Shoalwater Bay Conservation Park Capricorn

Shoalwater Bay Conservation Park Photo credit: Queensland Government

Camping in Shoalwater Bay

Shoalwater Bay Conservation Park is 18kms south, south-east of Stanage Bay.  Access to the park is available by boat only in good weather.

Park specific conditions

Camp fires are permitted in above-ground fire containers only. Bring your own fire container and remove it when you leave (including the coals). Bring your own clean, milled timber. Collecting bush timber for fires is not permitted. Gas and fuel stoves are preferred and recommended.

Please follow the Queensland Parks and forest camp fires and cooking guidelines.

Dangerous marine stingers may be present all year. Visit Beachsafe for the latest safety and first-aid advice.

Read more about staying safe and looking after the park.

  • Chipps Hut camping area features beachfront camping with ocean breezes.

    • Tent camping
    • No caravan camping
    • No camper trailer camping
    • Campfires allowed
    • No toilets
    • No showers
    • No barbecue
    • No picnic tables
    • No wheelchair access
    • Generators allowed (conditions apply)
    • No dogs permitted
  • MacDonald Point camping area features beachfront camping with ocean breezes.

    • Tent camping
    • No caravan camping
    • No camper trailer camping
    • Campfires allowed
    • No toilets
    • No showers
    • No barbecue
    • No picnic tables
    • No wheelchair access
    • Generators allowed (conditions apply)
    • No dogs permitted

  • There are currently no park alerts for this park.