Eliot Falls camping area
Eliot Falls camping area is nestled in woodland between Canal and Eliot creeks, close to the famed scenic Eliot and Twin falls, this popular camping area is an oasis for travellers.
Accessible by
- High clearance 4WD
Camping area facilities
- Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
- Toilets (non-flush)
- Picnic tables
- Tent camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Tent camping beside car
- Walking
Photo credit: Queensland Government
A tent camp site at Eliot Falls camping area. Photo: Queensland Government.
Camping area features: nestled in woodland between Canal and Eliot creeks, close to the famed scenic Eliot and Twin falls, this popular camping area is an oasis for travellers.
Location: close to the northern boundary of Heathlands Resources Reserve, at the joining of Canal and Eliot creeks.
Map: Eliot Falls camping area map
Access: the camping area can only be reached by high clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles and off-road campervans and camper trailers. Access is not suitable for buses, caravans or low clearance vehicles. Access to Eliot Falls camping area involves a deep creek crossing at Scrubby Creek. The creek can be more than 1 metre deep in sections and driving through is only recommended for experienced four-wheel drivers.
Number of sites: 31 numbered, multi-use sites suitable for off-road campervans or camper trailers. Six commercial operator sites (numbered 1 to 6 not listed below).
Camp sites vary in size and shape. In the table below, sites that are roughly square or rectangle shaped, a length x width measurement is provided. For odd shaped camp sites, the area of frontage is provided, as well as the minimum and maximum width.
| Site | Camp size | Site dimensions | Other comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Maximum two cars and trailers (six people) | 10m x 17m (length x width) | Multi-use. Suitable for tents, off-road camper trailers, off-road campervans |
| 8 | Maximum two cars and trailers (six people) | 21m frontage, 7m min width, 14m max width | Multi-use. Suitable for tents, off-road camper trailers, off-road campervans |
| 9 | Maximum one car and trailer (four people) | 13m x 12m (length x width) | Multi-use. Suitable for tents, off-road camper trailers, off-road campervans |
| 10 | Maximum one car and trailer (four people) | 11m x 13m (length x width) | Multi-use. Suitable for tents, off-road camper trailers, off-road campervans |
| 11 | Maximum one car and trailer (four people) | 12m x 11m (length x width) | Multi-use. Suitable for tents, off-road camper trailers, off-road campervans |
| 12 | Maximum one car and trailer (four people) | 9m x 9m (length x width) | Multi-use. Suitable for tents, off-road camper trailers, off-road campervans |
| 13 | Maximum two cars and trailers (six people) | 14m x 8m (length x width) | Multi-use. Suitable for tents, off-road camper trailers, off-road campervans |
| 14 | Maximum one car (six people) | 13m x 10m (length x width) | Multi-use. Suitable for tents, off-road camper trailers, off-road campervans |
| 15 | Maximum three cars and trailers (eight people) | 15m x 14m (length x width) | Multi-use. Suitable for tents, off-road camper trailers, off-road campervans |
| 16 | Maximum one car and trailer (four people) | 10m x 9m car park (length x width) | Multi-use. Suitable for tents, off-road camper trailers, off-road campervans |
| 17 | Maximum three cars and trailers (eight people) | 22m frontage, 5m min width, 10m max width | Multi-use. Suitable for tents, off-road camper trailers, off-road campervans |
| 18 | Maximum two cars and trailers (six people) | 10m x 11m (length x width) | Multi-use. Suitable for tents, off-road camper trailers, off-road campervans |
| 19 | Maximum one car and trailer (four people) | 13m x 15m (length x width) | Multi-use. Suitable for tents, off-road camper trailers, off-road campervans |
| 20 | Maximum one car and trailer (four people) | 8m x 10m (length x width) | Multi-use. Suitable for tents, off-road camper trailers, off-road campervans |
| 21 | Maximum one car and trailer (four people) | 13m x 7m (length x width) | Multi-use. Suitable for tents, off-road camper trailers, off-road campervans |
| 22 | Maximum two cars and trailers (six people) | 17m frontage, 5m min width, 8m max width | Multi-use. Suitable for tents, off-road camper trailers, off-road campervans |
| 23 | Maximum two cars and trailers (six people) | 10m x 8m (length x width) | Multi-use. Suitable for tents, off-road camper trailers, off-road campervans |
| 24 | Maximum one car and trailer (four people) | 8m x 11m (length x width) | Multi-use. Suitable for tents, off-road camper trailers, off-road campervans |
| 25 | Maximum one car and trailer (four people) | 8m x 9m (length x width) | Multi-use. Suitable for tents, off-road camper trailers, off-road campervans |
| 26 | Maximum two cars and trailers (six people) | 6m x 11m (length x width) | Multi-use. Suitable for tents, off-road camper trailers, off-road campervans |
| 27 | Maximum one car and trailer (four people) | 9.5m x 9.5m (length x width) | Multi-use. Suitable for tents, off-road camper trailers, off-road campervans |
| 28 | Maximum two cars and trailers (six people) | 8.5m x 10m (length x width) | Multi-use. Suitable for tents, off-road camper trailers, off-road campervans |
| 29 | Maximum four cars and trailers (ten people) | 13m x 22m (length x width) | Multi-use. Suitable for tents, off-road camper trailers, off-road campervans |
| 30 | Maximum one car and trailer (four people) | 9m x 11m (length x width) | Multi-use. Suitable for tents, off-road camper trailers, off-road campervans |
| 31 | Maximum two cars and trailers (six people) | 16m x 7.5m (length x width) | Multi-use. Suitable for tents, off-road camper trailers, off-road campervans |
Camp sites are suitable for: tents, off-road campervans or camper trailers. Separate areas for commercial operators are provided.
Camp site surface: dirt.
Facilities: hybrid toilets, picnic tables and individual fire rings.
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, a 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.
- Wet season closure: North and South Jardine and Eliot Falls camping areas, Jardine River National Park and Heathlands Resources Reserve 28 January to 31 May 2021
- Temporary closure: camp site 4 Ussher Point camping area, Jardine River National Park 14 October 2020 to 23 December 2021
- Safety advice: Scrubby Creek crossing into Eliot Falls camping and day-use area, Heathlands Resources Reserve 23 December 2020 to 31 May 2021