MacKenzie River Camping Area in Mackenzie River, QLD — photo 1

MacKenzie River Camping Area

Mackenzie River, QLD
At a glance
Caravan ParkFishing SpotPets WelcomeToilets

About this caravan park

The MacKenzie River Camping Area is a beautifully serene location perfect for camping. Featuring easy access to the river, the campsite is ideal for both campervans and caravans, and there's room for turning around. The camping area boasts large, scenic trees and offers new, convenient facilities such as picnic tables and toilets blocks. A second toilet facility is also available across the bridge at the truck parking area. Enjoy the tranquility and connect with nature at Mackenzie River Camping Area.

Access to the river via an old road. Small area more suited to campervans although a short ring road allows for caravans to turn around. A new toilet block & picnic table have been constructed on the northern side adjacent to the road going east. Large trees. Another toilet a little further north over the bridge at the truck parking area.

How to Get There

This Rest Area is 77km north of Dingo & 42km south of the Middlemount turnoff. Recommend walking in before leaving the old sealed road.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Activities

Fishing Spot

Accommodation Types

Caravan Parks
Campgrounds
Camping Area

Facilities

Picnic Tables
Shade

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

River access
Free Overnight Camp
No Long Rigs
Small camp
Day Use Area
Overnight Rest Area
Unknown feature

Location

MacKenzie River Camping Area•Fitzroy Developmental Road, Mackenzie River, QLD, 4705

Weather Forecast

Data from MET Norway
MON🌦️
29° / 17°
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TUE🌦️
29° / 17°
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WED🌦️
28° / 18°
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THU🌦️
27° / 19°
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FRI🌦️
27° / 19°
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Common questions about MacKenzie River Camping Area

What facilities does MacKenzie River Camping Area have?

MacKenzie River Camping Area has river access, fishing spot, picnic tables, pets welcome, free overnight camp and caravan parks. That is the short list; 13 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 MacKenzie River Camping Area?

The record for MacKenzie River Camping 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 MacKenzie River Camping Area online?

We hold no online booking link for MacKenzie River Camping 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 MacKenzie River Camping Area?

MacKenzie River Camping Area sits in Mackenzie River, 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 MacKenzie River Camping Area

Facilities recorded for MacKenzie River Camping Area
FacilityOn site
River accessYes
Fishing SpotYes
Picnic TablesYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Free Overnight CampYes
Caravan ParksYes
ShadeYes
No Long RigsYes
ToiletsYes
Small campYes
CampgroundsYes
Camping AreaYes
Day Use AreaYes
Overnight Rest AreaYes
Yes

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Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
Tomorrow
29°·43%·21km/h
Low–Moderate
Tue
29°·46%·26km/h
No Rating
Wed
28°·51%·18km/h
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Fitzroy Developmental Road

Mackenzie River, QLD 4705

MacKenzie River Camping Area