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Bowen River Hotel Campground

Collinsville, QLD

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

Showers
Toilets
Drinking Water
Power

Activities

Fishing Spot

Accommodation Types

Tent Site
Campground
Caravans

Facilities

Picnic Tables
Shade
BBQ
Ice

Rules & Accessibility

Camping Fee

Other Features

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

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
Tmrw18/3☁️
31°/21°
3%
Thu19/3☁️
32°/22°
10%
Fri20/3🌦️
30°/23°
15%
Sat21/3☁️
32°/23°
8%
Sun22/3🌫️
32°/21°
3%

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Strathmore Road on strathmore station on road to burdekin dam

Collinsville, QLD 4804

Bowen River Hotel Campground