Barakula State Forest Southern Queensland Country

Photo credit: John Cambourn © Queensland Government

Barakula State Forest has a vast network of roads. Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government

Dogwood Creek camping area

This forest is a major supplier of cypress pine—so expect to see logging trucks. The state forest is known for providing good fishing opportunities after rains and is a haven for wildlife watchers.

Camping area facilities

Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
Tent camping
Camper trailer camping
Tent camping beside car
Walking
Dogs permitted (on leash)

Always check

Park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
Bureau of Meteorology weather forecasts.
Current bushfire warnings and incidents and also fire bans and restrictions.
Your camping permit is booked.
Any park-specific camping information for Barakula.
Visiting Barakula safely for important safety information.

Dogwood Creek camping area.

Photo credit: John Cambourn © Queensland Government

Camping area features: Open woodland setting adjacent to Dogwood Creek

Location: 19km north-west of the Barakula Forest Station. Follow the signs to the Dogwood Creek camping area.

Access: the camping area can be reached by conventional vehicle in dry weather only. It is accessible for trailers; off-road high clearance caravans and small off-road high clearance motorhomes.

Number of sites: open area without separately defined sites. Maximum of 40 people.

Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping beside your car; walk-in camping; off-road high clearance caravans; camper trailers; small off-road high clearance motorhomes.

Camp site surface: dirt.

Facilities: None.

Open fires: allowed (except when fire bans apply). Fuel stoves are recommended.

Generator use: prohibited.

Essentials to bring: drinking water, rubbish bags, insect repellent, clean-milled firewood. Read more about before you visit.

Mobile phone coverage: not available.