Mount Surround holiday Park

🏕️ Mount Surround Campground, Mount Surround QLD

PAID CAMP

🌄 Description & Location

Situated in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, roughly halfway between Townsville and Ayr, this privately hosted Hipcamp occupies 70 acres of shady paddock beside a scenic lake. Ideal for families, groups, and birdwatchers, the site blends wide grassy spaces with peaceful lakefront access and open-sky views.

🏞️ History

• Located on Bindal and Wulgurukaba Country, the land holds cultural and environmental value aligned with seasonal water flow and wildlife.

• Formerly known as Mountain View Lake Holiday Park, the property has evolved into a family-friendly camping hub under the current hosts Cathy and Wayne, noted for maintaining a relaxed, stewardship-focused operation.

🧰 Facilities and Amenities

• ⚡ Both powered and unpowered vehicle/tent sites across expansive paddocks

• 🚽 Male/female toilets with hot showers

• 🍳 Covered camp kitchen with BBQ grills, gas cooktops, fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster, picnic tables

• 🧺 Laundry tubs (hot water) and coin-operated washers

• 🔥 Campfire rings provided; firewood sold on-site with honesty box system

• 💧 Filtered dam water for drinking; bring drip trays

• 🐾 Pet-friendly—dogs on leash only

• 🚐 Access for camper trailers, caravans, motorhomes

• 📶 Reasonable mobile reception; strong Telstra coverage

🚗 Vehicle Access

• 🛣️ Easy gravel vehicle access directly off the Bruce Highway, halfway between Townsville and Ayr

• 🚐 Paddocks level and firm; suitable for large rigs

• 🔄 Easy drive-in/out with wide turning space

Stay Information (as at July 2025)

• 💰 From Tariff Rate 3

• 📅 Booking essential—via Hipcamp

• 🏢 Privately hosted by Cathy & Wayne

• 🏕️ Site type: informal bush/lakeside campground

• ⏳ Max stay: not stated—check listing

• 🐾 Dogs allowed on leash

• 🚿 Self-contained not required (toilets & showers provided)

• 🚪 Arrive at caretaker’s instruction—phone on arrival

🍺 Nearby Pubs & Clubs

• 🍻 Mount Surround Tavern (~1 km): country meals and cold drinks

• 🍺 Ayr & Townsville (~45 km): full-service pubs and restaurants

🏕️ Nearby Campgrounds

• 🌿 Big Crystal Creek Camping Area (~50 km): national park creekside amenities

• 🌳 Mount Elliot Bush Camps (~within 10–20 km): varied bushwalk-in sites

🎣 Nearby Attractions

• 🌄 20-acre dam: kayaking, paddleboarding, dam-side swimming

• 🚶 Nature trails around the lake edge

• 🐦 Wildlife spotting including wallabies, waterbirds

• 🌲 Scenic drives into Mount Elliot

🛒 Nearest Supplies

• ⛽ Fuel, groceries, and services: Ayr (~45 km) or Townsville (~48 km)

📋 Reviews Summary

👍 Positive

• 🌳 Spacious, shady lakeside paddocks and peaceful setting

• 🧼 Clean amenities and well-kept communal areas

• 🔥 Fire rings and camp kitchen praised

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family and pet-friendly atmosphere with wide space to run

⚠️ Cautionary

• 🦟 Bring insect repellent—dam and bush attract flies & midges

• 📶 Reception occasionally weak—Telstra works best

• 🚪 Access instructions critical—follow caretaker guidance on arrival

🚨 Breakdown & Emergency Info

• ☎️ Emergency: Dial 000

• 📡 UHF channels: Road = 40, Emergency = 5

• ⛽ Fuel/service in Ayr and Townsville

• 🧭 Bring water, shade, mozzie repellent; unsealed ground can be dusty/damp

🧭 Final Note

Mount Surround Campground offers a peaceful lakeside escape with friendly hosts, solid facilities, and a welcoming rural vibe. A perfect stop‑over or weekend getaway—book ahead and enjoy the open paddocks, wildlife, and fresh air.