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Bridge Creek Camping Area

Jardine River, QLD
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CampgroundPets WelcomeSwimmingTent Site

About this campsite

Bridge Creek Camping Area is a unique 4WD-accessible site located along the historic Old Telegraph Track, offering an authentic wilderness camping experience. It provides ample space for both vehicle-based and tent camping. The site is known for its scenic creek which, though enticing for a swim, mandates caution due to crocodiles. The surrounding environment includes a small bridge upstream and sand-bottomed creek, which deepens after rain, adding a sense of adventure to your stay. However, the northern bank has suffered erosion, showcasing nature's raw power.

There is a small bridge 50 metres upstream. The creek has a sandy bottom and becomes deep after rain. The banks on the northern side have been eroded.

How to Get There

6 Km north of Swamp Crossing 2 Km south Bamaga Road Bypass Junction

What this place offers

Activities

Swimming

Accommodation Types

Camping Area
Tent Site

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Dry Access Only
Free Overnight Camp
Unknown feature
Please take your rubbish with you
Campgrounds
Camping sites beside the creek
Ideal spot for a refreshing swim
4wd vehicles & recovery equipment
Generators Allowed
Beware of crocodiles

Location

Bridge Creek Camping AreaOld Telegraph Track, Jardine River, QLD, 4874

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY🌦️
29° / 21°
💧 67%
TUE🌦️
29° / 20°
💧 85%
WED🌦️
29° / 21°
💧 53%
THU☁️
29° / 22°
💧 18%
FRI☁️
29° / 21°
💧 9%

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Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
Today
29°·47%·17km/h
Low–Moderate
Tomorrow
29°·53%·16km/h
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Wed
29°·54%·22km/h
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Old Telegraph Track

Jardine River, QLD 4874

Bridge Creek Camping Area