Bloodwood camping area, Conway Range trail
Looking for a challenge! If you are well prepared, fit and experienced hike-in or cycle-in to Bloodwood camping area nestled amongst old bloodwoods on top of a ridge located 19.1km along the Conway Range trail.
Accessible by
- Bicycle
- Walk-in
Camping area facilities
- Toilets (non-flush)
- Tent camping
- Long walk to tent
- Walking
- Mountain biking
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
Conway.
- Visiting Conway safely for important safety information.
Looking for a challenge! If you are well prepared, fit and experienced hike-in or cycle-in to Bloodwood camping area nestled amongst old bloodwoods on top of a ridge located 19.1km along the Conway Range trail.
Getting there and getting around
Bloodwood camping area is located in Conway National Park. From Airlie Beach travel southwest along Shute Harbour Road for about 11km and turn left onto Brandy Creek Road. Follow this road onto Forestry Road through to the national park car park.
- From the Forestry Road car park follow the Conway Range trail for 19.1km to Bloodwood camping area.
Camping area features: nestled among old bloodwoods on top of a ridge.
Location: 11.6km from Repulse Creek camping area; 19.1km from the Forestry Road car park and 7.4km from the Airlie Beach trailhead.
Map: Conway trails map
Access: the camping area can only be reached on foot or by mountain bike.
Number of sites: open area without separately defined sites (first in best situated!)
Camp sites are suitable for: walk-in and cycle-in camping only.
Camp site surface: dirt, grass.
Facilities: tank water (treat before drinking) and pit toilets.
Open fires: prohibited. Fuel stoves are recommended.
Generators: not allowed.
Essentials to bring: rubbish bags, insect repellent, toilet paper. Read more about the Conway Range trail.
Bookings: book online or learn about our camping booking options.
Mobile phone coverage: poor, occasional network coverage can be obtained at elevated points along the trail between Hayward lookout and Airlie Beach.
Read more about staying safe and looking after the park.
Upcoming camping area availability
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Conway safely and camp with care.
- Conway National Park planned burn activities 17–21 June 2024
- Temporary closure: Kingfisher walk, Conway National Park 27 February to 30 October 2024
- Conway National Park: Conway Range trail, Conway National Park 20 May to 30 October 2024
- Conway National Park. Feral Animal Management Program 22 April to 15 July 2024
- Extended baiting program for feral pigs and foxes on Conway National Park, Dryander National Park, Dryander State Forest and Dryander Forest Reserve 24 February 2024 to 10 January 2025