Main Range National Park Brisbane | Southern Queensland Country

Impressive mountain peaks, escarpments and ridges offer breathtaking views. Photo credit: © Janette Asche

Camping in Main Range

Camping permits are required and fees apply. Bookings must be made online and in advance, especially for weekends, public and school holidays. A tag with your booking number must be displayed at your camp site.

It is advised that you bring your own drinking water and/or equipment to treat water before drinking. Water from all taps or taken from creeks within the park should be boiled or chemically treated before drinking.

No bins are provided at the camping areas; campers are asked to take their rubbish with them.

Developed camping areas

There are three developed camping areas in Main Range National Park; Spicers Gap camping area and the Poplar Flat and Manna Gum camping areas at Goomburra. Private campgrounds are located opposite Queen Mary Falls and at Goomburra.

Spicers Gap camping area is located on the eastern side of the range to the south of Cunninghams Gap. The Goomburra camping areas are located on the western side of the range to the north of Cunninghams Gap.

These three camping areas have composting toilets and tap-water. Water availability and quality varies with the seasons and usage. Treat all water before drinking—it is a good idea to always bring your own drinking water. Barbecues are provided at Goomburra only. All camping areas are within short walking distances to graded walking tracks.

A public phone is available at the private Goomburra Valley campground, located 5km west of the park boundary. The phone is located near the office, which is situated approximately 150m north of Inverramsay Road at the entrance to the campgrounds.

Remote area bushcamping

Some opportunities for remote, walk-in bush camping are available within the park. See each individual remote area bush camp description for more information. The availability of fresh water within the park depends on the season and rainfall. Please check the locations and availability of remote area bush camp sites when booking online.

Park-specific conditions

  • Open camp fires are prohibited within Main Range National Park, except at Poplar Flat and Manna Gum camping areas at Goomburra.
  • When camping at Goomburra, you must supply your own firewood for barbecue cooking, or alternatively use a fuel stove. Firewood must not be collected from the park or roadside—fines apply.
  • Dogs are not permitted in camping areas, nor in any area of Main Range National Park. This includes in vehicles on Lookout Road at Goomburra.

Goomburra is a special area for frogs; your cooperation is required to protect them. See more information on being ‘frog friendly' when visiting this part of the park.

Read more about staying safe and looking after the park.

Non-designated sites in Main Range

Camp sites located in areas of the park, away from existing designated sites, will be approved if considered appropriate. To discuss non-designated sites, phone 07 4666 1133. There are no facilities.

  • Davies Ridge remote bush camp

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    Stop at this camp site on your way to other features, or make it your base for exploring the surrounding area.

  • Double Top remote bush camp

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    You'll love the physical challenge of navigating your way on an unmarked trail to this remote camp site.

  • Huntley-Sentinel Saddle remote bush camp

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    Spend a quiet night on a saddle, deep in the park, and surrounded by spectacular views in all directions.

  • Knoll E12 remote bush camp

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    Surrounded by dense subtropical rainforest, this camp site is an old survey point and is popular as a layover on longer walks in the park.

  • Knoll T30 remote bush camp

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    Settle in for the night at this old survey point in a knoll-top clearing surrounded by lush and thick subtropical rainforest.

  • Laidley Creek Falls remote bush camp

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    Pitch your tent in a grassy clearing beside the headwaters of Laidley Creek and near the often-dry Laidley Creek Falls.

  • Lizard South remote bush camp

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    Stay the night at the popular rainforest camp site just south of the spectacular rock shelf called Lizard Point.

  • Lower Panorama Point remote bush camping

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    Offering a feast for the eyes, this elevated and open forest shelf welcomes you with stunning panoramic views.

  • Manna Gum camping area

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    Set up camp beside Dalrymple Creek and be woken in the morning by a melodious chorus of bell miners.

  • Mount Huntley Saddle remote bush camp

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    Immerse your body and mind in this physically challenging hike that leads to a spacious camp site with superb views.

  • Mount Huntley remote bush camp

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    You’ll need to tackle steep climbs, rocky outcrops, thick forest, fragile heaths and rugged cliffs to reach this beautiful camp site.

  • Mount Steamer Saddle remote bush camp

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    Settle in for the night at this sheltered layover spot surrounded by forest dominated by New England blackbutt.

  • Mount Superbus-North Peak remote bush camp

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    Take your pick from two camp sites on Mount Superbus—the highest point in the national park.

  • Mount Superbus-South Peak remote bush camp

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    Explore the Lincoln bomber wreck, not far from one of the highest camp sites in the national park.

  • Paddys Knob remote bush camp

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    Base yourself at this remote camp site high above the Condamine Gorge and explore the south-western part of the park.

  • Panorama Point remote bush camp

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    Explore the Panorama Point area from this camp site nestled in montane heath blanketed by mosses and lichens.

  • Point Pure remote bush camp

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    This open and grassy camp site on Point Pure has magnificent valley and mountain range views.

  • Poplar Flat camping area

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    This grassy and peaceful camping area, nestled by Dalrymple Creek, is a haven for birds and other animals.

  • Ramparts South remote bush camp

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    Set up camp close to a spectacular escarpment on your way to exploring other parts of the park.

  • South Branch remote bush camp

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    Spend the night at this creek side camp below the iconic Steamers Range and majestic Mount Superbus.

  • Spicers-Double Top Saddle remote bush camp

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    Enjoy the sun’s first rays at this charming site on the edge of lush rainforest and sheltered from westerly winds.

  • Spicers Gap camping area

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    Set up your Main Range home-away-from-home at the eastern gateway to historical Spicers Gap.

  • Spicers Peak (East) remote bush camp

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    Discover a magical landscape and eagle-eye views at this sheltered site at the top of Spicers Peak.

  • Spicers Peak (West) remote bush camp

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    Offering space, warm winter sunshine and spectacular views, this is a brilliant stopover on the Spicers Peak circuit.

  • Steamer Creek remote bush camp

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    Follow an old snig trail to this quiet camp site in regrowth forest close to sheoak-lined Steamer Creek.

  • Stern remote bush camp

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    Pitch your ten among luscious ferns at the easternmost end of one of South-East Queensland's most iconic landscape features.

  • Swan Knoll remote bush camp

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    This great stopover spot has sprawling views of volcanic peaks rising from the floor of the Fassifern Valley.