Pyramid camping area
Pyramid camping area is situated in the upper level of the Porcupine Gorge.
Accessible by
- Conventional vehicle
Camping area facilities
- Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
- Picnic tables
- Toilets (non-flush)
- Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
- Tent camping
- Caravan camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Campervan camping
- Motor home camping
- Tent camping beside car
- Walking
Tent site.
Photo credit: Queensland Government
Camping area features: situated in the upper level of the gorge, the camping area is the starting point for the 2.4km return Pyramid track that leads down into the gorge.
Location: 500m from the park entrance and 2.5kms from Mount Emu Road.
Access: when dry, the camping area can be reached by conventional vehicles, camper trailers and caravans with care.
Number of sites: 22 numbered sites. Refer to the table below for camp site details.
| Site no. | Site type | Site dimensions | Capacity (people) | Disabled access | Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caravan/camper trailer | Large—drive through | 6 | Yes | None |
| 2 | Caravan/camper trailer | Medium—reverse into | 6 | No | Fire ring |
| 3 | Caravan/camper trailer | Large—drive through | 6 | Yes | None |
| 4 | Caravan/camper trailer | Medium— reverse into | 6 | No | Picnic table, fire ring |
| 5 | Caravan/camper trailer | Large—reverse into | 6 | No | Fire ring |
| 6 | Caravan/camper trailer | Large— reverse into | 6 | No | Picnic table |
| 7 | Caravan/camper trailer | Large—reverse into | 6 | No | Fire ring |
| 8 | Caravan/camper trailer | Large—reverse into | 6 | No | Fire ring |
| 9 | Tent | 6m x 5m tent pad | 6 | No | Picnic table, fire ring |
| 10 | Tent | 5m x 3m tent pad | 4 | No | Cooking table, fire ring |
| 11 | Caravan/camper trailer | Medium—reverse into | 6 | No | None |
| 12 | Caravan/camper trailer | Large—reverse into | 6 | Yes | Wheelchair accessible picnic table, fire ring |
| 13 | Tent | 6m x 5m tent pad | 6 | No | Picnic table, fire ring |
| 14 | Caravan/camper trailer | Medium—reverse into | 6 | No | Picnic table, fire ring |
| 15 | Tent | 5m x 3m tent pad | 4 | No | Cooking table, fire ring |
| 16 | Tent | 6m x 5m tent pad | 6 | No | Cooking table, fire ring |
| 17 | Caravan/camper trailer | Medium—reverse into | 6 | No | Picnic table |
| 18 | Tent | 6m x 5m tent pad | 6 | Yes | Wheelchair-accessible picnic table, fire ring |
| 19 | Tent | 5m x 3m tent pad | 4 | No | Cooking table, fire ring |
| 20 | Tent | 5m x 3m tent pad | 4 | No | Cooking table, fire ring |
| 21 | Tent | 6m x 5m tent pad | 6 | No | Picnic table, fire ring |
| 22 | Caravan/camper trailer | Large—reverse into | 6 | No | Fire ring |
Campsites are suitable for: tent camping beside your car, caravans, camper trailers, and motor homes.
Campsite surface: dirt.
Facilities: composting toilets and picnic tables.
Open fires: Camp fires are only permitted in the steel fire rings provided. All sites with the exception of site number 1, 3, 6, 11 and 17 have fire rings (refer to table above). Bring your own clean firewood such as untreated, mill off-cuts—collecting firewood from the park is prohibited.
Generators: not allowed.
Essentials to bring: drinking water, fuel or gas stove for cooking and rubbish bags. Read more about before you visit.
Bookings: book online or learn about our camping booking options. Advance bookings required for holiday periods.
Mobile phone coverage: not available.
Upcoming camping area availability
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Porcupine Gorge safely and camp with care.
- Porcupine Gorge NP wet weather seasonal creek rises 3 January to 1 April 2023