Davies Creek National Park, Dinden National Park, Dinden West Forest Reserve and Bare Hill Conservation Park Tropical North Queensland

Photo credit: Paul Curtis © Queensland Government

Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government

Lower Davies Creek camping area

Lower Davies Creek camping area is nestled among granite boulders in open woodland beside the crystal clear waters of Davies Creek.

Accessible by

Conventional vehicle

Camping area facilities

Picnic tables
Toilets (non-flush)
Tent camping
Short walk to tent
Scenic drive
Swimming

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Visiting Davies Creek, Dinden and Bare Hill safely for important safety information.

Camping area features: camp sites are nestled among granite boulders in open woodland beside the crystal clear waters of Davies Creek.

Location: in Davies Creek National Park—6.2km from the Kennedy Highway, just off Davies Creek Road.

Map: Lower Davies Creek camping area map (PDF, 187.0KB)

Access: the camping area can be reached by conventional vehicle—the road is not suitable for caravans or large motorhomes. Vehicles cannot be driven onto the camp sites beside the creek—it is necessary to park in one of the car parking areas and walk a short distance to these camp sites.

Number of sites: 8 sites (separate but not numbered) with a maximum of 10 people per group.

Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping a short distance away from your car.

Camp site surface: granite gravel, dirt and sand.

Shade: partial shade

Facilities: picnic tables and wheelchair-accessible toilets.

Open fires: not allowed—fuel stoves are recommended.

Generators: not allowed.

Essentials to bring: drinking water, rubbish bags, a fuel stove, comprehensive first-aid kit, insect repellent and sun protection. Read more about before you visit.

Mobile phone coverage: not available.