East Side Bay, Gloucester Island
East Side Bay camping area on Gloucester Island is set in vegetation behind the beach adjacent to a seasonal freshwater lagoon, this bay provides a pretty and secluded camping experience.
Accessible by
- Boat
Camping area facilities
- Tent camping
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
Gloucester Islands.
- Visiting Gloucester Islands safely for important safety information.
Campground features: Set in vegetation behind the beach adjacent to a seasonal freshwater lagoon, this bay provides a pretty and secluded camping experience.
Location: Set between two rocky headlands on the east side of Gloucester Island, approximately 25 km east-north-east of Bowen.
Access: The campground can be reached by boat (only). The east-facing beach is steep and the anchorage is unreliable.
Number of sites: Open area without separately defined sites. Maximum of 6 people.
Campsites are suitable for: walk-in camping.
Campsite surface: Sand and rubble.
Facilities: None.
Open fires: Prohibited.
Generators: Not permitted.
Essentials to bring: Drinking water, rubbish bags, insect repellent, fuel stove. Read more about before you visit.
Bookings: book online or learn about our camping booking options.
Mobile phone coverage: Not available.
Upcoming camping area availability
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Gloucester Islands safely and camp with care.
- There are currently no park alerts for this park.