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Starkvale camping area
The Starkvale camping area is located in a forest setting, close to walking tracks approximately 2km south-east of Robinson Gorge lookout.
Accessible by
- 4WD
Camping area facilities
- Wood-fired barbecue (BYO wood)
- Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
- Picnic tables
- Toilets (non-flush)
- Tent camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Tent camping beside car
- Walking
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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
Expedition.
- Visiting Expedition safely for important safety information.
Camp beside Starkvale Creek at Robinson Gorge section, Expedition National Park.
Photo credit: Steven Vigar © Queensland Government
Camping area features: in a forest setting, close to walking tracks.
Location: located 2km south-east of Robinson Gorge lookout, Starkvale camping area can be accessed from the main entry to the park from Taroom.
Map: Robinson Gorge map
Access: the camping area can be reached only by 4WD vehicles and high clearance off-road camper trailers. It is not accessible for caravans or buses.
Number of sites: open area with additional separate nodes (not individually numbered or bookable).
Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping beside your car; walk-in camping; high clearance off-road camper trailers.
Camp site surface: grass.
Facilities: pit toilets and rainwater tank. Tank water is unreliable so bring your own drinking water. Treat tank water before use.
Open fires: allowed (except when fire bans apply) in fire rings only. Bring your own clean-milled firewood. Do not bring in or collect bush wood.
Generators: prohibited.
Essentials to bring: at least 7 litres of water per person per day (for drinking, cooking and washing), insect repellent, gas stove and fuel, and sealable containers for rubbish. Read more about before you visit.
Mobile phone coverage: not available.
Bookings
Book online or learn about our camping booking options.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Expedition safely and camp with care.
- There are currently no park alerts for this park.