Lake Belmore Recreation Area
Lake Belmore Recreation Area
About this rest area
Lake Belmore Recreation Area, located less than 4km from Croydon town, is an iconic destination in Gulf Savannah. Constructed in 1995, this earth wall dam serves as Croydon's primary water supply providing fresh water. It is home to thriving populations of Red Claw, Barramundi, Sooty Grunter and Black Bream, ensuring fantastic, seasonally unrestricted fishing experiences. Every year, the lake is restocked with Barramundi and Sooty Grunter fingerlings. In addition to this, the Croydon Fishing and Boating Club hosts an annual Barramundi and Bream fishing competition.
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Lake Belmore Recreation Area•Alldridge Street, Croydon, QLD, 4871
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What facilities does Lake Belmore Recreation Area have?
Lake Belmore Recreation Area has showers, day rest area, free electric bbqs, swimming, canoeing kayaking and mobile phone coverage. That is the short list; 23 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.
Can you book Lake Belmore Recreation Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Lake Belmore Recreation 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 Lake Belmore Recreation Area?
Lake Belmore Recreation Area sits in Croydon, 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 Lake Belmore Recreation Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Showers | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Free electric BBQs | Yes |
| Swimming | Yes |
| Canoeing Kayaking | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| " | Yes |
| BBQ | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Drinking Water | Yes |
| "Children's playground | Yes |
| Children's Play Facility | Yes |
| Fishing | Yes |
| Showers and toilets | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Boating and canoeing | Yes |
| Fishing Spot | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Photo Opportunity | Yes |
| Public Boat Ramp | Yes |
| Boat Ramp | Yes |
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