Speewah (tent only sites) camping area
Speewah camping area features an open grassy area fringed by rainforest trees, near the Speewah trailhead for the Barron Gorge National Park long-distance walking network.
Accessible by
- Conventional vehicle
Camping area facilities
- Electric/fuel barbecue (free of charge)
- Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
- Toilets (flush)
- Tent camping
- Cold showers
- Short walk to tent
- Walking
A gas barbecue is provided for campers.
Photo credit: Queensland Government
Features: an open grassy area fringed by rainforest trees, near the Speewah trailhead for the Barron Gorge National Park long-distance walking network.
Location: 5.2km along Stoney Creek Road from the Speewah turn-off on the Kennedy Highway.
Access: the camping area can be reached by conventional vehicles. It is necessary to park vehicles in one of the parking areas and walk a short distance to camp.
Number of sites: a large communal tent area that can accommodate multiple groups (up to 45 people).
Camp site surface: grass.
Facilities: picnic tables, gas barbecues, flushing toilets and cold showers (toilets and showers are wheelchair accessible).
Open fires: allowed only in the fire pit in the communal tent area. Elsewhere, fuel stoves are recommended.
Generators: not permitted.
Essentials to bring: drinking water, fuel stove, first-aid kit, rubbish bags, insect repellent and a screened tent or mosquito net. 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 Speewah safely and camp with care.
- There are currently no park alerts for this park.