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Kutini Payamu Iron Range National Park Camping Areas

Lockhart, QLD
At a glance
CampgroundToiletsNo Pets

About this campsite

Kutini-Payamu Iron Range National Park offers camping areas nestled in the rainforest alongside the Claudie River, providing a tranquil environment ideal for birdwatching. The area is characterized by its shade and shelter, offering respite from the sun. Often lively during holidays, it's recommended to book early to secure a spot at one of the park's three campgrounds, complete with facilities such as a drop toilet at Cook's Hut.

A shady and sheltered area in the rainforest on the bank of the Claudie River—a great spot for birdwatching

How to Get There

35km north of the Archer River Roadhouse, turn east onto Portland Road. Drive 97km to Lockhart River Road. Continue to Rainforest (3.9km), Cooks Hut (4.8km) and Gordon Creek (5.5km) camping areas.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Camping Area

Rules & Accessibility

No Pets

Other Features

Campgrounds
23km to Chilli Beach
Generators Allowed
Rough Road Conditions
Unknown feature
Bird Watching
"No facilities
Dry Access Only
"Rainforest
Walking
4wd access along well graded gravel road
"
3 relative close campgrounds:-
Drop Toilet at Cook's Hut
Park Use Fee
Cook's Hut & Gordon Creek

Location

Kutini Payamu Iron Range National Park Camping Areas•Portland Road, Lockhart, QLD, 4871

Common questions about Kutini Payamu Iron Range National Park Camping Areas

Is Kutini Payamu Iron Range National Park Camping Areas free to camp at?

Yes. Kutini Payamu Iron Range National Park Camping Areas in Lockhart, 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 Kutini Payamu Iron Range National Park Camping Areas have?

Kutini Payamu Iron Range National Park Camping Areas has campgrounds, camping area, 23km to chilli beach, generators allowed, rough road conditions and toilets. That is the short list; 18 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 Kutini Payamu Iron Range National Park Camping Areas?

The record for Kutini Payamu Iron Range National Park Camping Areas 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.

Can you book Kutini Payamu Iron Range National Park Camping Areas online?

We hold no online booking link for Kutini Payamu Iron Range National Park Camping Areas, 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 Kutini Payamu Iron Range National Park Camping Areas?

Kutini Payamu Iron Range National Park Camping Areas sits in Lockhart, 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 Kutini Payamu Iron Range National Park Camping Areas

Facilities recorded for Kutini Payamu Iron Range National Park Camping Areas
FacilityOn site
CampgroundsYes
Camping AreaYes
23km to Chilli BeachYes
Generators AllowedYes
Rough Road ConditionsYes
ToiletsYes
Yes
Bird WatchingYes
"No facilitiesYes
Dry Access OnlyYes
"RainforestYes
WalkingYes
4wd access along well graded gravel roadYes
"Yes
3 relative close campgrounds:-Yes
Drop Toilet at Cook's HutYes
Park Use FeeYes
No PetsYes
Cook's Hut & Gordon CreekYes

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Portland Road

Lockhart, QLD 4871

Kutini Payamu Iron Range National Park Camping Areas