Monsildale Creek Bush Camping Area in Linville, QLD — photo 1

Monsildale Creek Bush Camping Area

Linville, QLD
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingFishing SpotRiver FishingPets WelcomeCaravansFire PlaceSwimmingTent Site

About this campsite

Monsildale Creek Bush Camping Area offers an inviting escape into serene natural surroundings along the Upper Brisbane River. It's accessible via a rough track, suitable for standard vans during dry conditions. Pristine camping spots are about 300m in on the right of Monsildale Creek Rd. Visitors are encouraged to maintain the cleanliness of the area, uplifting its beauty for future travelers. Enjoy immersive outdoors through an interactive panoramic view shared by a delighted member, Mark Harvey.

The road north out of Linville is narrow so take it slowly. The track in to camp area is a bit rough so take care and a standard van will get in here, as long as it is dry, big rigs may find it a bit tight in here to turn around. The camp area is about 300m on the right after you turn into Monsildale Creek Rd. Water is available from the river, but it is probably best not drink it. Please leave the area cleaner than you found it, as the land is owned by a local farmer and it will be closed if it is left in a mess. Check out this Interactive Panoramic View provided by member Mark Harvey.

What this place offers

Activities

Fishing Spot
Swimming

Accommodation Types

Campgrounds
Free Camping
Caravans
Camping Area
Tent Site

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Free Overnight Camp
Canoeing Kayaking
Generators Allowed
Photo Opportunity
Please take your rubbish with you
Bush camping
River Fishing
Unknown feature
Fire Place
Non Drinking Water
Bird Watching
No toilets

Location

Monsildale Creek Bush Camping Area•Monsildale Creek Rd, Linville, QLD, 4306

Weather Forecast

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TODAY⛈️
25° / 17°
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MON🌧️
30° / 18°
💧 82%
TUE🌦️
29° / 16°
💧 21%
WED⛈️
24° / 15°
💧 41%
THU🌤️
26° / 14°
💧 15%

Common questions about Monsildale Creek Bush Camping Area

Is Monsildale Creek Bush Camping Area free to camp at?

Yes. Monsildale Creek Bush Camping Area in Linville, 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: free overnight camp, canoeing kayaking, campgrounds and generators allowed.

What facilities does Monsildale Creek Bush Camping Area have?

Monsildale Creek Bush Camping Area has free overnight camp, canoeing kayaking, campgrounds, generators allowed, photo opportunity and please take your rubbish with you. 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 Monsildale Creek Bush Camping Area?

The record for Monsildale Creek Bush 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 Monsildale Creek Bush Camping Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Monsildale Creek Bush 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 Monsildale Creek Bush Camping Area?

Monsildale Creek Bush Camping Area sits in Linville, 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 Monsildale Creek Bush Camping Area

Facilities recorded for Monsildale Creek Bush Camping Area
FacilityOn site
Free Overnight CampYes
Canoeing KayakingYes
CampgroundsYes
Generators AllowedYes
Photo OpportunityYes
Please take your rubbish with youYes
Free CampingYes
Bush campingYes
Fishing SpotYes
River FishingYes
Pets WelcomeYes
CaravansYes
Yes
Fire PlaceYes
Non Drinking WaterYes
SwimmingYes
Camping AreaYes
Bird WatchingYes
No toiletsYes
Tent SiteYes

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Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
Today
25°·64%·20km/h
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Tomorrow
30°·51%·21km/h
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Tue
29°·42%·11km/h
Low–Moderate
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Monsildale Creek Rd

Linville, QLD 4306

Monsildale Creek Bush Camping Area

Free · no booking needed