Bushland behind a school was found strewn with rubbish while trees were discovered vandalised in disgusting acts of destruction allegedly caused by illegal campers.

The mess behind Kingscliff Public School, a primary school in the coastal town just south of Tweed Heads, has angered parents in the local community.

Photos of the scene show deep cuts slashed into the trunks of trees lining a path leading to a make-shift campground containing two derelict tents.

Rubbish littered the ground, with camp chairs, bikes and a dog bowl also visible at the delinquent site.

Several used needles were also photographed inside a tub at the campground.

View photos Sliced trees and the derelict campsite shown in disgusting photos. Source: Facebook More

Locals complained about the potential hazard after the photos were shared to a community group on Facebook, many sharing their own experiences.

Some said the main resident of the campsite had been seen several times and owned an aggressive dog, which one person claimed once chased him 50 metres.

A woman who said she was a former student at the school described it as “unsafe”, particularly because in her memory, that particular path was frequently used in sport and science classes.

Another person claimed last year there was a group of six tents and several dogs at the campground, but council at the time “moved them on”.

The man who shared the photos said he had reported the current resident to the council, but had yet to be informed on whether action would be taken.

View photos A tub of used needles and a messy campground were found behind the school. Source: Facebook More

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