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

Photo credit: © John Augusteyn

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

North Jardine River camping area

North Jardine River camping area features sandy sites on the northern bank of the Jardine River, on Telegraph Road, 32km south of Injinoo.

Accessible by

Camping area facilities

Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
Generators allowed (conditions apply)
Tent camping
Camper trailer camping
Tent camping beside car

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.
Visiting Jardine Heathlands safely for important safety information.

Camping area features: sandy sites on the northern bank of the Jardine River.

Location: on the Telegraph Road, 32km south of Injinoo.

Map: North and South Jardine River camping areas map (PDF, 88.5KB)

Access: the camping area can only be reached by four-wheel-drive vehicles and off-road campervans and camper trailers. It is not accessible for caravans or conventional buses.

Number of sites: six numbered sites.

Site	Camp size	Other comments
1	Maximum two car and trailers (six people).	Beside the old Jardine River crossing.
2	Maximum four cars and trailers (10 people).	Beside the old Jardine River crossing.
3	Maximum two car and trailers (six people).	Elevated site looking over the Jardine River.
4	Maximum two car and trailers (six people).	Elevated site looking over the Jardine River.
5	Maximum two car and trailers (six people).	On the edge of a sandbar, near the Jardine River.
6	Maximum three cars and trailers (eight people).	Near the old telegraph line crossing of the Jardine River.

Camp sites are suitable for: tents or off-road camper trailers.

Camp site surface: dirt.

Facilities: none.

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: generators that operate at a noise level less than 65dB(A) at 7m are 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