Girraween National Park Southern Queensland Country

Coming soon – The Girraween visitor information building. Photo credit: © Lightbox

Like to become a campground host?

The department is seeking volunteers to act as campground hosts at Girraween National Park over the Queensland school holidays. Photo credit: Darren Jew © Queensland Government

Camping in Girraween

Queensland National Parks Booking System Update

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

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If you are making your first booking since 1 July 2024, a new customer account will be created automatically as part of your next booking. Please note your previous login credentials will no longer be valid.

Customers who have made a booking after 1 July 2024, please use your email address to reset your password to access your account.

More information about the new booking system

Create camping memories of a lifetime—share the day’s adventures over a barbecue, spot possums or insectivorous bats at night and wake with the birds at Girraween’s well-equipped camping areas.

Kambuwal camping area, nestled in among trees and granite rocks, has more intimate sites suitable for small caravans, camper trailers and various-sized tents. Whereas Terrawambella camping area has open spacious sites for camper trailers, large caravans and motor homes. The tent area is only available for large, organised groups.

Castle Rock camping area has sites suitable for all users, including specifically dedicated sites for persons with disabilities (PWD).

Bushcamping in remote sections of Girraween National Park is also permitted (restrictions apply). As sites are not identified by signs or markers, campers need good navigation skills and to practice minimal impact behaviour when using these areas.

Camping permits are required and fees apply. A tag with your booking number must be displayed at your camp site.

See frequently asked questions for more information to help you plan your camping.

Like to become a campground host?

Help rangers greet visitors and maintain visitor facilities in return for free camping in one of Queensland’s most iconic national parks.

Enjoy talking to people, love camping, are self-sufficient and equipped to camp in all weather conditions—campground hosting could be for you!

The department is seeking volunteers to act as campground hosts at Girraween National Park over the Queensland school holidays.

For details on how to apply simply download the Girraween campground host information (PDF, 1.2MB) .

Read more about staying safe and looking after the park.

  • Castle Rock (tent site) camping area

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    Set up your tent in this ideally located camping area, with scattered shady trees and views to Girraween's signature peak.

    Sites are 5m x 6m in size, and are suitable…

  • Castle Rock (trailer sites) camping area

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    Castle Rock (trailer sites) camping area has semi-grassed and semi-shaded sites suitable for small caravans and motorhomes, and various-sized camper trailers.

    Sites are 12m x 9m in size.

  • Castle Rock (PWD sites) camping area

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    Two semi-grassed and semi-shaded sites are dedicated for use by persons with disabilities (PWD) linked to PWD facilities with an accessible toilet and shower cubicle (byo portable shower and water).…

  • Kambuwal (tent sites) camping area

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    From your shady camp site in amongst the granite boulders, enjoy superb views of The Pyramid while surrounded by a spectacular range of birdlife.

    Kambuwal tent sites are 5m x…

  • Kambuwal (trailer sites) camping area

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    From your shady camp site in amongst the granite boulders, enjoy superb views of The Pyramid while surrounded by a spectacular range of birdlife.

    Sites are 12m x 9m, and…

  • Terrawambella (group area) camping area

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    A large grassed open space with magnificent views to The Pyramid and Castle Rock. Suitable for large organised educational, recreational or commercial groups (minimum of 25 people) with only tent…

  • Terrawambella (trailer sites) camping area

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    Very open space with magnificent views to The Pyramid and Castle Rock. This area has 12m x 9m sites, suitable for large camper trailers, caravans and motor homes.

  • South Bald Rock remote bush camp

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    After a hard day’s walk, soak up the seclusion of this peaceful walkers’ camp in the most southern and remote section of the park.

  • Haydens Ridge remote bush camp

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    Refresh after a strenuous day’s walk or ride in this walkers’ camp tucked away in eucalypt woodland, with amazing views nearby.

  • Stone Cottage remote bush camp

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    Rest after a long day’s hike in this walkers’ camp near relics of Girraween's hand-crafted stone cottage and horse stables.

  • Dingo swamp remote bush camp

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    Rest and rejuvenate at this peaceful, remote walkers’ camp beside a swamp, before tackling the next day’s demanding hike.

  • Haydens Flat remote bush camp

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    Spend a relaxing night in an open clearing beneath starry skies in this walkers’ camp near the top of Underground Creek.

  • Wallangarra Ridge remote bush camp

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    Spend a peaceful night perched on top of Girraween's magnificent high country after the strenuous climb to Wallangarra Ridge.

  • Northern Management Trail remote bush camp

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    After a challenging day clambering over ridge tops on Girraween’s ‘wild side’, camp in a eucalypt woodland rich in natural wonders.