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
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
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
- 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