Lizard Island National Park Tropical North Queensland

Watsons Bay camping area

Watsons Bay camping area is just behind the beach in scenic Watsons Bay. Some shade is offered by beachfront vegetation.

Accessible by

Walk-in
Boat

Campground facilities

Toilets (non-flush)
Electric/fuel barbecue (free of charge)
Picnic tables
Mooring points
Anchoring allowed
Walking
Cultural and historic sites
Tent camping
Long walk to tent

Camp sites have limited shade. Photo: Queensland Government.

Camping area features: just behind the beach in scenic Watsons Bay. Some shade is offered by beachfront vegetation. The camping area is adjacent to the day-use area and close to the network of walking tracks around the island.

Location: in Watsons Bay on the north-west side of Lizard Island.

Access: on foot from the airstrip (1.2km; campers must carry all their gear) or by boat in Watsons Bay.

Number of sites: five sites (separate but not numbered).

Camp sites are suitable for: tents.

Camp site surface: sand.

Facilities: composting toilet, picnic tables and gas barbecue (burners only, no hot plates). Poles are also provided for erecting shelters for shade. Water is available from a hand pump 250m from the camping area or from a tap at the Marlin Bar. Treat all water before drinking.

Open fires: not allowed.

Generators: not permitted.

Essentials to bring: rubbish bags, insect repellent, insect-proof tents, tarpaulins for extra shade and pots and pans to use on the barbecue. Water containers and water-treating equipment are also required. Read more about before you visit.

Bookings: book online or learn about our camping booking options.

Mobile phone coverage: not available.