Koolmoon Creek headwaters camping area
Koolmoon Creek camping area features a small clearing in the rainforest near Koolmoon Creek, identified by a timber totem.
Accessible by
- Walk-in
Camping area facilities
- Tent camping

Rainforest creek, Koolmoon Creek track.
Photo credit: Queensland Government
Camping area features: a small clearing in the rainforest near Koolmoon Creek, identified by a timber totem.
Location: on Koolmoon Creek track, 1.3km from Koolmoon Creek headwaters trailhead—1km from the trailhead is the turn-off to the 300m track to the camping area. If walking Koolmoon Creek track from the south it is 11.3km from Walters Waterhole camping area.
Access: the camping area can be reached on foot only.
Number of sites: open area without separately defined sites. Maximum camping area capacity is 10 people or five small tents.
Camp sites are suitable for: walk-in camping.
Camp site surface: dirt.
Facilities: none.
Open fires: not allowed. Fuel stoves are recommended.
Generators: prohibited.
Essentials to bring: drinking water, food, rubbish bags, insect repellent and a fuel stove. Read more about before you visit.
Bookings: book online or learn about our camping booking options.
Mobile phone coverage: not available.
Upcoming camping area availability
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Misty Mountains safely and camp with care.
- Temporary road and camping area closure: K-Tree Road, Maple Creek Road and South Johnstone camping area. 12 May to 31 October 2023
- Temporary partial track closure: Koolmoon Creek track, Misty Mountains wilderness tracks 19 August 2020 to 26 September 2024