Bowen River Hotel Campground in Collinsville, QLD — photo 1

Bowen River Hotel Campground

Collinsville, QLD
CampgroundRiver FishingCaravansPowerDrinking WaterBBQToiletsFire PlaceFishing Spot

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.

The Bowen River Hotel Campground is a historic establishment with over a century's worth of welcoming visitors. The hotel serves lunch and dinner every day of the week, complemented by a selection of refreshing beverages. This is more than just a place to stay; it's an immersive experience. The walls of the hotel are adorned with old photographs and newspaper clippings, offering glimpses into the past. Additionally, the hotel offers bush camping services for those desiring an outdoor experience. If you love fishing or wish to try your hand at it, the Bowen River is just a few hundred meters away. Here, you can catch your own dinner, adding a unique DIY adventure to your experience. By immersing yourself in the past, present, and natural wonders, Bowen River Hotel Campground offers a rich and diverse experience for all visitors.

How to Get There

32km west of Collinsville. Strathmore Road on strathmore station on road to burdekin dam

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Power
Drinking Water
Toilets
Showers

Activities

Fishing Spot

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Campground
Tent Site

Facilities

Ice
BBQ
Shade
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Camping Fee

Other Features

Campgrounds
Bin
River Fishing
Camp Trailers
Fishing in the river
Cold Drinks
Walking
Day Rest Area
Restaurant
Alcohol Licence
Sit Down Meals
Generators Allowed
Coffee & Tea
Unknown feature
Croc spotting
Takeaway Food
Bird Watching
3 day rodeo / campdrafting queens birthday longweekend
Fire Place
Long Rig
Meals
Day Use Area
Pets Welcome
Information
History dating back over 100 years in the pub
Overnight Rest Area
Adjacent to the Bowen River
Photo Opportunity

Location

Bowen River Hotel CampgroundStrathmore Road on strathmore station on road to burdekin dam, Collinsville, QLD, 4804

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY🌤️
25° / 13°
THU🌦️
23° / 14°
💧 37%
FRI🌦️
25° / 16°
💧 18%
SAT🌦️
26° / 16°
💧 35%
SUN🌦️
26° / 16°
💧 30%

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Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
Today
25°·35%·15km/h
Low–Moderate
Tomorrow
23°·57%·17km/h
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Fri
25°·50%·18km/h
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Strathmore Road on strathmore station on road to burdekin dam

Collinsville, QLD 4804

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