Paluma Range National Park Townsville

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Camping in Paluma Range

There are 2 designated camping areas with facilities in Paluma Range National Park. Advance bookings are advisable, especially during school holidays, when the camping areas are extremely popular.

Remote bush camping for experienced bushwalkers is also available.

Car at Jourama Falls camping area

Jourama Falls camping area has space for caravans, motorhomes and camping trailers

Photo credit: Phil Copp © Queensland Government

Camping permits are required and fees apply. A camping tag with your booking number must be displayed at your camp site.

Park-specific conditions

Access may be restricted during the summer wet season when creeks rise and causeways are impassable. Occasionally, in the dry season, the park will be closed because of fires.

A 'look but don't touch' approach should be taken with all animals.

Read more about staying safe and looking after the park.

  • Jourama Falls camping area is located beside Waterview Creek. This is a popular camping area and a good place for birdwatching.

    • Tent camping
    • Caravan camping
    • Camper trailer camping
    • No campfires
    • Toilets
    • Showers
    • Barbecue (wood/fuel/coin)
    • Picnic tables
    • Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
    • No generators allowed
    • No dogs permitted
  • Big Crystal Creek camping area is located beside Big Crystal Creek, in the Mount Spec section of Paluma Range National Park. This is a popular camping area and a good…

    • Tent camping
    • No caravan camping
    • Camper trailer camping
    • Campfires allowed
    • Toilets
    • Showers
    • Barbecue (wood/fuel/coin)
    • Picnic tables
    • Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
    • Generators allowed (conditions apply)
    • No dogs permitted
  • Mount Spec remote bush camping is hike-in only.

    • Tent camping
    • No caravan camping
    • No camper trailer camping
    • No campfires
    • No toilets
    • No showers
    • No barbecue
    • No picnic tables
    • No wheelchair access
    • No generators allowed
    • No dogs permitted
  • Mount Halifax remote bush camping is hike-in only.

    • Tent camping
    • No caravan camping
    • No camper trailer camping
    • No campfires
    • No toilets
    • No showers
    • No barbecue
    • No picnic tables
    • No wheelchair access
    • No generators allowed
    • No dogs permitted