Ross Creek Store and Rest Area

Goomboorian, QLD

Goomboorian, QLD

At a glanceFree campsite

Free CampingPets WelcomeDrinking WaterCaravansToiletsTent Site

About this campsite

Ross Creek Store & Rest Area is a one-stop solution for travelers in Queensland, offering the opportunity to rest and refuel both vehicles and bodies. Famous for its quality, the store specializes in locally prepared food items like its meat pies. The site also offers overnight accommodations, adding convenience and comfort to your travel experience.

Ross Creek Store & Rest Area is your essential break stop, offering a place for overnight stays, fuel services, and where you can relish Queensland-style food, particularly their unbeatable meat pies. Ideal for refueling both you and your vehicle, it serves as a notable waypoint during your road travels.

What this place offers

Amenities

Drinking Water

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Free Camping

Tent Site

Facilities

Ice

Shade

Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Free Overnight Camp

Long Rig

Day Rest Area

Takeaway Food

Maximum 24 hrs

Cold Drinks

Coffee & Tea

LPG Refills

Kiosk

Pizza

Mobile Phone Coverage

Information

Overnight Rest Area

Day Use Area

Bin

Camp Trailers

Post Box

Fuel Available

Generators Allowed

Location

Ross Creek Store and Rest Area•Tin Can Bay Road, Goomboorian, QLD, 4570

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Common questions about Ross Creek Store and Rest Area

Is Ross Creek Store and Rest Area free to camp at?

We have Ross Creek Store and Rest Area in Goomboorian, 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 Ross Creek Store and Rest Area have?

Ross Creek Store and Rest Area has free overnight camp, long rig, pets welcome, day rest area, ice and takeaway food. That is the short list; 28 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 Ross Creek Store and Rest Area?

The record for Ross Creek Store and Rest 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 Ross Creek Store and Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Ross Creek Store and Rest 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 Ross Creek Store and Rest Area?

Ross Creek Store and Rest Area sits in Goomboorian, 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 Ross Creek Store and Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Ross Creek Store and Rest Area
Facility	On site
Free Overnight Camp	Yes
Long Rig	Yes
Pets Welcome	Yes
Day Rest Area	Yes
Ice	Yes
Takeaway Food	Yes
Maximum 24 hrs	Yes
Drinking Water	Yes
Shade	Yes
Picnic Tables	Yes
Caravans	Yes
Cold Drinks	Yes
Coffee & Tea	Yes
Free Camping	Yes
LPG Refills	Yes
Kiosk	Yes
Pizza	Yes
Mobile Phone Coverage	Yes
Information	Yes
Toilets	Yes
Overnight Rest Area	Yes
Day Use Area	Yes
Bin	Yes
Camp Trailers	Yes
Post Box	Yes
Fuel Available	Yes
Generators Allowed	Yes
Tent Site	Yes

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