Fountain Springs Rest Area
Fountain Springs Rest Area
About this campsite
Fountain Springs Rest Area, a local favorite situated 60 kilometers east of Mount Isa, makes for a perfect day trip or an overnight camping spot. The location offers an engaging off-road adventure through the picturesque Fountain Range. It takes you to a beautiful permanent deep waterhole where you get the opportunity to observe various wildlife species. While you're there, you could also explore the old uranium mining township of Mary Kathleen, which is located nearby.
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Fountain Springs Rest Area•Barkly Highway, Cloncurry, QLD, 4824
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Is Fountain Springs Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. Fountain Springs Rest Area in Cloncurry, 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: maximum 20 hrs, fire place, caravans and tent site.
What facilities does Fountain Springs Rest Area have?
Fountain Springs Rest Area has maximum 20 hrs, fire place, caravans, tent site, shade and overnight rest area. 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 Fountain Springs Rest Area?
The record for Fountain Springs 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 Fountain Springs Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Fountain Springs 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 Fountain Springs Rest Area?
Fountain Springs Rest Area sits in Cloncurry, 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 Fountain Springs Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Maximum 20 hrs | Yes |
| Fire Place | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Popular stopover. Can be crowded | Yes |
| Non Drinking Water | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Generators Allowed | Yes |
| Accessible | Yes |
| BBQ | Yes |
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Barkly Highway
Cloncurry, QLD 4824