranch, Queensland

Luke Tinson

Great free camping area plenty of space and on the river, great fishing and crabbing

Kathryn Weber

If you like the bush camp feel with a town close by. We'll this would be a good place to bring family and friends.
You can camp anywhere, have fires, pets big med a d small. Quiet at times. You an fish as well.
Keep in mind the Bruce highway is near by.

Kazz A

We camped and stayed for two nights. Locals supplied the firewood, which was wonderful. We had campoven dinners both nights. The bridge was great to fish off, and it was nice to have a paddle out in my kayak, but I was still mindful of crocodiles. We met a lot people here from all walks of life, and the only thing we had in common was travelling Australia's backyard.

Johanna Dolman

Highly recommended. Stayed 2 nights at the South Campsite. The weather helped of course, blue skies, no wind and beautiful temperatures. There were a lot of vans on this side and the north side of the river but plenty of space for everyone, so you don't feel crowded.
Grounds are rough but accessible for 2 and 4WD vehicles. Might be different in wet conditions. The north camp would be accessible in any weather condition. The river is well used by many, either through swimming, boating or fishing. There's a basic toilet block on both sides, but the north side one was closed. You should really have a self sufficient set up for your stay here.
There's a toilet block and potable water in Calliope itself, as well as a dump point for your toilet cassette.
There's a nice historical village, including an old rail carriage, behind the north bank camp that you can access via a short walk across the river. If you want to go by car, you'll have to go back to the Bruce Highway and cross the river that way.
There's a small café too where you can get some nice refreshments.
On one of our days, we went for a drive to Gladstone and Tannum Sands and visited the lookout in Gladstone that overlooks the city, the marina, the port, and the ocean.
Tannum Sands is well worth a visit as the botanic garden in Gladstone.
We had a very pleasant and relaxing stay here.

Ozzie Oz

Good place to get a free camp and rest for the night 48 hours maximum right on the river has good views and good fishing no drinking water here but bore water. Has shelter and table and chairs

Luke O'Connor

Spent a couple of nights on the river. Off grid set-up. Managed to catch a few fish. Toilets on site and bins.

Phillip Hoseason-Smith

Beautiful spot on the river. Tonnes of space away from river front.
Toilet on upper level only. So fully self contained van required.

Marcus

Spacious clean manicured free rest stop. Pulled up just after dark and managed to easily find a spot to set up the swag for the night. No lighting in the area though. Cicadas were very noisy about 450am enough to make you up.

River was a great sight to wake up to the following morning. Has all the makings of a paid camp ground except its free 🙂