Carcoory Bore

Birdsville, QLD

Carcoory Bore

Birdsville, QLD

At a glanceFree campsite

Free CampingCaravansPets WelcomeTent Site

About this campsite

Carcoory Bore is a unique artesian bore travel destination in Australia, offering a serene rest area for travelers. It's renowned for its raw natural beauty and peaceful ambiance, making it a gem for nature lovers. A noteworthy highlight includes visitors engaging in exciting activities like powered paragliding when the weather permits, adding a thrill to the tranquil visit. This adventurous aspect coupled with the serene and picturesque setting offers a diverse and fulfilling experience for travel enthusiasts.

The Carcoory Bore is a fascinating artesian bore offering a restful area for travelers, with a key unique charm being its wide-open skies that are completely suitable for flying endeavours. It's not uncommon to spot adventurous souls here launching off with powered paragliders from the expansive fields. The stunning image appended shows such an intriguing scene, perfectly capturing where high-octane adventure meets tranquil stillness. Discover and relish this amalgamation of tranquility and thrill, set against the backdrop of an enchanting landscape.

How to Get There

12km N of Birdsville on E side of Eyre Developmental Road

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Free Camping

Caravans

Tent Site

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Day Rest Area

Long Rig

Unknown feature

Artesian Bore

Free Overnight Camp

Overnight Rest Area

Day Use Area

No facilities whatsoever

Location

Carcoory Bore•Eyre Developmental Road, Birdsville, QLD, 4482

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Common questions about Carcoory Bore

Is Carcoory Bore free to camp at?

We have Carcoory Bore in Birdsville, QLD recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.

What facilities does Carcoory Bore have?

Carcoory Bore has free camping, caravans, day rest area, long rig, pets welcome and artesian bore. That is the short list; 11 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 Carcoory Bore?

The record for Carcoory Bore 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 Carcoory Bore online?

We hold no online booking link for Carcoory Bore, 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 Carcoory Bore?

Carcoory Bore sits in Birdsville, 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 Carcoory Bore

Facilities recorded for Carcoory Bore
Facility	On site
Free Camping	Yes
Caravans	Yes
Day Rest Area	Yes
Long Rig	Yes
Pets Welcome	Yes
	Yes
Artesian Bore	Yes
Free Overnight Camp	Yes
Overnight Rest Area	Yes
Tent Site	Yes
Day Use Area	Yes
No facilities whatsoever	Yes

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Free camp — fee unconfirmed

We hold this as a free camp but have not confirmed the fee — check before you go

Free campsite — no booking needed, sites are first come, first served.

Listed as a free camp — we have not confirmed the fee with the operator

Councils and new owners do bring in fees, so ring ahead or check signage

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