Castle Tower National Park Gladstone

Castle Tower bush camping area

Castle Tower bush camping area is set in tranquil bush surrounds.

Accessible by

  • Walk-in

Camping area facilities

  • Tent camping
  • Long walk to tent
  • Walking

Bush camping features: tranquil bush surrounds.

Location: camp wherever they find a suitable site. Choose your camp site carefully to avoid damaging the vegetation.

Access: walk-in bush camping only. By boat across the Awoonga Dam and then by foot across Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) land. Permission must be obtained from the GAWB before entering or crossing their land.

Number of sites: Undefined

Camp sites are suitable for: small tent camping only.

Camp site surface: Dirt/grass

Facilities: None

Open fires: prohibited, gas and/or fuel stove area only.

Generators: not permitted.

Essentials to bring: food and drinking water, sturdy rubbish bags, insect repellent, sun protection, remote area first aid kit, reliable torch, Map 9149 Calliope topographic map, compass and communications equipment. Read more about before you visit.

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

Mobile phone coverage: Unreliable. Satellite phones, UHF radios, PLBs and EPIRBs recommended.

Visiting safely

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

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