Jourama Falls, Paluma Range National Park Townsville

Photo credit: Photo: Jodie Bray ©Qld Govt

Photo credit: Jodie Bray © Queensland Government

Jourama Falls camping area

Jourama Falls camping area is located beside Waterview Creek, this camping area is a popular swimming and picnic spot and a good place for birdwatching.

Accessible by

  • Conventional vehicle
  • Trail bike
  • Bicycle

Campground facilities

  • Electric/fuel barbecue (free of charge)
  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets (non-flush)
  • Tent camping
  • Caravan camping
  • Camper trailer camping
  • Motor home camping
  • Cold showers
  • Tent camping beside car
  • Walking
  • Canoeing and kayaking
  • Swimming

Features: located beside Waterview Creek, this camping area is a popular swimming and picnic spot and a good place for birdwatching.

Location: the camping area is about 300m from the park entrance, beyond the second causeway.

Map: Jourama Falls camping area map (PDF, 177.1KB)

Access: the camping area can be reached by conventional vehicles. It is accessible to trailers, caravans and buses.

Number of sites: open area without separately defined sites.

Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping beside your car, caravans, camper trailers, motor homes and large groups.

Camp site surface: grass.

Facilities: water (treat all water before drinking), composting toilets, a shower cubicle is available (bring your own shower bag), picnic tables and gas barbecues.

Open fires: not allowed. Fuel stoves are recommended.

Generators: prohibited

Essentials to bring: rubbish bags and insect repellent. Read more about before you visit.

Bookings: book online, over-the-counter, at a self-service kiosk, or by phone. Advance bookings are advisable, especially during school holidays, when the camping area is extremely popular.

Mobile phone coverage: poor, until you get back to the highway, 4.5km from the park.

Upcoming campsite availability

Visiting safely

For more safety information see Visiting Jourama Falls safely and camp with care.