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Blackbraes National Park Outback Queensland | Townsville | Tropical North Queensland

Hospital Spring, Blackbraes NP Photo credit: Fiona O'Grady © Queensland Government

Camping in Blackbraes

Queensland National Parks Booking System Update

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Bush camping is available at Emu Swamp and Moonstone Hill camping area. Refer to Blackbraes National Park map (PDF, 81.4KB) .

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

Park-specific conditions

  • The camping areas may be closed during the wet season, usually from November to March, when conditions make camping areas inaccessible. See park alerts for up-to-date information.
  • Camp fires are permitted in the fire rings provided, except when fire prohibitions or fire bans are in place. Bring clean pest free firewood such as untreated, mill off-cuts. Collecting firewood from the national park is prohibited. Fuel stoves are recommended.
  • Fossicking in the national park is not permitted.

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  • Camp near Emu Swamp dam offering wide open space and fantastic wildlife viewing.

    • Tent camping
    • No caravan camping
    • Camper trailer camping
    • Campfires allowed
    • No toilets
    • No showers
    • No barbecue
    • No picnic tables
    • No wheelchair access
    • No generators allowed
    • No dogs permitted
  • An open grassy area near Moonstone Hill Resources Reserve.

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