Fletcher Creek Rest Area in Basalt, QLD — photo 1

Fletcher Creek Rest Area

Basalt, QLD
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingPets WelcomeCaravansTent SiteToiletsBBQDump Point

About this campsite

Fletcher Creek Rest Area offers a serene camping experience just 42 km north of Charters Towers. Whether you're taking a quick overnight break or a leisurely few days vacation, the site allows you to indulge in recreational activities like campfire building and fishing. The campsite is both comfortable and convenient, with amenities including flushing toilets, cold showers, and a water tap. Situated on both sides of a creek and over a bridge, it provides an appealing and relaxing natural landscape for the perfect camping getaway.

Engage with nature at the Fletcher Creek Rest Area, a charming campsite located 42 km north of Charters Towers. Ideal for both short and extended stays, you can bask in the tranquillity and allure of the natural surroundings. Make the most of your evenings by lighting up a campfire or engaging in some casual fishing. With campsites available on either side of the road, and even across the bridge near the amenities block, you have various scenic spots to choose from. Plus, the rest area is equipped with essential utilities such as flushing toilets, cold showers, and a water tap, ensuring a comfortable stay. Revel in the serenity and create unforgettable camping memories at Fletcher Creek Rest Area.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Tent Site
Free Camping

Facilities

Shade
BBQ
Dump Point
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Day Rest Area
Mobile Phone Coverage
Cold showers
Toilets and dump point
Unknown feature
Cold Showers
Maximum 30 days
Free Overnight Camp
Maximum stay 1 month
Bin
Overnight Rest Area
Day Use Area
Non Drinking Water
Long Rig
Limited 3G mobile signal on both Telstra and Optus

Location

Fletcher Creek Rest AreaGregory Developmental Road, Basalt, QLD, 4820

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

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Gregory Developmental Road

Basalt, QLD 4820

Fletcher Creek Rest Area

Free · no booking needed