Freshwater Camping & Day Use Area is a formalised campground within the Cooloola Recreation Area, situated among shady scribbly gum woodland approximately 500 metres inland from the beach on Freshwater Creek.

The site is accessible by 4WD only and accommodates tents beside a vehicle, walk-in camping, and camper trailers with good clearance. Facilities include water (treat before use), flushing toilets, and hot and cold showers.

Showers operate on a coin-operated timer to conserve water. A portable toilet waste disposal facility is located adjacent to the day-use area.

There is no mobile phone reception, so campers should be self-sufficient and well prepared; a pay phone is available on site.