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Bladensburg National Park Outback Queensland

Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland

Be inspired: Wild wild west—wildlife experiences in an Outback park!

‘Go west, young man, go west. There is health in the country, and room away from our crowds’. Such good advice, and many of us are taking it! Our outback parks are a-buzz during the dry season (winter and spring). Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland

Bough Shed Waterhole camping area

Camp beside Surprise Creek, and see wallaroos, red kangaroos and abundant birdlife at the permanent Bough Shed waterhole.

Accessible by

High clearance 4WD

Camping area facilities

Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
Toilets (non-flush)
Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
Tent camping
Camper trailer camping
Tent camping beside car
Scenic drive

Camping area features: camp beside Surprise Creek, and see wallaroos, red kangaroos and abundant birdlife at the permanent Bough Shed Waterhole.

Location: 12km south of park boundary, along the Route of the River Gum tourist drive.

Access: high clearance 4WD is recommended year round. However the camping area may be reached in dry weather by 2WD vehicles with high clearance.

Number of sites: open areas without separately defined sites.

Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping beside your car; camper trailers.

Camp site surface: dirt/grass, may be boggy in wet weather.

Facilities: wheelchair accessible toilets.

Open fires: permitted, except when fire prohibitions or fire bans are in place. Bring your own clean-cut fire wood. Fuel stoves are recommended.

Generators: not allowed, except for medical reasons (conditions apply).

Essentials to bring: all food and drinking water, sturdy rubbish bags and containers, insect repellent, sun protection, first-aid kit, reliable torch, vehicle spares and sufficient fuel. Read more about before you visit.

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

Mobile phone coverage: generally not available; satellite phones and UHF radios recommended.

Upcoming camping area availability