Crows Nest National Park Camping Ground

Crows Nest, QLD

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Crows Nest, QLD

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CampgroundShowersBBQFire PlaceNo PetsToiletsTent SiteCaravans

About this campsite

Nestled within expansive eucalypt woodland, the Crows Nest National Park Camping Ground offers serene and accessible camping experiences, ideal for both tents and caravans. The camping ground facilitates comfort with centrally located pit toilets and showers. Offering an easily accessed site via a short gravel track, it's an excellent spot for tranquil overnight stays, particularly outside of peak holiday times. The campsite also serves as a prime starting point for exploring the park's walking trails.

Nestled in open eucalypt woodland, Crows Nest National Park Camping Ground offers unpowered campsites for tents and caravans. It boasts of robust pit toilet facilities, shower amenities, and traditional wood barbecues, making it the perfect stop for nature lovers. You can easily access the campsite with conventional vehicles via a short gravel track off the main road located near the picnic area. Ideally, consider an overnight stay, particularly when you arrive in the mid-afternoon or during quieter, non-holiday periods. This would allow you to have ample time to appreciate and enjoy the nature walks around. This camping ground is sure to provide an immersive and memorable outdoor experience.

How to Get There

6km north-east of Crows Nest via Three Mile Road. From Crows Nest turn into Albert Street from New England Highway. Proceed along Albert Street then into Three Mile Road for 5.8km to waypoint, about 130m past Crows Nest Creek. At waypoint turn south-east into minor road and continue to campground, about 600m down the road. Some gravel.

What this place offers

Amenities

Showers

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Campground

Tent Site

Caravans

Facilities

BBQ

Picnic Tables

Shade

Rules & Accessibility

Camping Fee

No Pets

Other Features

Bin

Walking

Unknown feature

No Generators

Non Drinking Water

Fire Place

Campgrounds

Adjacent to creek

Camping permits are required and fees apply

Boil or treat all water before drinking

Maximum 30 days

National Park

Location

Crows Nest National Park Camping Ground•Via Three Mile Road, Crows Nest, QLD, 4355

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Common questions about Crows Nest National Park Camping Ground

Is Crows Nest National Park Camping Ground free to camp at?

Yes. Crows Nest National Park Camping Ground in Crows Nest, 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 Crows Nest National Park Camping Ground have?

Crows Nest National Park Camping Ground has showers, bbq, bin, walking, picnic tables and campground. That is the short list; 21 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 Crows Nest National Park Camping Ground?

The record for Crows Nest National Park Camping Ground lists "No Pets", 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 Crows Nest National Park Camping Ground online?

We hold no online booking link for Crows Nest National Park Camping Ground, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.

Where is Crows Nest National Park Camping Ground?

Crows Nest National Park Camping Ground sits in Crows Nest, 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 Crows Nest National Park Camping Ground

Facilities recorded for Crows Nest National Park Camping Ground
Facility	On site
Showers	Yes
BBQ	Yes
Bin	Yes
Walking	Yes
	Yes
Picnic Tables	Yes
Campground	Yes
No Generators	Yes
Non Drinking Water	Yes
Fire Place	Yes
Campgrounds	Yes
Adjacent to creek	Yes
Camping Fee	Yes
Camping permits are required and fees apply	Yes
Shade	Yes
No Pets	Yes
Boil or treat all water before drinking	Yes
Maximum 30 days	Yes
Toilets	Yes
Tent Site	Yes
Caravans	Yes
National Park	Yes

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