River Drive Van Park

🏕️ River Drive Van Park — Mighell QLD

PAID CAMP

🚩 Description & Location

🌴 Small, friendly riverside park set on the banks of the Johnstone River, minutes from Innisfail town centre.🛶 Well positioned for fishing, boating, and exploring the Cassowary Coast.🌞 A mix of shady and open sites with casual tropical landscaping.

🪶 History

🪨 Located on Mamu Country, an area rich in rainforest culture and history.🚂 The park site has served travellers since the mid-20th century, originally as a simple riverside stopover before expanding into a full caravan park.🌱 The Cassowary Coast’s sugar industry and river trade shaped the area’s development.

🚻 Facilities and Amenities

🚿 Hot showers and toilets🍳 Camp kitchen with basic cooking appliances🛋️ Undercover seating area🧺 Laundry with coin-operated washers and dryers♻️ Dump point on site💧 Potable water on site📶 Wi-Fi available in common areas

🚗 Vehicle Access

🛣️ Easy access from Bruce Highway via River Avenue🚐 Suitable for caravans, motorhomes, campervans, and tents☔ Sites generally accessible year-round, though some low-lying areas may be softer after heavy rain

🏕️ Stay Information (as at August 2025)

• 📅 Booking: Recommended in holiday periods

• 🏢 Managing Body: Privately operated

• 🛖 Site Type: Caravan park with powered and unpowered sites plus cabins

• 🐾 Pet Policy: Pets allowed on leash

• 🚪 Gate/Access: Reception hours vary, generally daytime

• 📞 Phone: (07) 4061 1620

• 🌐 Web: www.riverdrive.com.au

• 📧 Email: riverdrivevanpark@bigpond.com

💲 User Price Reviews

• "Paid $38/night for powered site in June."

• "Powered site was $40 mid-April — quiet park, nice riverside outlook."

• "$35 unpowered in February — handy location near town."

• "Charged $42 for a powered spot during school holidays in December."(Seasonal variations in rates may apply)NOTE: These are user submitted prices, confirm with camp operator.

📝 Reviews Summary

✅ Positives

• 🌅 Riverside setting with fishing access

• 🧼 Amenities kept clean

• 🚶 Close to Innisfail shops and services

• 🤝 Friendly long-term managers

• 🌴 Shady spots available for summer heat

⚠️ Cautions

• 🦟 Mosquitoes can be bad after rain — bring repellent

• 🚗 Road noise from nearby bridge in some sites

• 🌧 Low-lying sites may get damp in wet season

🍻 Nearby Pubs & Clubs

• 🍺 Queens Hotel Innisfail — riverside pub with meals

• 🍻 Innisfail Hotel — classic country bar and bistro

• 🎯 Brothers Leagues Club — meals and pokies

🏕️ Nearby Campgrounds

• Flying Fish Point Tourist Park — Flying Fish Point QLD — Coastal tourist park 10 min drive away.

• Etty Bay Caravan Park — Etty Bay QLD — Beachside park with cassowary sightings, 20 min drive.

🌄 Nearby Attractions

• 🐦 Etty Bay — cassowary habitat and swimming beach

• 🌳 Wooroonooran National Park — rainforest walks and waterfalls

• 🛶 Johnstone River fishing and boating

🛒 Nearest Supplies

• 🛍️ Coles Innisfail — groceries

• ⛽ BP Innisfail — fuel and basics

• 💧 Water refill on site

• 🏥 Innisfail Hospital — full medical services

🚨 Breakdown & Emergency Info

• 📻 UHF CB: Road Channel = 40 | Emergency = 5

• ⛽ Fuel: 3 min drive to BP Innisfail

• 🏥 Clinic/Hospital: Innisfail Hospital 5 min drive

• 📶 Mobile Signal: Telstra strong, Optus moderate, Vodafone variable

• ⚠️ Wet season may bring flooding risk on local roads

🔚 Final Note

A laid-back riverside stopover with all the essentials, ideal for anglers or anyone wanting a quiet base close to town. Wet season travellers should check river levels before arrival.