Turtle Street camping area
Turtle Street camping area is located under coastal she-oaks with easy access to the beach.
Accessible by
- Boat
Camping area facilities
- Anchoring allowed
- Tent camping
- Campervan camping
- Short walk to tent
- Walking
- Snorkelling and diving
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Fishing

Camp behind the dunes at Turtle Street.
Photo credit: A. Congram © Queensland Government
Camping area features: bush camping under coastal she-oaks with easy access to the beach.
Location: follow the unsealed roads north from Southend.
Access: 4WD and boat only.
Number of sites: undefined.
Camp sites are suitable for: tent,, 4WD camper trailer, 4WD camper van.
Camp site surface: sand.
Facilities: none.
Fires: Prohibited (open and closed). Gas or liquid fuelled stoves for cooking purposes are permitted.
Open fires on tidal land (beaches): prohibited (lighting, keeping or using a fire)
Generators: not permitted.
Essentials to bring: all food and drinking water, sturdy rubbish bags, insect repellent, sun protection, first aid and reliable torch. Read more about before you visit.
Bookings: book online or learn about our camping booking options.
Mobile phone coverage: unreliable. Marine radios and satellite phones are recommended.
Upcoming camping area availability
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Curtis Island safely and camp with care.
- Curtis Island National Park, Conservation Park & State Forest 12–16 June 2023
- Turtle Street Camp site Upgrade 1 May to 30 June 2023
- Smoke Advice - Prescribed Burning Operations 26 May to 9 June 2023
- Visitors to Great Barrier Reef reminded to be SharkSmart 14 October 2020 to 22 August 2023