Princess Hills, Girringun National Park Townsville | Tropical North Queensland

James Altaffer © Queensland Government

Princess Hills camping area

Princess Hills camping area features separate shady camp sites in open woodland on the banks of the Herbert River.

Accessible by

Campground facilities

Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
Generators allowed (conditions apply)
Tent camping
Camper trailer camping
Tent camping beside car
Scenic drive
Canoeing and kayaking
Swimming
Fishing

Camp site 2. Photo: Tamara Vallance.

Features: separate shady camp sites in open woodland on the banks of the Herbert River. Sites are approximately 15m x 15m in size and about 1km apart.

Location: on the southern bank of the Herbert River, about 4km from the top of the Herbert River Falls.

Maps:

Princess Hills camping area map (PDF, 82.4KB)

Access: the camping area can be reached by 4WD only. It is accessible for off-road caravans and camper trailers.

Boat access: no access provided but canoes and kayaks can be launched from the bank.

Number of sites: two numbered sites. A maximum of 12 people are permitted per site.

Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping beside your car and camper trailers.

Camp site surface: grass.

Facilities: none.

Open fires: allowed in existing fire pits (except when fire bans apply).

Generator use: permitted between 9.00am and 12.00 noon and only if the noise level is less than 55 dB(A) measured at a distance of 7m from the generator.

Essentials to bring: drinking water or water treatment devices and rubbish bags. Read more about things to know before you go.

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

Mobile phone coverage: very limited.