Murray Falls
Murray Falls camping area features a large, open, grassy camping area with shady trees. At night, fall asleep to the roar of the falls.
Accessible by
- Conventional vehicle
Camping area facilities
- Wood-fired barbecue (BYO wood)
- Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
- Generators allowed (conditions apply)
- Picnic tables
- Toilets (flush)
- Tent camping
- Caravan camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Campervan camping
- Motor home camping
- Cold showers
- Tent camping beside car
- Walking
- Swimming
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![The Murray Falls camping area is open without separately defined sites.]()
The Murray Falls camping area is open without separately defined sites.
Photo credit: © John Augusteyn
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![Murray Falls camping area is suitable for large groups.]()
Murray Falls camping area is suitable for large groups.
Photo credit: Mandy Heales © Queensland Government
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![The camping area is suitable for tents, caravans, camper trailers, campervans and motor homes.]()
The camping area is suitable for tents, caravans, camper trailers, campervans and motor homes.
Photo credit: Michael Petersen © Queensland Government
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
Girramay National Park.
- Visiting Girramay National Park safely for important safety information.
Getting there and getting around
From Cardwell, travel 21km north to Bilyana and turn west for 20km. See Getting to Murray Falls.
Before you visit
Camping area features
A large, open, grassy camping area with shady trees.
Location: At Murray Falls.
Access: The camping area can be reached by conventional vehicle.
Number of sites: Open area without separately defined sites.
Campsites are suitable for: tent camping beside your car, caravans, camper trailers, campervans, motor homes and large groups.
Campsite surface: Grass.
Facilities: Wheelchair-accessible toilets, cold shower, taps, picnic tables, rubbish bins, individual fire rings and wood barbecues (located in the day-use area).
Open fires: Allowed (except when fire bans apply) in fire rings only. Firewood is not provided and must not be collected from the national park.
Generators: Generators are permitted between 9am and 12pm (midday). Generators must only be operated at less than 65dB(A), when measured 7m from the generator.
Essentials to bring: Drinking water, rubbish bags, insect repellent, firewood, fuel stove. Read more about before you visit.
Bookings: book online or learn about our camping booking options. Advance bookings are recommended for holiday periods.
Mobile phone coverage: No mobile phone coverage available. The nearest reliable mobile phone service is 8.4km away at Murray River Upper State School.
Upcoming camping area availability
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Girramay National Park safely and camp with care.
- Wet season safety information: significant stream rises, Murray Falls, Girramay National Park 3 December 2024 to 31 March 2025