Ussher Point camping area
Ussher Point camping area is very remote and isolated. Close to the beach and cliffs and surrounded by coastal heath vegetation.
Accessible by
- High clearance 4WD
Camping area facilities
- Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
- Generators allowed (conditions apply)
- Tent camping
- Tent camping beside car
- 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.
- Visiting Jardine Heathlands safely for important safety information.
Camping area features: very remote and isolated. Close to the beach and cliffs and surrounded by coastal heath vegetation.
Location: on the eastern boundary of Jardine River Resources Reserve on the far-northern east coast of Cape York Peninsula.
Access: the camping area can only be reached by four-wheel-drive. Camper trailers are not recommended.
Number of sites: four numbered sites.
| Site | Camp size | Other comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximum one vehicle (four people). | 2km inland from the beach. Surrounded by heath vegetation with good protection from south-easterly tradewinds. |
| 2 | Maximum two vehicles (eight people). | Surrounded by heath vegetation with some protection from south-easterly tradewinds. |
| 3 | Maximum one vehicle (four people). | Open site on the dunes beside the beach. |
| 4 | Maximum one vehicle (four people). | Open site on the coastal cliff with excellent views. Limited beach access. |
Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping only.
Camp site surface: dirt.
Facilities: none.
Open fires: allowed (except when fire bans apply) in existing fireplaces only. Do not collect firewood in 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, 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 partial closure: Eliot Falls boardwalk, Apudthama National Park (CYPAL) 18 April to 28 June 2024
- Temporary closure for aerial planned burning: North Jardine camping area, Apudthama National Park (CYPAL) 1–30 July 2024
- Temporary closure: camp site 4 Ussher Point camping area, Apudthama National Park (CYPAL) 14 October 2020 to 30 June 2024
- Apudthama National Park (CYPAL) 9 September 2022 to 30 May 2024
- Safety advice: Scrubby Creek crossing into Eliot Falls camping and day-use area, Apudthama National Park (CYPAL) 23 December 2020 to 12 December 2024
- No access to Saad Point: adjacent to Apudthama National Park (CYPAL) 27 July 2023 to 27 July 2024