The campground is open 5 days a week. Thursday 9am to Monday 12pm.
The office kiosk is open on Friday and Saturday.
Check out the Booking Calendar on our ‘Bookings’ page to check for availability and days we are open for camping.
Need to contact us?
Please see our Contact Us page for details.
Maintenance days are Tuesday/ Wednesday each week. This means we may be taking care of mowing and fire pits on these days, and we may be unable to answer your call.
Adults - $17 per person/ per night. (17yrs+)
Young Adults - $14 per person/ per night (12yrs to 16yrs)
Children - $11 per person/ per night 0yrs - 11yrs)
Pets - Free *strict conditions apply
Visitors to Camping guests - $5 per person. (Bookings and permits essential - More info below)
Events and peak times may have extra fees and charges.
Arrivals - Anytime between 9am and 8pm.
Check in on arrival.
Check out / departure - Before 2pm on the day of check out.
Note: Monday departures are by 12pm.
Bookings are essential and must be made via our website BEFORE arrival.
Yes… but the following applies:
Bookings are absolutely essential, please email us to add visitors onto your booking.
1 pass per person - $5 per person ( all ages)
Visitors are only permitted from 10am to 2pm. No exceptions. Why? Insurance...
There is a limit of 10 visitor passes for the whole campground each day, book your visitors in as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Fines apply to guests for having visitors on the property who are not booked in and stay after the check out time.
My visitors are coming for dinner???
No problem! they will need to book in as overnight guests.
YES!!
Bookings are essential here at Running Creek.
We keep a low cap of people on the property at any one time.
This ensures your stay is quiet and peaceful with plenty of space around you.
Please see full Rules and Regs page for payment and cancellation policy.
Bookings are made via this website, go to the 'Bookings' page to book.
I don't want to book/pay online, how do I book?
You can book in with our admin team via email, it is a longer process but we are happy to work with you. email our admin at admin@runningcreek.net.au
Can't I just pay you when I arrive?
No, sorry you do need to have a booking in our system before your arrival. This is a strict insurance policy.
We can assist you with a manual booking when you arrive, but this is only an option if you can confirm your arrival at a pre-arranged time with our staff. This means a team member will be on site to meet you on you arrival and get you booked in with our paper booking form.
Please call us to arrange your arrival time for a manual booking.
To make your booking go to our "Bookings" page located at the top of this page. For mobile devices, click on the menu button in the top corner of the page and select "Bookings".
Do not make bookings for other families/couples/friends that are joining you.
Can I just book over the phone?
No, Sorry. Admins are not available over the phone.
I don't want to book/pay online, how do I book?
You can book in with our admin team via email, it is a longer process but we are happy to work with you. email our admin at admin@runningcreek.net.au
Can't I just book/pay you when I arrive?
No, sorry you do need to have a booking in our system before your arrival. This is a strict insurance policy.
We can assist you with a manual booking when you arrive, but this is only an option if you can confirm your arrival at a pre-arranged time with our staff. This means a team member will be on site to meet you on you arrival and get you booked in with our paper booking form.
Please call us to arrange your arrival time for a manual booking.
Email us to cancel your booking. admin@runningcreek.net.au
Check the cancellation Policy on this website and on your booking confirmation.
We do not give refunds. You may be able to transfer your booking to new dates. Check the policy for full details.
Email us at admin@runningcreek.net.au
Please include your booking name and the dates you have booking for.
Sorry, no.
We are not a great fit for party's and large groups or events.
No more than 4 families are permitted to camp together.
5 couples are permitted to camp together.
Maximum of 12 guests in a group.
No. Hanging out in larger groups of more than 12 is not permitted here.
We are all about the peace, quiet and tranquility.
When more people are in a group, you will need to be louder to communicate, and this is disruptive to other campers.
YES! 10pm is our Noise Curfew
Please arrive well before 8pm as there is no driving into or around the campground after 8pm
Music must be off and voices lowered after 10pm.
TIP*** To check your noise, walk from your site to the next site, if you can hear your music or group, your too loud :)
Remember you are in a place of peace, quiet, tranquility!
Keep the music within your camping space. Walk to the next campsite, if you can hear your music, it's too loud.
Playing outdoor games like cricket/soccer/football? No problem! Please make sure you’re playing in a safe area and away from other camping sites.
Be considerate to other campers :)
As an eco-friendly camping facility, we encourage our guests to bring their own facilities, this helps reduce our environmental footprint. Toilets- 7 Toilet units are on site in the main camping area. These include: 4 eco toilets with low water flush on a large holding tank. This system is perfect for our low carbon emissions, and eco-friendly water consumption. 3 portable toilets on the ground to assist those with mobility trouble. Standard water flush and hand wash inside. You are most welcome to bring your own portable toilet, in fact, we encourage it :)
Showers - Showers are available between 7am and 6pm ONLY. Walking access only, 250m walk from the camping area. Soap/towels/toiletries are not provided. Pets are NOT permitted at the shower area.
Dump point - We have created our very own portable toilet/potty/caravan canister dump point!! We currently do NOT have a dump point for large caravan black water tanks, please go to Woodford Show grounds for large waste tanks. |
Bins - 1 large general waste bin located in the main camping area.
Cardboard Bin - please place all flatten clean cardboard into our new cardboard bin. This bin is making a huge reduction in general waste that would go to land fill.
No pizza boxes or soiled cardboard here please :)
Recycling - all drinking Cans/plastic bottles/glass bottles!
Please put all your drinking cans and drinking bottles into our Containers for Change bins located in the waste facility area in the car park at the office kiosk.
We take all your cans to the container for change facility at Burpengary. All proceeds are used in projects that help us create an eco-friendlier environment.
So far, we have planted 350 trees from all your cans!!
Water - We do NOT have any water supply here for campers to use. Please bring in your own water.
Drinking water can be purchased at the office Kiosk.
Power - We do not have power facilities here.
We highly recommend solar units for Happy Campers to get the full benefit of those creature comforts while your away. Although there's nothing quite like going bush old school style!
Generators – Yes, you can use your generator.
Keep a fire extinguisher handy, out and easy to access
Wifi - We do NOT provide any wifi service.
You will need to make sure you are set up to host your own internet access while you stay.
Phone service - We get great Telstra service here, however all other service providers can be very hit and miss.
YES!!
BUT – If you WILL NOT follow the rules below, please… do not camp with us.
All pets are to be contained/ tethered or on a lead, at all times.
Dogs are NOT permitted off lead at campsite.
Dogs are NOT permitted swimming off lead in the creek.
Dogs are NOT permitted to be off lead at ANY time.
Is there any other way we can make this clearer?
If you LOVE your dog, and you LOVE to bring them camping, FOLLOW THE ON LEAD AT ALL TIMES RULE! You are not causing your dog harm by having them on a lead.
(ok, I’m calm, its ok)
Collect all pet waste and dispose of waste in the large bins provided.
This is a City of Moreton Bay local law; you must be in control of your pet at all times. You are responsible for your pet, its waste, its behavior and its damages under local law.
Please note: We are in the bush, please have your pets tick protected.
Pets must always be with their owner. Pets are not to be left unattended at campsites or in caravans.
We love pets, all shapes, and sizes! Dogs are the main camping companion, however, we have met some amazing and unusual camping pets, so if you'd like to bring your pet, and they are not a canine, just ask us first if there are any special requirements necessary.
Horses are NOT permitted. You will see horse pass by the campground regularly, keep pets and children safely inside the camping ground. Remember... on QLD roads, a horse has right of way, please drive with caution and watch for direction given by the horse rider.
We are family friendly, however we do not provide any entertainment or facilities for children.
Children need to be supervised at all times.
Children (all ages) must be with an adult at all facilities and areas of the property.
Children and young adults are not permitted to camp without adult (18+) supervision
YES!!
Running Creek is a small rocky creek that runs through the camping ground.
It does have a swimming water hole or two. Small in width and only arm pit depth when at its best)
It's perfect for pets to swim (on leads)
No camping permitted on the creek bank; all camp sites are set back to allow
communal use of the creek areas.
Perfect to take a chair down and sit with your feet in the water, listen to the birds and sounds of the creek.... ahhh the serenity ;)
Fishing of any kind is not permitted in Running Creek, its a wonderfully diverse and fragile eco-system.
The creek is not suitable for kayaks or large floating devices.
Playing outdoor games like cricket/soccer/football? No problem! Please make sure your playing in a safe area and away from other camping sites.
Games like bosch, kubb, quoits and kite flying are also lots of fun!
Unfortunately, we do have some not permitted activities:
No Whip cracking
No archery and gel blasters
No drones
Do not tie anything into our trees
Rope swings, hammocks and ropes used for any purpose are not permitted.
Free standing hammocks and cloths lines are perfectly fine to use :)
We love a good campfire, and we love letting our Happy Campers enjoy a campfire out here. Be Fire Smart, Be Fire Safe.
Please leave your fire drum in your area after your stay. Our staff will collect firepits on their maintenance day and recycle your ash into our revegetation program.
YES!!
Please purchase our sustainably sourced firewood!
Our supplier is a leader in green waste management. Their product is sourced from Australian sustainably grown and sourced timbers and is often the unusable off cuts from large sawmill companies.
Available from our kiosk office
Bagged firewood is $12 per bag.
Kindling is $5 per bag.
YES! You can bring in your own firewood
However, we do not allow other companies/private persons to deliver wood to the campground or your site.
We have a small supply of fire drums here for you to use. These are simple ½ cut 44gal drums on flat legs.
Fire drums can be collected from the office kiosk if you are unable to find one in your camping area.
Position your fire drum away from trees, over hanging branches, garden areas and long grass.
If you are moving a fire drum, please take care and wear safety gloves.
Please leave your fire drum in your area after your stay. Our staff will collect firepits on their maintenance day and recycle your ash into our revegetation program.
Can I bring my own?
YES! You are welcome to bring your own approved firepit.
Position your fire drum away from trees, over hanging branches, garden areas and long grass.
Please empty your firepit’s ash into one of our fire drums.
Our staff will collect firepits on their maintenance day and recycle your ash into our revegetation program.
Do not put ash into our bins, or onto the ground.
Sometimes you may want to cut your firewood up into smaller pieces.
Please use caution when using an axe. Use appropriate protective gear and clothing.
Axes are not to be used by anyone under the age of 18 on our property.
The use of chainsaws is prohibited on site.
***DO NOT CUT DOWN OUR TREES OR BRANCHES***
Yes!
We have a fully sealed road in to access the campground.
There is a single maintained dirt track through the campground to access camping spaces.
In times of wet weather, not all camping spaces will be accessible by 2WD, please contact us for details if this may affect you.
Motorbikes such as trail bikes or dirt bikes are not permitted to be ridden on this property.
Guests traveling on motorbikes are most welcome, but bikes cannot be ridden through/around the property.
We recommend picking a camping space close to the entry gate to aid you in getting your bike to and from your camping site with ease.
If you are planning to go for a motorbike ride from our property, you will need to push your bike to the entrance gate, before starting it up and mounting. On you return, you must dismount at the entry gate.
Hmm can be tricky….
2 stroke engines are not permitted, so anything with a 2 stroke engine cannot be used here.
Electric scooters? Sure, appropriate safety gear must be worn and for use by15yrs and over only.
Mobility scooter, yes of course, but only by a guest in need and not for children’s use.
Children’s electric cars? Sure, under strict parent guidance and supervision.
Remote control cars? Sure, but please use these in an open area away from camp sites.
Motorised esky’s and home made things? Nah, sorry.
Motorised recreation vehicles including Quad bikes, ATV's, Motor Bikes / Dirt bikes are not permitted
Pushbikes are great, appropriate safety gear must be worn.
Scooters / skateboards? We don’t have any sealed area or concrete areas, so it will be a tough activity. Appropriate safety gear must be worn.
