Captain Billy Landing camping area
Captain Billy Landing camping area is located directly beside the beach, offering opportunities for beach walking and fishing.
Accessible by
- 4WD
Camping area facilities
- Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
- Toilets (non-flush)
- Picnic tables (some sheltered)
- Tent camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Tent camping beside car
- Walking
- Fishing
Captain Billy Landing camping area.
Photo credit: Queensland Government
Camping area features: directly beside the beach, offering opportunities for beach walking and fishing.
Location: on the eastern extremity of Heathlands Resources Reserve, on the coast.
Map: Captain Billy Landing camping area map
Access: the camping area can only be reached by four-wheel-drive and off-road camper trailers. It is not accessible to caravans or conventional buses.
Number of sites: open area without separately defined sites, a maximum of eight vehicles and 18 people are allowed at any one time.
Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping beside your car and camper trailers.
Camp site surface: sand.
Facilities: hybrid toilet, individual and communal fire rings, picnic tables and a shelter.
Open fires: allowed (except when fire bans apply) in existing fireplaces only. Do not collect firewood from the national park. Fuel stoves are recommended.
Generators: not permitted.
Essentials to bring: adequate food and drinking water, rubbish bags, insect repellent, screened tents or mosquito nets, fuel stove, adequate fuel and spare parts for your vehicle. Read more about before you visit.
Bookings: book online or learn about our camping booking options prior to arrival.
Mobile phone coverage: not available.
Upcoming camping area availability
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Jardine Heathlands safely and camp with care.
- Temporary closure: camp site 4 Ussher Point camping area, Apudthama National Park (CYPAL) 14 October 2020 to 15 December 2023
- Recent estuarine crocodile sighting near Eliot Falls camping and day-use area: Apudthama National Park (CYPAL) 29 September to 9 October 2023
- No access to Saad Point: adjacent to Apudthama National Park (CYPAL) 27 July 2023 to 27 July 2024
- Apudthama National Park (CYPAL) 9 September 2022 to 28 January 2024
- Safety advice: Scrubby Creek crossing into Eliot Falls camping and day-use area, Apudthama National Park (CYPAL) 23 December 2020 to 15 December 2023