The Settlement Camping Area
The Settlement Camping Area
About this campsite
The Settlement camping area in Springbrook National Park offers an exceptional camping experience adjacent to your car with well-defined sites suitable for tents, camper trailers, and campervans. The area has individual parking bays and grassed sites, with amenities including toilets, drinking water, and a cooking shelter with free electric barbecues. It's located conveniently close to Purling Brook Falls and links to the Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk, promising a wealth of outdoor activities. Bonus amenities include a nearby open recreation area, information shelter, and picnic facilities.
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The Settlement Camping Area•Carricks Road, Springbrook, QLD, 4213
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Common questions about The Settlement Camping Area
What facilities does The Settlement Camping Area have?
The Settlement Camping Area has camp trailers, tent site, bookings essential, bbq, campground and drinking water. That is the short list; 11 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 The Settlement Camping Area?
No. The record for The Settlement Camping Area lists "No Pets", so dogs are not allowed here. That is common in national parks and conservation reserves, where the rule protects wildlife and other campers. If the dog is coming with you, look at the nearby sites on this page and check their rules before you drive out.
Can you book The Settlement Camping Area online?
We hold no online booking link for The Settlement Camping 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 The Settlement Camping Area?
The Settlement Camping Area sits in Springbrook, 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 The Settlement Camping Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| No Generators | Yes |
| Camp Trailers | Yes |
| No Fires | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Bookings essential | Yes |
| No Pets | Yes |
| No Long Rigs | Yes |
| No Caravans | Yes |
| BBQ | Yes |
| Campground | Yes |
| Drinking Water | Yes |
| Camping Fee | Yes |
| Poor mobile phone reception unless at elevated positions | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Walking track to the top of Purling Brook Falls | Yes |
| National Park | Yes |
| Not suitable for caravans | Yes |
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