Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve in Wainui, QLD — photo 1

Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve

Wainui, QLD
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingBoat RampRiver FishingFishing SpotTent SitePets WelcomeCaravansToilets

About this campsite

Located in Queensland, Australia, Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve offers ample space for camping, making it ideal for large gatherings. Set close to a creek but with advisories around weather conditions to avoid boggy soils. There's no water availability but it provides flushing toilets above the higher grounds. It also features a boat ramp, although challenging for 2WD vehicles due to its steep and unsealed nature. A perfect outdoorsy retreat that could get busy during long weekends. Note, fires are permitted in designated spaces only.

The Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve is a sprawling, flat open space that can accommodate many camping configurations of all sizes, making it a fitting destination for group get-togethers. The area closest to the toilets on the higher ground is highly recommended for camping to avoid potential bogging issues after rain as the areas near the creek are made of black soil. The reserve doesn't offer a water source, so visitors must come prepared. Fires are permitted in certain designated areas, away from the creek. During long weekends, the place becomes a popular spot, thus adding a lively ambiance. There is a boat ramp available; however, it is quite steep and unsealed. This could pose a challenge for 2WD vehicles, so it's best suited for hardier vehicles. Overall, the Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve offers a vast open space for camping enthusiasts looking for an open-air adventure.

How to Get There

Proceed to waypoint, 400m west of Bowenville turnoff on Warrego Highway. Turn south onto Bowenville-Norwin Road and continue for 4km to reserve on south-eastern side of the road.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Activities

Boat Ramp
Fishing Spot
Public Boat Ramp

Accommodation Types

Camping Area
Tent Site
Caravans
Free Camping

Facilities

Picnic Tables
Shade

Rules & Accessibility

No Fires
Pets Welcome

Other Features

Excellent TV and 3G signals
Free Overnight Camp
Maximum 7 days
Bird Watching
River Fishing
Information Board
Boat ramp – 4WD recommended. Very steep and unsealed.
Walking
Expect flies in large numbers
Day Rest Area
Overnight Rest Area
Boat Ramps
Unknown feature
Rural area with rural livestock odours
Flushing toilets have no hand washing facilities
Photo Opportunity
No water available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Great place for a paddle and fish
Fires prohibited in open – use designated fireplaces only
On the bank of Oakey Creek
Bin
Long Rig

Location

Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve•Bowenville-Norwin Road, Wainui, QLD, 4404

Common questions about Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve

Is Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve free to camp at?

We have Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve in Wainui, QLD recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.

What facilities does Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve have?

Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve has picnic tables, excellent tv and 3g signals, boat ramp, free overnight camp, maximum 7 days and bird watching. That is the short list; 34 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 Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve?

The record for Oakey Creek Bowenville 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 Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve online?

We hold no online booking link for Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve, 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.

Where is Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve?

Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve sits in Wainui, 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 Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve

Facilities recorded for Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve
FacilityOn site
Picnic TablesYes
Excellent TV and 3G signalsYes
Boat RampYes
Free Overnight CampYes
Maximum 7 daysYes
Bird WatchingYes
River FishingYes
Information BoardYes
Camping AreaYes
Boat ramp – 4WD recommended. Very steep and unsealed.Yes
WalkingYes
Fishing SpotYes
No FiresYes
Expect flies in large numbersYes
Day Rest AreaYes
Overnight Rest AreaYes
ShadeYes
Public Boat RampYes
Boat RampsYes
Tent SiteYes
Yes
Rural area with rural livestock odoursYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Flushing toilets have no hand washing facilitiesYes
CaravansYes
Photo OpportunityYes
ToiletsYes
No water availableYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Great place for a paddle and fishYes
Fires prohibited in open – use designated fireplaces onlyYes
On the bank of Oakey CreekYes
BinYes
Free CampingYes
Long RigYes

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Bowenville-Norwin Road

Wainui, QLD 4404

Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve

Free · no booking needed