Lake Elphinstone Camp Area
Lake Elphinstone Camp Area
About this campsite
Lake Elphinstone Camp Area is a serene camping spot located 92 kilometers west of Mackay, with the campsite nestled right next to a picturesque lake. Visitors can enjoy various activities such as fishing, bird-watching, and water sports like water skiing (when the lake's depth is adequate). The camp area offers amenities like shower facilities, toilets, and boat ramps. Furthermore, it's pet-friendly and also provides mobile coverage. The stunning natural setting makes this spot perfect for photography enthusiasts.
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Location
Lake Elphinstone Camp Area•Suttor Developmental Road, Elphinstone, QLD, 4742
Common questions about Lake Elphinstone Camp Area
Is Lake Elphinstone Camp Area free to camp at?
We have Lake Elphinstone Camp Area in Elphinstone, 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 Lake Elphinstone Camp Area have?
Lake Elphinstone Camp Area has fishing spot, bbq, boat ramps, mobile phone coverage, campgrounds and bird watching. That is the short list; 28 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 Lake Elphinstone Camp Area?
The record for Lake Elphinstone Camp 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 Lake Elphinstone Camp Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Lake Elphinstone Camp Area, 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 Lake Elphinstone Camp Area?
Lake Elphinstone Camp Area sits in Elphinstone, 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 Elphinstone Camp Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Fishing Spot | Yes |
| BBQ | Yes |
| Boat Ramps | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Campgrounds | Yes |
| Bird Watching | Yes |
| Fishing | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Birdwarching | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Non Drinking Water | Yes |
| boating and waterskiing | Yes |
| Accessible | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Canoeing Kayaking | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Boat Ramp | Yes |
| Mobile phone coverage | Yes |
| Cold showers only | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Photo Opportunity | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Public Boat Ramp | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Campground | Yes |
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Lake Elphinstone Camp Area
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