Free and Low Cost Camping
Find the best free and low-cost camping in the Australian Capital Territory.
Browse categories for free bush camps, donation sites, and budget reserves in the ACT.
Nestled within the rugged beauty of the Uriarra Forest, the Blue Range Hut Camping Ground offers a unique blend of heritage and natural splendour for outdoor enthusiasts visiting the Australian Capital Territory. This historic site, once a bustling Wo ...
Cotter Campground, Stromlo ACT Popular
A cherished institution for generations of Canberrans and a beautiful discovery for visitors, the Cotter Campground is a magnificent nature-based escape just a short 25-minute drive from the city’s heart. Nestled in a picturesque valley on the banks of th ...
Headrace Flat is another gem in the string of superb free campgrounds scattered along the Buckland River in Victoria’s spectacular High Country. This charming campsite offers a classic riverside bush camping experience, blending easy accessibility wit ...
Step back in time and camp amongst the stars—in more ways than one—at the historic Honeysuckle Campground. Set high in the beautiful Brindabella Ranges within Namadgi National Park, this campground holds a unique place in human history. It occupies the si ...
For the serious adventurer seeking true isolation and a rugged wilderness experience, Mount Clear Campground is the ultimate destination. As the southernmost campground in Namadgi National Park, this is the most remote vehicle-accessible campsite in the e ...
For a unique and rustic bush camping experience with a special focus on equestrian activities, the Old Kowen Homestead camping area is a true hidden gem. Tucked away within the vast expanse of the Kowen Forest, the largest pine plantation in the ACT, this ...
Deep within the southern reaches of Namadgi National Park lies the magnificent Orroral Valley, home to one of the Australian Capital Territory’s most beautiful and remote bush campgrounds. The Orroral Campground offers a true wilderness escape, set on a w ...
Woods Reserve Campground, ACT Popular
For a classic Australian bush camping experience just a stone’s throw from Canberra, Woods Reserve is a spectacular and much-loved destination. Located on the scenic Corin Road, this low-cost campground is nestled in a beautiful valley on the banks of the ...