The elected Council has debated the provision of free camping in the Ballina Shire on a number of occasions and the position of Council has constantly been not to provide these facilities due to the large number of privately owned caravan parks in the Shire. The preference of Council is to encourage visitors to support approved accommodation providers who have invested in our community. 
It is acknowledged that other businesses benefit from the provision of free camping however on balance the elected Council has determined that the best outcome for our community is to support the existing accommodation providers.