CMCA Greenpatch Campground Gordonvale QLD

Bruce Highway, Gordonvale 4865, QLD Australia

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About this Park

Located on the western bank of the Mulgrave River in Gordonvale, Far North Queensland, CMCA Greenpatch Campground offers a relaxed, dog-friendly camping experience just a short walk from the local shopping centre. Now managed by CMCA, this council-owned campground is no longer free - payment is required to confirm your site booking.

The campground features:

  • 42 unpowered grass sites, including tent-only and all-weather drive-through options
  • Public dump point
  • On-site custodian
  • Adjacent public amenities and coin-operated showers (2 x $1 coins required)
  • Some of the 8 or 10 metre sites will have shade cover
  • All campers welcome including walk-ins with tents and car accommodation

Maximum stay limit of 7 nights in any 21. The maximum stay applies collectively to all persons travelling or staying together. Separate or consecutive bookings made under different names do not reset or extend the maximum stay period.

Greenpatch welcomes all types of campers, and self-containment is not required. We do not offer overnight vehicle storage. Whether you're travelling in a van, motorhome, or pitching a tent, this peaceful riverside location is a perfect base to explore Gordonvale and the surrounding region. 

Park rules

  • Same-day bookings close at 6:00 PM AEST
  • Maximum stay of 7 nights within any 21-day period
  • Park guests must familiarise themselves with Park Specific rules and comply with Custodian directives at all times.
  • Gates close at 6.00pm each night and there will be NO entry after 8.00pm without prior arrangement.
  • Check in recommended after 1:00pm, check out before 11am otherwise further fees will apply.
  • NO permanent camping. Maximum continuous stay of strictly 7 Nights in any 21 Night period.
  • Site Fees MUST be paid prior to your night’s stay. Guests who fail to make payment by 6:00pm that day may be asked to vacate immediately.
  • NO grey or black water to be discharged to the ground, no matter what site you are on. You must use the dump point to empty your wastewater or take it with you. If you do not have a sealed container please borrow a wheeled tote from the Custodian. A bucket is not acceptable to collect and carry wastewater to the dump point.
  • Pets MUST be on leads always when outside the vehicle, with leads no longer than 2m, and owners are responsible for cleaning up after your pets. Pets are not permitted near any food preparation areas. A maximum of two pets per site.
  • NO personal campfires are permitted.
  • Make yourself aware of site emergency procedures - these will be displayed on the noticeboard and signage. The Custodian will advise you of any evacuation orders and a siren will advise of the need to evacuate immediately.
  • Generators only permitted between 8:00am and 7:00pm for no longer than 4 hours in a day and 2 hours at a time, and only to run when someone is present at the RV. Please be aware of your neighbours when using generators.
  • NO smoking or vaping is permitted within the park grounds unless inside the guest’s own vehicle and this is not to impact other guests.
  • Abusive, disruptive, and unruly behaviour will NOT be tolerated and can result in removal from the park.
  • Keep noise to a minimum and no noise after 9pm. Guests are responsible for visitor behaviour.
  • NO washing of vehicles or RVs within the campground.
  • All guests have access to the communal amenities and coin-operated showers.
  • Visitors are to park their vehicle outside the campground.

Park closures

  • Closed for Wet Season - 29 November to 30 April

Cancellation and Refund Policy

  • Cancel more than 48 hours before noon on your check-in day and receive a full refund to your original payment method or a Park Funds credit.
  • Cancellations made within 48 hours of noon on your check-in day, and no-shows, are not eligible for a refund.
  • No refunds apply for early departures or shortened stays after check-in.

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Reviews

  • Unpowered drive through 09/13/2026
    Great Park. The custodian was very friendly. Great place to stay. Would stay again. No road noise once inside van.
    Lisa James
  • Unpowered Van Site (up to 8m) 09/11/2026
    Beautiful spot, great host.
    Wayne Edmondson
  • Unpowered Van Site (up to 10m) 09/10/2026
    Enjoyed the site. Stayed another night. Lots of rain made the grass long.
    Steve Carter
  • Unpowered drive through 09/10/2026
    Great location. Road noise can be annoying. Just use ear plugs.
    Steve Carter
  • Unpowered Van Site (up to 8m) 09/08/2026
    Always a great place to stay. This was a return visit. Sadly council hadn’t been to cut the grass & it was looking very untidy, especially around the amenities & dump point
    Robyn Pollock
  • Unpowered Tent Site 09/08/2026
    Great overnight stay. Caretaker Greg was welcoming. I didn’t use the showers etc but had a look. Great facility. Thx
    Faye Grigoropoulos
  • Unpowered Van Site (up to 10m) 09/06/2026
    An excellent park.
    Mick Adams
  • Unpowered Van Site (up to 10m) 09/05/2026
    Lovely little spot, toilets and showers were a pleasant experience ($2 for 4 minutes) Camp host was a great, very informative guy, well done guys, loved our stay. 👌
    Ian De Villiers
  • Unpowered Van Site (up to 10m) 09/05/2026
    Once again a wonderful safe place to stop. Caretaker Greg is a perfect host.
    Tracey Washbrook
  • Unpowered Van Site (up to 10m) 09/05/2026
    Well situated for day trips. Close to Cairns. Our site was close to road so traffic noise can be heard. Clean amenities, dump point, great Caretaker. Sites a bit on the small side but doable
    Karen Lamberton
  • Unpowered Van Site (up to 10m) 09/04/2026
    Great campsite with very clean amenities. Well run by Greg who was superb. Close to Cairns too. Looking forward to comeing back.
    Terry Gartland
  • Unpowered Van Site (up to 10m) 08/31/2026
    Great campground. Greg, the caretaker was very helpful and so lovely. There wasn't much room to park our car, that's the only reason I have 4 stars, otherwise a fantastic place to stay.
    Anonymous
  • Unpowered Van Site (up to 10m) 08/31/2026
    Great camp, Greg was such a great host
    Ashley Board
  • Unpowered Van Site (up to 8m) 08/30/2026
    Convenient place to stay. Close to shopping centre, food shops and servos. 20km from Cairns. Fairly new amenities. $2 hot shower. No laundry. Highway noise at night and some sites are slightly sloped. Nice lawned area. Lots of bins and water. Overall a great campground.
    Mark Abbott
  • Unpowered drive through 08/29/2026
    Fantastic custodian who maintained her composure even after a big day of dickheads not doing the right thing or not complying with guidelines. Very good campground for the cost considering the premium location of Cairns nearby. Council provided amenities were first class, clean and well lit. Proximity to highway and busy pathways did make for noisy nights.
    John Edmonds
  • Unpowered drive through 08/28/2026
    Fantastic park, with the bonus of toilets and $2 showers! Greg the custodian was so friendly and easy going. Woolworths on the highway 10 minutes away. Nice walk up into the town of Gordonvale, with an IGA, pharmacy, bakery, pub and more. Perfect spot to set up and do some day trips to the Tablelands, waterfalls loop, Mossman Gorge & northern beaches. Also only 30 minutes from Cairns city.
    Nadine Coleman
  • Unpowered Van Site (up to 10m) 08/27/2026
    Peaceful stay
    Barbara Uridge-McInerney
  • Unpowered Van Site (up to 10m) 08/27/2026
    What a beautiful campground. Custodians were very friendly. Our van was parked up against the road so there was some road noise. Amenities were spotless. Thank you CMCA.
    Dagmara Peron
  • Unpowered drive through 08/25/2026
    Toilets and showers were cleaned beautifully, Greg the caretaker was really lovely and managed the park with consideration so that everyone enjoys Gordonvale’s Greenpatch! Thank you CMCA, Greg, Cleaners and the council.
    Susan Quacinella
  • Unpowered drive through 08/24/2026
    Thoroughly enjoyed our week in Gordonvale CMCA PARK, close to shops and short drive into Cairns. An extremely busy camp so book in
    Michelle Hamilton
  • Unpowered Van Site (up to 10m) 08/23/2026
    Great place to stay. Very popular with park at capacity. Loved the warm showers.
    Steve Carter
  • Unpowered Van Site (up to 8m) 08/23/2026
    Great site. Some road noise but it does reduce through the night. Park at max capacity but the caretaker did fantastic job of getting everyone into their spot.
    Steve Carter
  • Unpowered Van Site (up to 10m) 08/22/2026
    Good park to visit Cairns to solve some issues or visit the attractions.
    Luis Alfred
  • Unpowered Van Site (up to 8m) 08/21/2026
    Great place to stop. Easy walk into town for supplies or just to look around. Amenities are excellent and cleaned daily. The caretaker Greg is friendly and has local knowledge to share.
    Tracey Washbrook
  • Unpowered Van Site (up to 8m) 08/21/2026
    A fabulous site, well maintained and managed. Thank you
    Ros Peck
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