Girramay National Park Tropical North Queensland

The Murray Falls camping area is open without separately defined sites. Photo credit: © John Augusteyn

Murray Falls, Girramay National Park. Photo credit: Michael Petersen © Queensland Government

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

Queensland National Parks Booking System Update

The new Queensland National Parks Booking Service is live for bookings.

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More information about the new booking system

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

Murray Falls camping area map (PDF, 228.4KB)

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.

Mobile phone coverage: No mobile phone coverage available. The nearest reliable mobile phone service is 8.4km away at Murray River Upper State School.