Lees Reserve
Lees Reserve
About this campsite
Lees Reserve is a serene free camping spot nestled alongside the Dumaresq River. Accessible via a dry-weather-only narrow dirt road, the setting promises an authentic outdoors experience. Though there are no on-site facilities, Lees Reserve attracts adventurers for its unspoiled natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere, ideal for unwinding, fishing, or simply soaking in the natural surroundings.
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Lees Reserve•Old Warwick Road, Yelarbon, QLD, 4388
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Is Lees Reserve free to camp at?
Yes. Lees Reserve in Yelarbon, 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: tent site, dry access only, free overnight camp and walking.
What facilities does Lees Reserve have?
Lees Reserve has tent site, dry access only, free overnight camp, walking, caravans and fishing and camping. That is the short list; 16 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 Lees Reserve?
The record for Lees Reserve 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 Lees Reserve online?
We hold no online booking link for Lees Reserve, 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 Lees Reserve?
Lees Reserve sits in Yelarbon, 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 Lees Reserve
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Dry Access Only | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Walking | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Fishing and camping | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Bird Watching | Yes |
| On the bank of the Dumeresque River | Yes |
| Camping Area | Yes |
| Camp Trailers | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| River Fishing | Yes |
| Fishing Spot | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
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Old Warwick Road
Yelarbon, QLD 4388