Camping facilities are basic. There are no showers or hot water. There are a few camping sites to choose from, or people can stay in the old prisoner's barracks, The Penitentiary. Each cabin contains bunks with mattresses and a wooden stove for heating. The painted rocks, a major attraction on Maria Island 'Although there is a barbecue area, campers are advised to bring their own portable stoves.
Campers explore the island on foot or bicycle.
The main activities are bushwalking, swimming and, for the more adventurous, diving and rock climbing.