Amamoor State Forest Sunshine Coast

Amamoor Creek is a tranquil feature that runs beside Amamoor State Forest’s camping and day-use areas. Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government

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Cedar Grove camping area

Camp beside the creek among red cedars and bunya pines and enjoy walks through rainforest and open eucalypt forest.

Accessible by

  • Conventional vehicle

Camping area facilities

  • Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
  • Toilets (flush)
  • Tent camping
  • Caravan camping
  • Camper trailer camping
  • Campervan camping
  • Motor home camping
  • Tent camping beside car
  • Walking

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.

Dogs are not permitted at Cedar Grove camping area. You can camp with your dog at Amamoor Creek camping area.

Getting there and getting around

Cedar Grove camping area is 12km west of Amamoor township via the Amamoor Creek Road. The camping area is nestled in the middle of Amamoor State Forest. The last section of Amamoor Creek Road is gravel—suitable for conventional vehicles, including vehicles towing caravans.

Warning! Heavy rain can flood creek crossings. If it’s flooded, forget it! Wait it out. Flood waters in this area rise and fall quickly and are a hazard to life and property. Even in a small amount of water the current can pick up your car and sweep you away.

Read more information about forest access.

Before you visit

Always check

Read Visiting Amamoor safely.

Cedar Grove camping area

Cedar Grove camping area

Photo credit: Ross Naumann, QPWS volunteer

Camping area details

Check-in and out times: check-in to your camp after 1pm and check-out by 11am on the day of departure.

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. Read more about access to Amamoor State Forest.

Access: The access road includes an unsealed section and is suitable for conventional vehicles, including vehicles towing caravans.

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 firewood), walking tracks.

Open fires: Allowed (except when fire bans apply) only in communal fire rings provided. Fuel stoves are recommended. If there are fire bans you will need to pack a suitable fuel cooking stove instead—check Park Alerts. Read more about campfires and cooking in forest areas.

Generators: Not allowed.

Essentials to bring: Drinking water, rubbish bags or strong sealable containers, insect repellent, clean firewood. If you need a power source, solar panels and inverters can be used here. Read more about before you visit.

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

Mobile phone coverage: Not available. Nearest reliable reception is at Amama day-use area.

Upcoming camping area availability

Visiting safely

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