Byfield National Park, Conservation Park and State Forest Capricorn

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Photo credit: Naomi Scott © Queensland Government

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Five Rocks camping area

Five Rocks camping area is surrounded by coastal woodland with access to a vehicle-free beach. Explore rugged headlands or fish, swim and surf.

Accessible by

High clearance 4WD
Trail bike

Camping area facilities

Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
Generators allowed (conditions apply)
Picnic tables
Toilets (non-flush)
Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
Tent camping
Camper trailer camping
Shower cubicle (BYO shower)
Tent camping beside car
Walking
Scenic drive
Snorkelling and diving
Swimming
Fishing

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Pandanus camping area, Nine Mile Beach.

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Five Rocks visitor map (PDF, 121.8KB)

Features: surrounded by coastal woodland with access to a vehicle-free beach. Explore rugged headlands or fish, swim and surf.

Location: 28km east of Water Park Creek, just north of Stockyard Point township and accessed via Byfield National Park.

Access: the camping area can only be reached by 4WDs with high clearance. It is accessible for off-road camper trailers—track and weather conditions permitting. Read about road and track conditions.

Number of sites: 12 numbered and defined camp sites. Maximum six people per site.

Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping beside your car. Camp sites 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11 are suitable for off-road camper trailers.

Camp site surface: sand/dirt/timber pallets.

Facilities: cold showers, composting toilets, picnic tables and water (treat before drinking).

Open fires: allowed in fire rings only (except when fire bans apply). Bring your own clean, milled timber. Fuel stoves are recommended.

Generators: allowed. Generators may be operated only between 8am and 7pm providing they have a sound rating of 65 decibels (2.0Kva) or less.

Essentials to bring: insect repellent, sunscreen, first-aid kit, sturdy rubbish bags, drinking water and sufficient fuel for your vehicle. Read more about before you visit.

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

Mobile phone coverage: unreliable—mobile reception may be available from Stockyard Point headland or on the beach at low tide. Consider taking a satellite phone.