Cockatoo Creek camping area, Mount Elliot
Walk-in only camping close to Cockatoo Creek (Mount Elliot section).
Accessible by
- Walk-in
Camping area facilities
- Tent camping
- Long walk to tent
- Walking
Camping area features: a hike-in site near Cockatoo Creek.
Location: 2km from the main Alligator Creek day use area.
Access: the camping area can be reached on foot only. Walk 2km along the Alligator Creek Falls track to Cockatoo Creek.
Number of sites: small area without separately defined sites. Up to six people in total are allowed.
Camp sites are suitable for: walk-in camping.
Facilities: none.
Open fires: prohibited. Bring a fuel or gas stove.
Generators: not permitted.
Essentials to bring: campers must be completely self-sufficient, carrying food, water and a fuel stove. Read more about before you visit.
Bookings: book online or learn about our camping booking options.
Mobile phone coverage: poor.
Upcoming camping area availability
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Bowling Green Bay safely and camp with care.
- Alligator Creek visitor precinct at Bowling Green Bay National Park temporarily closed 2 March 2021 to 31 August 2022
- Bowling Green Bay Conservation Park feral animal baiting program 7 June to 7 July 2022
- Planned burn Cape Cleveland and Mount Elliot sections Bowling Green Bay National Park 29 April to 27 June 2022