Cochable Creek camping area
Cochable Creek camping area is located on the bank of Cochable Creek. It is a trailhead for Koolmoon Creek track and Cannabullen Creek track—part of the Misty Mountains wilderness tracks.
Camping area facilities
- Picnic tables
- Toilets (non-flush)
- 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
Tully section, Tully Gorge.
- Visiting Tully section, Tully Gorge safely for important safety information.
This open camping area is suitable for walk-in and cycle-in campers and high clearance vehicles.
Photo credit: Cam Dennis © Queensland Government
Camping area features: the camping area is on the bank of Cochable Creek. It is a trailhead for Koolmoon Creek track and Cannabullen Creek track—part of the Misty Mountains wilderness tracks.
Location: 47km east of Tully via Tully Gorge Road.
Map: Cochable Creek camping area map .
Access: the camping area can be reached by 4WD or by foot. It is not accessible for caravans, campervans and motorhomes. Vehicles must be left in the parking area and gear must be carried a short distance of 50m to the camping and day-use area.
Number of sites: open area without separately defined sites.
Campsites are suitable for: walk-in camping and cycle-in camping—vehicles must be left in the parking area and gear must be carried a short distance of 50m to the camping area.
Campsite surface: grass.
Facilities: sheltered picnic tables and a hybrid toilet. Creek water is available but is not suitable for drinking.
Open fires: not permitted. Fuel stoves are recommended.
Generators: only generators that operate at or below 65dB(A) are permitted. Generators may be operated only between 8.00am and 7.00pm.
Essentials to bring: drinking water, food, rubbish bags, insect repellent and a fuel stove. Read more about before you visit.
Bookings: book online or learn about our camping booking options.
Mobile phone coverage: not available. The nearest reliable phone reception is approximately 20 minutes drive out of the park near the Bore Pocket Road turn off.
Upcoming camping area availability
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Tully section, Tully Gorge safely and camp with care.
- Wet season safety information - significant stream rises: Tully Gorge National Park 3 December 2024 to 31 March 2025
- Access advice: No access to Cochable Creek camping and day-use area and Misty Mountains wilderness tracks from Cochable Creek access road: Tully Gorge National Park 2 January 2023 to 20 June 2025