Blencoe Falls, Girringun National Park Townsville | Tropical North Queensland

Photo credit: Kerry Trapnell © Queensland Government

Photo credit: Kerry Trapnell © Queensland Government

Blencoe Falls camping area

Blencoe Falls camping area features open woodland with large group camping areas and a number of private sheltered sites along the creek.

Accessible by

  • 4WD

Camping area facilities

  • Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
  • Generators allowed (conditions apply)
  • Toilets (non-flush)
  • Tent camping
  • Camper trailer camping
  • Tent camping beside car
  • Walking
  • Scenic drive
  • Canoeing and kayaking
  • Fishing

Always check

Camping area features: open woodland with large group camping areas and a number of private sheltered sites along the creek.

Location: the camping area is signposted near the Blencoe Creek bridge.

Access: the camping area can be reached by four-wheel-drive vehicles only. It is not accessible for trailers, caravans, buses or motorhomes (off-road caravans and camper trailers excepted).

Number of sites: large open areas without separately defined sites. There are also a small number of separate, secluded sites along Blencoe Creek.

Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping beside your car, camper trailers, walk-in camping and large groups.

Camp site surface: dirt and grass.

Facilities: hybrid toilets—as many camp sites are some distance from these facilities, campers are encouraged to bring their own portable toilet if possible.

Open fires: allowed (except when fire bans apply). Fuel stoves are recommended. Firewood must not be collected from the national park.

Generators: only generators that operate at or below 65db(A) are allowed. Generators may be operated between 9.00am and 12.00pm (midday) only.

Essentials to bring: drinking water and rubbish bags. Read more about before you visit.

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

Mobile phone coverage: poor and unreliable.

Visiting safely

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