Trashed free camps

Good point. I know some travellers are bad, but we have come across a fare number of trashed campsites that have been trashed by so called locals, but the poor old travellers were getting the blame. I recall one in particular in SA where we arrived we were disgusted with a great mess on one camp spot and thinking it was caused by fellow travellers, others there quickly told us a car load of hoons from the nearby town had camped there the night before and caused all sorts of problems, even the Police had to be called. It was left to the travellers to clean it up. On another occasion we pulled into a free camp spot and there were a number of people cleaning up the toilets after hoons had smeared faeces all over the walls. Again, the old travellers were the ones doing the cleaning. Kevin

Pretty well right in town, nearly opposite the excellent caravan park which we stayed at, as we are not camping on this trip. But as we drove further along the river towards Lake Copeton we saw many more great campsites - all for free! People, gotta look after them - these places are gems. We are having a luxurious little trip away from home, have been checking out the Outback Beds members places. We are members of this group, they are mainly in outback NSW and a few of us in SW Qld as well. But just were amazed at some of the beautiful free campsites we have seen on this trip - and they need looking after. Regards Toni

Most free camps I've been to are clean and treated with respect, it would be dumb to do otherwise.
The ones that are close to townships are used for parties by the local youth.

The same thing happened at a free park in north Queensland some years ago. The manager of a near by van park made the mess, then took photos of it to the council.

But he was photographed doing it, the photos were sent to the council.

His aim was to get the council to close the free park.

He made a goose of himself.

We stayed at Kokerbin rock for a couple of days last week, magic. However the council is closing it down because people are riding quad bikes all over it.
Like someone with a caravan has a quad bike in tow.
Fortunatley the council is going to make another free camp area about 3klms away at the old tennis courts at Kwoyln.
Then make Kokerbin rock a day visit area.

G'day Kris and Kev

As hard as it is to get motivated, I do think that biting the bullet, grabbing a pair of gloves, and making some attempt to clean up others' rubbish is a good way to go. I think I'd draw the line at cleaning filthy toilets though - probably grab the shovel and head bush.

Cheers
John