Speewah Conservation Park Tropical North Queensland

Photo: Robert Ashdown Qld Govt

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

Campground facilities

Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
Toilets (flush)
Electric/fuel barbecue (free of charge)
Walking
Tent camping
Cold showers
Tent camping beside car
Short walk to tent

A gas barbecue is provided for campers. Photo: Queensland Government.

Speewah camping area map (PDF, 193.0KB)

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 accessible for camper trailers, campervans and small buses driven with care. It is not accessible for caravans.

Number of sites: three numbered sites plus a large communal tent area that can accommodate multiple groups.

Site number	Suitable for	Capacity (number of people)	Site dimensions	Comments
1	Two cars and trailers	10	7m x 11m	Partial shade
2	Two cars and trailers or tents	10	7m x 11m	Partial shade
3	Two cars and trailers or tents	10	7m x 11m	Partial shade
Communal tent area	Tents only	45		It is necessary to park vehicles in one of the parking areas and walk a short distance to camp.

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.