Frankland Group National Park Tropical North Queensland

Photo credit: © Qld Govt

Photo credit: © Queensland Government

High Island camping area

High Island camping area is private boat-based camping – only one group is permitted to camp at any one time.

Accessible by

  • Boat

Camping area facilities

  • Picnic tables
  • Anchoring allowed
  • Tent camping
  • Walking
  • Fishing

Always check

Camping area features

Private boat-based camping – only one group is permitted to camp at any one time

Location: access is from the sandspit on the north-west side of High Island.

Access: by private boat from either the Mulgrave or Russell river boat ramps. Sandbars at the mouth of Mutchero Inlet at Russell Heads makes crossing the shallow river mouth tide-dependent—check tide times before you go.

Number of sites: one large site. Maximum of 11 people.

Camp site is suitable for: boat based camping.

Camp site surface: sand/dirt.

Facilities: picnic tables and seats. Poles are provided for erecting tarpaulins. Toilets are not provided. Bury human waste and toilet paper at least 15cm deep and 100m from camp sites and tracks. Take nappies and sanitary products home with your rubbish.

Open fires: not allowed. Fuel stoves only.

Generators: prohibited.

Essentials to bring: tarpaulin, shovel, drinking water, toilet paper rubbish bags, fuel stove, comprehensive first-aid kit, insect repellent and sun protection equipment. Read more about before you visit. Please remove all rubbish when you depart the island.

Bookings: book online or learn about our camping booking options. Bookings are essential and are required well in advance for holiday periods.

Mobile phone coverage: very limited or not available.

Upcoming camping area availability

Visiting safely

For more safety information see Visiting The Franklands safely and camp with care.