Crawford Creek Rest Area in Corfield, QLD — photo 1

Crawford Creek Rest Area

Corfield, QLD
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingCaravansPets WelcomeToiletsFire Place

About this campsite

Crawford Creek Rest Area is an ideal stopover while journeying along the Landsborough Highway, situated beautifully by the Western River. Offering large, level parking areas, some paved and others with gravel, it guarantees a comfortable break. Experience the marvel of the Channel Country, especially during the wet season, as the water networks convert the flat plain into an breathtaking inland sea.

Nestled next to the Landsborough Highway, Crawford Creek Rest Area is a tranquil stopover spot, surrounded by an expansive, flat plain with sparse trees. The location gains its charm from its proximity to the Western River. The labyrinth of channels created by the river are a stunning sight particularly during the wet season, when the channels fill up, flooding the area and transforming it into an enormous inland sea, aptly named Channel Country. Crawford Creek Rest Area provides ample parking space paved with solid materials for a comfortable stop. Whether you're travelling by car, a bike or a large vehicle, finding parking space won't be an issue here, thanks to the large, levelled area covered in pavement and gravel. It's an ideal location to pause, take in the natural beauty, and refresh during your journey. Delight in the serene tranquility and unique landscapes offered by the Channel Country at Crawford Creek Rest Area.

How to Get There

47km south-east of Winton, 133 km north-west of Longreach on the north-eastern side of Landsborough Highway.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Free Camping

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Clean
Free Overnight Camp
Separate areas for trucks
Day Use Area
Day Rest Area
Bin
well maintained toilets
Sheltered picnic tables
Maximum 20 hrs
Unknown feature
Mobile Phone Coverage
Fire Place
Level
Overnight Rest Area

Location

Crawford Creek Rest Area•Landsborough Highway, Corfield, QLD, 4733

Weather Forecast

Data from MET Norway
MON🌤️
32° / 25°
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TUE🌤️
33° / 23°
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WED🌦️
33° / 23°
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THU🌤️
33° / 22°
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FRI🌧️
32° / 24°
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Common questions about Crawford Creek Rest Area

Is Crawford Creek Rest Area free to camp at?

Yes. Crawford Creek Rest Area in Corfield, 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: caravans, clean, free overnight camp and pets welcome.

What facilities does Crawford Creek Rest Area have?

Crawford Creek Rest Area has caravans, clean, free overnight camp, pets welcome, separate areas for trucks and picnic tables. That is the short list; 18 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 Crawford Creek Rest Area?

The record for Crawford Creek 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 Crawford Creek Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Crawford Creek 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 Crawford Creek Rest Area?

Crawford Creek Rest Area sits in Corfield, 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 Crawford Creek Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Crawford Creek Rest Area
FacilityOn site
CaravansYes
CleanYes
Free Overnight CampYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Separate areas for trucksYes
Picnic TablesYes
Free CampingYes
Day Use AreaYes
Day Rest AreaYes
BinYes
ToiletsYes
well maintained toiletsYes
Sheltered picnic tablesYes
Maximum 20 hrsYes
Yes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Fire PlaceYes
LevelYes
Overnight Rest AreaYes

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Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
Tomorrow
32°·52%·16km/h
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Tue
33°·47%·18km/h
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Wed
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Landsborough Highway

Corfield, QLD 4733

Crawford Creek Rest Area

Free · no booking needed