Charleys Creek Round Waterhole Rest Area in Chinchilla, QLD — photo 1

Charleys Creek Round Waterhole Rest Area

Chinchilla, QLD
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingCaravansTent SitePets Welcome

About this campsite

Charleys Creek Round Waterhole Rest Area is a large, serene overnight camping spot located off the historic Chinchilla-Wondai Road. It's well distanced from traffic, offering a peaceful retreat with significant shade and grassy areas. However, the ground can be prone to becoming boggy after periods of rain. This site is ideal for those seeking a quiet, rural getaway with no distractions. Access to the nearby Charleys Creek offers additional opportunities for exploration and nature viewing.

Charleys Creek Round Waterhole Rest Area is a spacious and appealing overnight stop located on the former Chinchilla-Wondai Road, well distanced from traffic and highway noise. It offers an abundance of natural shade and inviting green spaces, serving as a tranquil retreat for travellers. However, visitors should note that the area might become somewhat marshy after periods of rainfall. Nearby Charleys Creek presents an added attraction, located just across the highway for those interested in scenic water views. While facility amenities might be minimal, the rest area's serene and relaxed atmosphere is its distinct charm, making it an ideal locale for an overnight camping experience immersed in nature.

How to Get There

5km north-east of Chinchilla on southern side of Chinchilla-Wondai Road. Also known as Round Water Hole Rest Area.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Tent Site
Free Camping

Facilities

Shade
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Day Use Area
Mobile Phone Coverage
Bin
Free Overnight Camp
May be boggy in wet weather
Unknown feature
Long Rig
Well back from the traffic
Overnight Rest Area
Day Rest Area
Maximum 24 hrs

Location

Charleys Creek Round Waterhole Rest Area•Chinchilla-Wondai Road, Chinchilla, QLD, 4413

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY🌦️
31° / 19°
💧 96%
WED🌦️
26° / 17°
💧 43%
THU☁️
28° / 14°
💧 6%
FRI🌦️
23° / 16°
💧 45%
SAT🌦️
20° / 16°
💧 80%

Common questions about Charleys Creek Round Waterhole Rest Area

Is Charleys Creek Round Waterhole Rest Area free to camp at?

Yes. Charleys Creek Round Waterhole Rest Area in Chinchilla, 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.

What facilities does Charleys Creek Round Waterhole Rest Area have?

Charleys Creek Round Waterhole Rest Area has caravans, shade, day use area, mobile phone coverage, tent site and pets welcome. That is the short list; 16 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 Charleys Creek Round Waterhole Rest Area?

The record for Charleys Creek Round Waterhole Rest Area 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 Charleys Creek Round Waterhole Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Charleys Creek Round Waterhole Rest Area, 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 Charleys Creek Round Waterhole Rest Area?

Charleys Creek Round Waterhole Rest Area sits in Chinchilla, 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 Charleys Creek Round Waterhole Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Charleys Creek Round Waterhole Rest Area
FacilityOn site
CaravansYes
ShadeYes
Day Use AreaYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Tent SiteYes
Pets WelcomeYes
BinYes
Picnic TablesYes
Free CampingYes
Free Overnight CampYes
May be boggy in wet weatherYes
Yes
Long RigYes
Well back from the trafficYes
Overnight Rest AreaYes
Day Rest AreaYes
Maximum 24 hrsYes

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

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Check the weather & fire outlook below before you go
Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
Today
31°·46%·14km/h
No Rating
Tomorrow
26°·37%·17km/h
No Rating
Thu
28°·28%·15km/h
Low–Moderate
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Chinchilla-Wondai Road

Chinchilla, QLD 4413

Charleys Creek Round Waterhole Rest Area

Free · no booking needed