Alligator Creek Roadhouse
Alligator Creek Roadhouse
About this campsite
Alligator Creek Roadhouse is your go-to pit stop when traveling in the region. It's a comprehensive service hub offering delicious food, fuel for your journey, and essential groceries. It also doubles as a local tourist information center, providing valuable guidance for your travel. Note, however, overnight accommodations are no longer available.
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Alligator Creek Roadhouse•1 Allendale Drive Cnr Bruce Highway, Alligator Creek, QLD, 4816
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Common questions about Alligator Creek Roadhouse
Is Alligator Creek Roadhouse free to camp at?
Yes. Alligator Creek Roadhouse in Alligator Creek, QLD is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. Facilities on site: day rest area, free camping, toilets and convenience store.
What facilities does Alligator Creek Roadhouse have?
Alligator Creek Roadhouse has day rest area, free camping, toilets, convenience store, showers and public phone. That is the short list; 23 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 Alligator Creek Roadhouse?
The record for Alligator Creek Roadhouse lists "Unleaded Petrol Bowser", 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 Alligator Creek Roadhouse online?
We hold no online booking link for Alligator Creek Roadhouse, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.
Where is Alligator Creek Roadhouse?
Alligator Creek Roadhouse sits in Alligator Creek, 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 Alligator Creek Roadhouse
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Convenience Store | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Public Phone | Yes |
| Unleaded Petrol Bowser | Yes |
| LPG Swap | Yes |
| ATM | Yes |
| Roadhouse | Yes |
| Service Station | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| E10 Petrol Bowser | Yes |
| Drinking Water | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Coffee & Tea | Yes |
| Information | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Laundromat | Yes |
| Information Centre | Yes |
| Takeaway Food | Yes |
| Diesel Bowser | Yes |
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