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

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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

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South Jardine River camping area

South Jardine River camping area features sandy sites on the southern bank of the Jardine River, on the old Telegraph Road, 24km south of the Jardine River Ferry Crossing.

Accessible by

High clearance 4WD

Camping area facilities

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

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

Location: on the Old Telegraph Track, 32km north of Eliot Falls camping area or 24km south of the Jardine River ferry crossing via the Northern Bypass Road.

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: seven numbered sites.

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