Bowling Green Bay National Park Townsville

Alligator Creek valley, Bowling Green Bay National Park Photo credit: Phill Copp © Queensland Government

Bowling Green Bay National Park—a stunning mosaic of coastal wetlands and rainforest on mountain tops Photo credit: Phil Copp © Queensland Government

Alligator Creek camping area

Spend a night camping in the cool refuge of Alligator Creek camping area with easy access to walking tracks and the spacious day-use area.

Accessible by

  • Conventional vehicle

Camping area facilities

  • Telephone (pay phone)
  • Toilets (flush)
  • Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
  • Tent camping
  • Camper trailer camping
  • Campervan camping
  • Short walk to tent
  • Walking

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Always check

For your safety. Water levels can rise rapidly in Alligator Creek without warning. Do not enter the creek during or following heavy rain.

Spend a night camping in the cool refuge of Alligator Creek camping area within easy access to walking tracks and the spacious Alligator Creek day-use area.

Camp sites are nestled in the shady riparian forest near Alligator Creek and offer a variety of camping options, refer to the camping area summary table below.

Getting there and getting around

The Alligator Creek camping area is in the Mount Elliot section of Bowling Green Bay National Park about 25km south of Townsville on the Bruce Highway (there is no public transport).

  • Turn off the Bruce Highway onto Alligator Creek Road.
  • Travel 6km south on Alligator Creek Road to reach the Alligator Creek day-use area.
  • Once at the Alligator Creek day-use area follow the directional signs to the entrance of the Alligator Creek camping area.

Wheelchair access

Camp site 1 at Alligator Creek camping area is an accessible camp site suitable for persons with a disability.

The Alligator Creek day-use area toilets, some of the picnic facilities and the Alligator Creek walk are wheelchair-accessible.

Before you visit

Opening hours

Alligator Creek camping area is open all year round. Access may be closed at times due to localised flooding, severe weather or park management activities.

Check park alerts for Bowling Green Bay National Park for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.

Camping area features

Access: Alligator Creek camping area can be reached by conventional vehicle. The camping area is situated adjacent to the day-use area. Camp sites 7, 8 a d 9 are tent-based camping away from your vehicle (short walk to camp site).

Number of sites: 9 camp sites; see camping area summary table below to book a site suitable for your requirements.

Camp sites are suitable for: camp site 1 is an accessible site, suitable for persons with a disability, camp sites 1–4 are suitable for camper trailers and tent-based camping, camp sites 5 and 6 are suitable for campervans and tent-based camping, and camp sites 7, 8 and 9 are suitable for tent-based camping away from your vehicle.

Facilities: toilets (flush) are located close to the camping area. Picnic tables (some sheltered), picnic platforms, and electric barbeques are located at the adjacent day-use area.

Camp fires: prohibited.

Generators: not permitted.

Essentials to bring: drinking water, rubbish bags (no bins are provided), insect repellent, fuel or gas stove. Read more about before you visit.

Mobile phone coverage: available.

Camp site numberSuitable forCapacityNotes
1
(Persons with a disability camp site) 		Tent, camper trailer, campervan Max. 6 persons, 1 vehicle and trailer Accessible camp site suitable for persons with a disability.
2 Tent, camper trailer, campervan Max. 6 persons, 1 vehicle and trailer Reverse vehicle onto camp site.
3 Tent, camper trailer, campervan Max. 6 persons, 1 vehicle and trailer Reverse vehicle onto camp site.
4 Tent, camper trailer, campervan Max. 6 persons, 1 vehicle and trailer Reverse vehicle onto camp site.
5 Tent, campervan Max. 2 persons, 1 vehicle Not suitable for camper trailers.
6 Tent, campervan Max. 2 persons, 1 vehicle Not suitable for camper trailers.
7 Tent camping away from vehicle Max. 4 persons Park vehicle in parking bay. Short walk to tent site. Open camping area with no defined sites.
8 Tent camping away from vehicle Max. 4 persons Park vehicle in parking bay. Short walk to tent site. Open camping area with no defined sites.
9 Tent camping away from vehicle Max. 4 persons Park vehicle in parking bay. Short walk to tent site. Open camping area with no defined sites.

Bookings

Book online or learn about our camping booking options.

Camp sites must be booked and paid for before arriving at the camping area. It is recommended you book early to avoid missing out, particularly during peak visitor periods. The maximum length of stay at this camping area is 7 consecutive nights.

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Visiting safely

For more safety information see Visiting Bowling Green Bay safely and camp with care.