Carisbroome Camping and Fishing Reserve
Carisbroome Camping and Fishing Reserve
About this campsite
The Carisbroome Camping & Fishing Reserve is a historic site, first discovered by Allan Cunningham in the early 19th century. The area was first settled in 1850 with the opening of Browns Inn, which served as a stopover for bullock teams heading west. Today, the reserve provides scenic, shady camping spots along the Macintyre Brook, perfect for fishing and relaxing.
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Carisbroome Camping and Fishing Reserve•Cunningham Highway, Inglewood, QLD, 4387
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Is Carisbroome Camping and Fishing Reserve free to camp at?
Yes. Carisbroome Camping and Fishing Reserve in Inglewood, QLD is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. Facilities on site: campground, river fishing, free overnight camp and pets welcome.
What facilities does Carisbroome Camping and Fishing Reserve have?
Carisbroome Camping and Fishing Reserve has campground, river fishing, free overnight camp, pets welcome, free camping and caravans. That is the short list; 15 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 Carisbroome Camping and Fishing Reserve?
The record for Carisbroome Camping and Fishing Reserve 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 Carisbroome Camping and Fishing Reserve online?
We hold no online booking link for Carisbroome Camping and Fishing Reserve, 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 Carisbroome Camping and Fishing Reserve?
Carisbroome Camping and Fishing Reserve sits in Inglewood, 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 Carisbroome Camping and Fishing Reserve
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Campground | Yes |
| River Fishing | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Fire Place | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Fishing Spot | Yes |
| On the bank of Macintyre Brook | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
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Cunningham Highway
Inglewood, QLD 4387