Lonesome camping area
The Lonesome bush camping area is set alongside the banks of the Dawson River, this camping area is a grassy area surrounded by brigalow scrub and tall open forest.
Accessible by
- Conventional vehicle
Camping area facilities
- Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
- Tent camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Campervan camping
- Tent camping beside car
- Walking
The shade of tall eucalypts covers campers at Lonesome section, Expedition National Park.
Photo credit: Melitta Marr © Queensland Government
Camping area features: alongside the banks of the Dawson River, this camping area is a grassy area surrounded by brigalow scrub and tall open forest. Please note that Dawson River does not have permanent water.
Location: located approximately 4km from the lookout, access to the camping area is via the Arcadia Valley Access Road and is approximately 500m from the road.
Map: Lonesome map
Access: the camping area can be reached by conventional vehicles. It is accessible for trailers, campervans, motorhomes and caravans.
Number of sites: open area without separately defined sites.
Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping beside your car; walk-in camping; caravans; camper trailers, campervans and motorhomes.
Camp site surfaces: grass.
Facilities: one fire ring.
Open fires: allowed (except when fire bans apply) in fire rings only. Bring your own clean-milled firewood. Do not bring in or collect bush wood.
Generators: prohibited.
Essentials to bring: at least 7 litres of water per person per day (for drinking, cooking and washing), insect repellent, gas stove and fuel, and sealable containers for rubbish. Read more about before you visit.
Bookings: book online or learn about our camping booking options.
Mobile phone coverage: limited, generally unavailable.
Upcoming camping area availability
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Expedition safely and camp with care.