Henrietta Creek camping area, Palmerston (Doongan)
Henrietta Creek camping area features a grassy camping area next to Henrietta Creek, surrounded by rainforest.
Accessible by
- Conventional vehicle
Camping area facilities
- Electric/fuel barbecue (free of charge)
- Generators allowed (conditions apply)
- Picnic tables (some sheltered)
- Toilets (non-flush)
- Tent camping
- Caravan camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Campervan camping
- Motor home camping
- Tent camping beside car
- Walking
- Swimming
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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
Palmerston.
- Visiting Palmerston safely for important safety information.
Henrietta Creek camping area.
Henrietta Creek camping area is adjacent to the Palmerston Highway.
Your booking number must be displayed at your camp site.
Park-specific conditions
These are e-permit camping areas—all camping must be booked in advance and fees apply; self-registration is not available. Camping is only permitted in the camping area/numbered camp site(s) you have booked.
Read more about staying safe and looking after the park.
Features: grassy camping area next to Henrietta Creek, surrounded by rainforest.
Location: just off the Palmerston Highway, 38km from Innisfail.
Map: Henrietta Creek camping area map
Access: the camping area can be reached by conventional vehicle, camper trailers, campervans, motorhomes and caravans.
Number of sites: 10 numbered sites.
| Site number | Suitable for | Capacity (number of vehicles) | Capacity (number of people) | Site dimensions | Shade | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tent, camper trailer, campervan, motorhome or caravan | 2 | 8 | 10m x 12m | Full | |
| 2 | Tent, camper trailer, campervan, motorhome or caravan | 2 | 8 | 10m x 12m | None | |
| 3 | Tent, camper trailer, campervan, motorhome or caravan | 2 | 8 | 10m x 12m | None | |
| 4 | Tent, camper trailer, campervan, motorhome or caravan | 2 | 8 | 10m x 12m | None | Hard surface |
| 5 | Tent, camper trailer or campervan | 2 | 6 | 10m x 8m | Partial | Not suitable for caravans |
| 6 | Tent, camper trailer or campervan | 2 | 6 | 6m x 10m | Partial | Not suitable for caravans |
| 7 | Tent, camper trailer or campervan | 2 | 6 | 8m x 8m | Full | Not suitable for caravans |
| 8 | Tent only | 0 | 4 | 4m x 4m | Full | Vehicles cannot be driven onto site |
| 10 | Tent, campervan or motorhome | 2 | 8 | 10m x 14m | Partial | Not suitable for caravans or camper trailers |
| 11 | Tent, camper trailer, campervan, motorhome or caravan | 2 | 8 | 14m x 14m | None |
Camp site surface: grass.
Facilities: composting toilets, picnic tables, gas barbecues.
Open fires: not allowed—fuel stoves are recommended.
Generators: only generators that operate at or below 65dB(A) when measured 7m from the generator are allowed. Generators may be operated between 9.00am and 6.00pm only.
Essentials to bring: drinking water, rubbish bags and insect repellent. Read more about before you visit.
Mobile phone coverage: not available.
Bookings
Book online or learn about our camping booking options.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Palmerston safely and camp with care.