Musgrave Roadhouse in Yarraden, QLD — photo 1

Musgrave Roadhouse

Yarraden, QLD
At a glance
CampsitePets WelcomeDrinking WaterFire PlaceShowersBBQTent SiteCaravansToilets

About this campsite

The Musgrave Roadhouse is a historic outpost turned traveller's rest stop situated in the beautiful Cape York Peninsula, Australia. Run by the Shepard family, early pioneers of the region, it provides respite, refuelling, and dining options, maintaining traditional hospitality. Its convenient location allows explorers and adventurers an ideal stop while journeying through the Old Telegraph Track or other local attractions, adding comfort to their outdoor expedition. Its ambiance of historic charm and welcoming spirit guarantees an enriching and authentic connection to the region's heritage.

What this place offers

Amenities

Drinking Water
Showers
Hot Showers
Toilets

Accommodation Types

Campground
Tent Site
Caravans
Cabins

Facilities

BBQ
Ice

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome
Camping Fee

Other Features

Fire Place
Long Rig
Cold Drinks
Takeaway Food
Coffee & Tea
Premium Petrol Bowser
Sit Down Meals
Diesel Bowser
Unleaded Petrol Bowser
Roadhouse
Meals
Gift & Souvenir Shop
Camp Trailers

Location

Musgrave Roadhouse•Peninsula Developmental Road, Yarraden, QLD, 4871

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY☀️
33° / 17°
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TUE☁️
34° / 19°
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WED☁️
33° / 18°
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THU🌦️
33° / 18°
💧 24%
FRI🌦️
33° / 20°
💧 61%

Common questions about Musgrave Roadhouse

What facilities does Musgrave Roadhouse have?

Musgrave Roadhouse has pets welcome, drinking water, fire place, showers, long rig and cold drinks. That is the short list; 25 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 Musgrave Roadhouse?

The record for Musgrave Roadhouse 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 Musgrave Roadhouse online?

We hold no online booking link for Musgrave Roadhouse, 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. If a managing authority takes bookings by phone, their number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Musgrave Roadhouse?

Musgrave Roadhouse sits in Yarraden, 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 Musgrave Roadhouse

Facilities recorded for Musgrave Roadhouse
FacilityOn site
Pets WelcomeYes
Drinking WaterYes
Fire PlaceYes
ShowersYes
Long RigYes
Cold DrinksYes
Takeaway FoodYes
Coffee & TeaYes
Premium Petrol BowserYes
CampgroundYes
Sit Down MealsYes
Camping FeeYes
Diesel BowserYes
Hot ShowersYes
BBQYes
Tent SiteYes
Unleaded Petrol BowserYes
RoadhouseYes
CaravansYes
MealsYes
ToiletsYes
Gift & Souvenir ShopYes
CabinsYes
Camp TrailersYes
IceYes

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Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
Today
33°·30%·20km/h
Low–Moderate
Tomorrow
34°·29%·24km/h
Low–Moderate
Wed
33°·27%·21km/h
Low–Moderate
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Peninsula Developmental Road

Yarraden, QLD 4871

Musgrave Roadhouse