Jardine River National Park, Heathlands Resources Reserve and Jardine River Resources Reserve Tropical North Queensland

Eliot Falls access, crossing Scrubby Creek

Access to Eliot Falls camping and day-use area is via the Overland Telegraph Track and involves crossing Scrubby Creek. Photo credit: © John Augusteyn

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

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

Always check

Park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
Bureau of Meteorology weather forecasts.
Current bushfire warnings and incidents and also fire bans and restrictions.
Your camping permit is booked.
Any park-specific camping information for Jardine Heathlands.
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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 (PDF, 127.6KB)

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