Bowen River Hotel Campground
Bowen River Hotel Campground
About this campsite
The Bowen River Hotel Campground is a long-standing establishment rich in history that serves meals all week and bottomless cold beer. The interior décor doubles as a museum, featuring a fascinating array of old photographs and newspaper clippings. In addition to traditional lodging, the campsite offers wilderness camping options, where guests can fish for their dinner from the nearby river, making it the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern conveniences for travelers of all types.
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Bowen River Hotel Campground•Strathmore Road on strathmore station on road to burdekin dam, Collinsville, QLD, 4804
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What facilities does Bowen River Hotel Campground have?
Bowen River Hotel Campground has campground, bin, river fishing, camp trailers, fishing in the river and cold drinks. That is the short list; 39 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.
Are dogs allowed at Bowen River Hotel Campground?
The record for Bowen River Hotel Campground lists "Pets Welcome", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.
Can you book Bowen River Hotel Campground online?
We hold no online booking link for Bowen River Hotel Campground, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.
Where is Bowen River Hotel Campground?
Bowen River Hotel Campground sits in Collinsville, QLD. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.
Facilities at Bowen River Hotel Campground
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Campground | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| River Fishing | Yes |
| Camp Trailers | Yes |
| Fishing in the river | Yes |
| Cold Drinks | Yes |
| Walking | Yes |
| Camping Fee | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Power | Yes |
| Drinking Water | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Restaurant | Yes |
| Alcohol Licence | Yes |
| Ice | Yes |
| Sit Down Meals | Yes |
| Generators Allowed | Yes |
| Coffee & Tea | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Croc spotting | Yes |
| Takeaway Food | Yes |
| BBQ | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Bird Watching | Yes |
| 3 day rodeo / campdrafting queens birthday longweekend | Yes |
| Fire Place | Yes |
| Fishing Spot | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Meals | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Information | Yes |
| History dating back over 100 years in the pub | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Adjacent to the Bowen River | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Photo Opportunity | Yes |
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