Palmerston (Doongan), Wooroonooran National Park Tropical North Queensland

Photo credit: Paul Curtis © Queensland Government

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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Henrietta Creek camping area.

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 (PDF, 1.5MB)

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 dimensionsShadeNotes
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.

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 Palmerston safely and camp with care.