First Settlers Park
First Settlers Park
About this campsite
First Settlers Park is a beautiful camping area in Benarkin providing free accommodation for travelers, including hot showers and power points for caravans. This restful site is located alongside the Blackbutt to Linville Rail Trail, an 18-kilometer journey featuring stunning rainforests, mountain ridges, and giant grass trees. Ideal for biking or walking, the route's terrain is almost flat making it enjoyable for all fitness levels. The quaint town of Benarkin, home to around 200 residents and a general store, is also conveniently opposite the rest area.
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First Settlers Park•Scott Street, Benarkin, QLD, 4306
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Is First Settlers Park free to camp at?
Yes. First Settlers Park in Benarkin, 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: toilets, even your little folding bike can handle the rail trail. enjoy!, caravans and bbq.
What facilities does First Settlers Park have?
First Settlers Park has toilets, even your little folding bike can handle the rail trail. enjoy!, caravans, bbq, picnic tables and day rest area. That is the short list; 24 facilities are recorded for this site in total. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.
Are dogs allowed at First Settlers Park?
No. The record for First Settlers Park lists "No Pets", so dogs are not allowed here. That is common in national parks and conservation reserves, where the rule protects wildlife and other campers. If the dog is coming with you, look at the nearby sites on this page and check their rules before you drive out.
Can you book First Settlers Park online?
We hold no online booking link for First Settlers Park, 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 First Settlers Park?
First Settlers Park sits in Benarkin, 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 First Settlers Park
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Toilets | Yes |
| Even your little folding bike can handle the Rail Trail. Enjoy! | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| BBQ | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| There is a dump point at the entrance to the showground (4km) | Yes |
| Hot Showers | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| How showers - may be closed due to vandalism | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Power | Yes |
| Good bird life including Black Cockatoos | Yes |
| No Pets | Yes |
| Showers $2 | Yes |
| Drinking Water | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| 4 power points – bring a long lead - coin operated | Yes |
| Walking | Yes |
| Maximum 20 hrs | Yes |
| Bird Watching | Yes |
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