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?
We have First Settlers Park in Benarkin, QLD recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.
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; 25 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?
The record for First Settlers Park 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 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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