Crediton State Forest Mackay

Camping in Crediton

Spend the night camping under the stars at The Diggings and Denham Range camping areas.

To secure a camp site, visitors must book their camping permit before they visit Crediton State Forest. Mobile phone reception is unreliable at The Diggings and Denham Range camping areas.

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

Crediton Hall Campground is managed by Mackay Regional Council. Campers can book online or self-register upon arrival using the self-registration envelopes available from a dispenser at the toilet block.

Park-specific conditions

  • Camp fires are allowed in fire rings only (except when fire bans apply). Bring your own clean, milled timber. Fuel stoves are recommended.
  • Generators are only allowed at The Diggings camping area. Generators must operate at or below 65dB(A) are allowed. Generators may be operated between 9.00am and 8.00pm only.
  • Dogs and other domestic animals are not permitted in Crediton State Forest camping areas overnight.

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  • Situated along a high mountain ridge, Denham Range camping area offers cool breezes and views across the vast landscape of the Brigalow Belt bioregion.

    • Tent camping
    • No caravan camping
    • Camper trailer camping
    • Campfires allowed
    • Toilets
    • No showers
    • No barbecue
    • No picnic tables
    • No wheelchair access
    • No generators allowed
    • No dogs permitted
  • Situated in an open grassy clearing surrounded by tall trees near a calm section of Broken River, the Diggings camping area is a tranquil place to set up camp.

    • Tent camping
    • No caravan camping
    • Camper trailer camping
    • Campfires allowed
    • Toilets
    • No showers
    • No barbecue
    • No picnic tables
    • No wheelchair access
    • Generators allowed (conditions apply)
    • No dogs permitted