Sam Creek Crossing Camping Area

Mapoon, QLD

Mapoon, QLD

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CampgroundTent SiteCaravansPets Welcome

About this campsite

The Sam Creek Crossing Camping Area is a picturesque, self-contained camping site located on the historical Old Telegraph Track. The area features quaint campsites and is known for its small, charming cascade below the crossing. Perfect for those seeking a peaceful natural environment for camping, boating, fishing, and relaxation.

There is a small cascade below crossing.

How to Get There

On Old Telegraph Track 4 Km north Canal Creek & Elliot/Twin Falls turnoff 1 Km south Bamaga Road Bypass

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Tent Site

Caravans

Camping Area

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Dry Access Only

Beware of crocodiles

No Swimming

Unknown feature

Must be fully self-sufficient

4WD essential

Free Overnight Camp

No Long Rigs

Campgrounds

Generators Allowed

Location

Sam Creek Crossing Camping Area•Old Telegraph Track, Mapoon, QLD, 4874

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Common questions about Sam Creek Crossing Camping Area

Is Sam Creek Crossing Camping Area free to camp at?

Yes. Sam Creek Crossing Camping Area in Mapoon, 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: dry access only, tent site, caravans and beware of crocodiles.

What facilities does Sam Creek Crossing Camping Area have?

Sam Creek Crossing Camping Area has dry access only, tent site, caravans, beware of crocodiles, pets welcome and no swimming. That is the short list; 13 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 Sam Creek Crossing Camping Area?

The record for Sam Creek Crossing 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 Sam Creek Crossing Camping Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Sam Creek Crossing Camping Area, 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 Sam Creek Crossing Camping Area?

Sam Creek Crossing Camping Area sits in Mapoon, 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 Sam Creek Crossing Camping Area

Facilities recorded for Sam Creek Crossing Camping Area
Facility	On site
Dry Access Only	Yes
Tent Site	Yes
Caravans	Yes
Beware of crocodiles	Yes
Pets Welcome	Yes
No Swimming	Yes
	Yes
Must be fully self-sufficient	Yes
4WD essential	Yes
Free Overnight Camp	Yes
No Long Rigs	Yes
Camping Area	Yes
Campgrounds	Yes
Generators Allowed	Yes

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