YABBA CREEK · MARY VALLEY · QUEENSLAND
Slow mornings. Barefoot afternoons.
The kind of camping you’ll talk about all year.
THE GOOD KIND OF GETAWAY
Imbil Camping Retreat sits beside Yabba Creek in Imbil, in Queensland’s Mary Valley. Choose powered, unpowered or waterfront camping, or a ready-pitched bell tent, with shared showers and a camp kitchen. The village is a walk away.
Paddle together. Find a new friend at camp. Pick up a treat in Imbil. Then settle around the fire as the day turns gold.
See the place through our guests’ eyes ↗
Google MapsA great relaxed campground by the creek and perfect hosts.
Google MapsPerfect for families & even couples who want a lovely quiet outlook. Great also that dogs are allowed.
Google MapsClean amenities. Short walk into town. Management and staff very helpful.
Google MapsGreat camp sites for caravan and camp fires
Google MapsClean amenities, GREAT hot showers. Beaut location on the river
Google MapsAnother fantastic stay at Imbil Retreat! We love coming back here - this time our visit was even more enjoyable with Marks friendly hospitality.
Selected positive excerpts about creekside stays, families, facilities, campfires and return visits, ordered newest first. These are individual experiences, not all reviews.
Review snapshot: 21 September 2026. Check Google Maps for the latest reviews and ratings.
A glimpse of life here, through the photos shared by @imbilcampingretreat. A splash, a slow afternoon, a meal together.
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A sunny weekend by Yabba Creek.
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A Father’s Day thank-you to the camp cooks.
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A cricket group’s camp get-together.
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Sunshine and time outside with friends.
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Family time on the water, shared by campground guests.
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Smiles from a camp bingo night.
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The Explorer RV group settles in.
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Memories from a holiday scavenger hunt.
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Jellyfish crafts on a school-holiday morning.
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A sausage sizzle, team colours and new camping friends.
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Colourful creations from a week of school-holiday activities.
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Getting the grounds ready for a weekend of new memories.
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No rush. You’re on creek time.A DAY, THE IMBIL WAY
Paddle, splash or watch the water together. Ask about kayak hire and check the day’s conditions before heading in.
Walk into Imbil for a bakery treat, groceries or a meal. Back at camp, there’s room to simply be together.
Ask about fire-pit hire and wood, subject to current restrictions. On selected dates, there are activities for little campers too.
YOUR OWN LITTLE CORNER
From a simple patch of grass to a tent already waiting.
Choose the stay that suits your crew.
Free-flowing camping for an easy, unplugged escape.
Your waterside escape, with nature as the main event.
A structured site with power for your camping setup.
A tent already waiting. Confirm sleeping arrangements, bedding and power when booking.
For campers bringing their own tent, camper or caravan.
See the official booking system for current prices and availability. Confirm guest limits and site arrangements with reception. Bell tents are pet-free.
Rates & booking conditions →A WARM WELCOME. AN EASY START.
New to camping here? Start at reception. The team can talk you through the grounds and help you find a spot that suits your stay.
Check in, collect your parking permit and display it on your rear-view mirror. Ask the team to point out the camping area that applies to your booking.
For unallocated unpowered camping, choose within the area shown by reception. Look for suitable flat ground and room for your full setup. Ask which available spots suit your group.
If your group is using unallocated camping, the first arrivals can choose with the whole group’s space in mind. Later arrivals still check in at reception before joining you. Camping together depends on availability and your booking arrangements.
WHAT MAKES A GOOD SPOT FOR YOU?
Tell the team what matters most: the outlook, sun and shade, quieter surroundings or the walk to shared facilities. Explore the available options before setting up, within the camping area indicated for your booking.
Get to know the grounds →SOME DAYS HAVE A LITTLE EXTRA MAGIC
School-holiday activities, occasional food vans and live music bring campers together. See what’s coming up during your stay.
See what’s on ↗Activities vary by date. Check the latest programme with the team.
Good mornings are better together. ↗From the camp photo album
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School-holiday activities, food and music from the campground’s published Instagram programme.
From the programme posted on 4 September 2026.
A dash means the time or location was not specified in the post. Confirm any changes with reception.
LESS GUESSWORK. MORE GETAWAY.
The practical things that make a stay feel easy.
Two shared toilet blocks, with hot showers available. Ask reception which facilities are easiest to reach from your preferred site, especially if walking distance or steps matter.
Shared camp kitchen, barbecues, laundry and washing-up facilities. Reception can show you each location and the rubbish collection point at the end of the road.
Buy bagged ice, firewood, drinks and selected supplies at the office shop. Ask about fire-pit hire, wood delivery and current opening hours.
Ask reception for the designated off-leash and dog swimming areas. Use a lead elsewhere.
Before booking a larger family or group, confirm the suitable site and guest limit with reception. Give your full tent dimensions, including any awning, plus your vehicle or caravan size. The team can confirm the guest limit and arrangement that apply to your booking.
For unallocated unpowered camping, reception can explain where your group may set up. The first arrivals can choose a suitable space with the group’s tents in mind, then share the location with friends. Each arriving party must check in before joining you. Adjacent space is not guaranteed; confirm your group’s booking arrangements and availability with the team.
See the arrival guide ↓Use the official park map and ask reception about the route from your preferred site. The shared kitchen and washing-up facilities are not necessarily in the same place. If distance, slopes or steps matter to you, discuss this before booking.
View the park map ↗Check the current bedding, sleeping arrangements, electrical supply and minimum stay before booking. Bring the linen, pillows and blankets specified in your booking confirmation. Bell tents are pet-free.
The campground’s May 2026 update describes a fenced off-leash area and a designated off-leash dog swimming area. Elsewhere, dogs must be on a lead and stay with you. Ask reception for the current boundaries and pet conditions.
The office shop offers fire-pit hire, firewood, ice and selected supplies. See the hire and shop guide for board prices. Firewood delivery is offered; check the day’s order cut-off. Bring-your-own fire pits must be at least 30 cm off the ground and catch the coals. Always check current fire restrictions.
Firewood, ice & shop guide →Allow for one vehicle at your campsite and ask about visitor parking for another car. If you need to unload a second vehicle, arrange this with reception; unloading permission does not include parking it at your site. Display your parking permit as directed. Reception has confirmed EFT/card payment facilities. Check arrival and departure arrangements in your booking and contact reception for late arrival; office hours can change.
Check the programme above, including music times, before you book. Food vans and special meals run on selected dates. Read arrival messages for changes and same-day announcements. If you would prefer a quieter stay, ask the team about your dates.
This is a natural waterway. Water levels and conditions change, so check local advice and supervise children closely. Ask about current fishing restrictions before bringing your gear. Read the current cancellation and weather policy before booking.
Booking conditions ↗A LITTLE FURTHER AFIELD
Pick up groceries at Imbil IGA, find takeaway drinks at the Railway Hotel bottle shop, or enjoy a bakery stop and a meal in the village.
Explore Borumba Dam or head to Kenilworth. Check opening times and local conditions before you set off.
YOUR NEXT GOOD MEMORY STARTS HERE
Booking opens the official Imbil Camping Retreat reservation system.
