Beardmore Dam Turnoff Camping Area in St George, QLD — photo 1

Beardmore Dam Turnoff Camping Area

St George, QLD
At a glance
Caravan ParkCaravansTent SiteRiver FishingPets WelcomeFishing Spot

About this caravan park

The Beardmore Dam Turnoff Camping Area offers a genuine bush camping experience with ample space for even large caravans. It's a pet-friendly site where you can enjoy an outdoor fire under appropriate conditions. Although it lacks facilities, it offers an excellent opportunity to connect with nature. It's also a popular spot for fishing on the Balonne River, with grassy and shaded areas enhancing its appeal.

The Beardmore Dam Turnoff Camping Area provides a truly authentic, unique experience without any facilities. It boasts a substantial turnaround zone for larger vehicles and warmly accepts pets. It also allows open fires under appropriate conditions, making it an ideal destination for all caravan sizes and a perfect spot for tourists looking for an immersive, raw camping adventure.

How to Get There

14.5km north-east of St George. Proceed to waypoint 13.5km north-east of St George on Carnarvon Highway. Turn north-west and follow for 1km, turning left at 1st grid continuing to camping area on eastern bank of Balonne River. The turn off at the waypoint from the Carnarvon Highway is now sealed all of the way to the E. J. Beardmore Dam wall. The turn off left at the 1st grid is dirt to the camp area.

What this place offers

Activities

Fishing Spot

Accommodation Types

Campground
Caravans
Caravan Parks
Tent Site

Facilities

Shade

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Bush camp with no facilities
Free Overnight Camp
Overnight Rest Area
Sealed all the way from waypoint to the dam wall
Day Use Area
Long Rig
River Fishing
Day Rest Area
Mobile Phone Coverage
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Location

Beardmore Dam Turnoff Camping Area•70 Thungaby Road, St George, QLD, 4487

Weather Forecast

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TODAY🌦️
30° / 20°
💧 67%
TUE🌦️
27° / 16°
💧 16%
WED🌦️
26° / 16°
💧 25%
THU🌤️
28° / 13°
💧 2%
FRI☁️
25° / 16°
💧 32%

Common questions about Beardmore Dam Turnoff Camping Area

What facilities does Beardmore Dam Turnoff Camping Area have?

Beardmore Dam Turnoff Camping Area has bush camp with no facilities, campground, caravans, caravan parks, free overnight camp and overnight rest area. That is the short list; 16 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 Beardmore Dam Turnoff Camping Area?

The record for Beardmore Dam Turnoff Camping Area 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 Beardmore Dam Turnoff Camping Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Beardmore Dam Turnoff Camping Area, 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 Beardmore Dam Turnoff Camping Area?

Beardmore Dam Turnoff Camping Area sits in St George, 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 Beardmore Dam Turnoff Camping Area

Facilities recorded for Beardmore Dam Turnoff Camping Area
FacilityOn site
Bush camp with no facilitiesYes
CampgroundYes
CaravansYes
Caravan ParksYes
Free Overnight CampYes
Overnight Rest AreaYes
Sealed all the way from waypoint to the dam wallYes
Day Use AreaYes
Long RigYes
Tent SiteYes
River FishingYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Day Rest AreaYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Fishing SpotYes
ShadeYes
Yes

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Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
Today
30°·50%·27km/h
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Tomorrow
27°·31%·17km/h
Low–Moderate
Wed
26°·29%·16km/h
Low–Moderate
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70 Thungaby Road

St George, QLD 4487

Beardmore Dam Turnoff Camping Area