• Cedar Grove camping area caters for all types of camping structures from tents to motorhomes. Photo credit: ©\; Ross Naumann
• Cedar Grove camping area is set on the banks of Amamoor Creek. Photo credit: ©\; Ross Naumann
• Pick a secluded spot at Cedar Grove camping area or camp next to one of the communal fire rings. Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield ©\; Queensland Government
• Pitch your tent in the open grassy space of Cedar Grove camping area. Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield ©\; Queensland Government
• Bring your caravan to Cedar Grove camping area. Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield ©\; Queensland Government
• Cool off at the waterhole in Amamoor Creek when you camp at Cedar Grove camping area. Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield ©\; Queensland Government

Sleep under the stars and toast marshmallows over a camp fire in the fire rings provided. The open grassy area amongst red cedar and bunya pines is the perfect camping spot and a great base for your Amamoor adventure.

Take a stroll along the Rainforest walk or tackle a longer walk on the Cedar Grove hiking trail.

Cool off in the large waterhole in the creek, easily accessed through the gate near the camping area.

Cedar Grove is a great place to camp if you want to explore the forestry tracks by 4WD and mountain bike or if you plan to avoid the Gympie Music Muster, held at Amamoor Creek camping area.

Getting there and getting around

Cedar Grove camping area is in Amamoor State Forest in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, about 180km north of Brisbane and 20km south-west of Gympie along the Amamoor Creek Road.

The camping area is located in the middle of the park, about 8km along Amamoor Creek Road from the park entrance.

Download Amamoor area parks and forests map (PDF, 229.4KB) (see inset map 2—Cedar Grove Creek camping area).

• From the Bruce Highway, take exit 253 onto Mary Valley Link Road, 20km south of Gympie.
• Turn right onto Mary Valley Road, then left onto Blackgate Road, following the signs to Amamoor township.
• Turn right onto Busby Street, which becomes Amamoor Creek Road.
• Follow Amamoor Creek Road for 4km to the entrance of Amamoor State Forest.
• Caution is required in wet weather. The creek can rise quickly during heavy rainfall, cutting off access.

Before you visit

Opening hours

Cedar Grove camping area is open 24 hours a day. Check-in to your camp after 2pm and check-out by 11am on the day of departure.

Check park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.

• Amamoor area parks and forests map (PDF, 229.4KB) (See inset map 2—Cedar Grove camping area)

Campground features: Open grassy camping area beside riverine rainforest, tall open forest and Amamoor Creek. Dogs are not permitted here.

Location: Travel 12km west from Amamoor township along the Amamoor Creek Road to Cedar Grove camping area.

Access: The access road is unsealed and suitable for conventional vehicles.

Number of sites: Open area without separately defined sites.

Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping beside your car; walk-in camping; caravans; camper trailers; campervans; motor homes; large groups.

Camp site surface: Grass.

Facilities: Water (unsuitable for drinking without treatment as it is pumped from the creek and may contain organisms that can cause illness), toilets, individual fire rings (bring your own clean-milled firewood), walking tracks, pay phone.

Open fires: Allowed (except when fire bans apply) only in fire rings provided. Fuel stoves are recommended.

Generators: Not allowed.

Essentials to bring: Drinking water, rubbish bags or strong sealable containers, insect repellent, clean-milled firewood. Read more about before you visit.

Bookings: book online or learn about our camping booking options.

Mobile phone coverage: Not available. A pay phone is located on the back of camping area registration stand.

Upcoming campsite availability

Visiting safely

For more safety information see Visiting Amamoor safely and camp with care.