Musgrave Roadhouse

Yarraden, QLD

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

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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
Facility	On site
Pets Welcome	Yes
Drinking Water	Yes
Fire Place	Yes
Showers	Yes
Long Rig	Yes
Cold Drinks	Yes
Takeaway Food	Yes
Coffee & Tea	Yes
Premium Petrol Bowser	Yes
Campground	Yes
Sit Down Meals	Yes
Camping Fee	Yes
Diesel Bowser	Yes
Hot Showers	Yes
BBQ	Yes
Tent Site	Yes
Unleaded Petrol Bowser	Yes
Roadhouse	Yes
Caravans	Yes
Meals	Yes
Toilets	Yes
Gift & Souvenir Shop	Yes
Cabins	Yes
Camp Trailers	Yes
Ice	Yes

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