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Wallam Creek Rest Area

Bollon, QLD
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingPets WelcomeDrinking WaterFishing SpotCaravansRiver FishingToiletsDump Point

About this campsite

Wallam Creek Rest Area is a spacious, free overnight camping location, offering pristine toilet blocks, picnic amenities, and walking/bike pathways incorporating fitness stations. The area is enhanced by local Aboriginal art and offers designated fireplaces and feeder areas for native ducks. A short track leads to the local town, home to a friendlier general store and laundromat, and features a unique shearing gear display.

Wallam Creek Rest Area is an expansive, free overnighter situated on the stunning banks of Wallum Creek. Offering ample room for various campsites, it also offers convenience with easy in/out access. The rest area also flaunts a recently built, clean toilet block inclusive of a wash basin. Adding to its appeal are picnic tables and seats conveniently placed near the toilet end. With shaded sites throughout the area and serviced rubbish bins, it ensures your stay is comfortable. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy a walking/bike track circling the camp area, leading into town, and featuring fitness stations for exercise. A hot shower facility is available at the end of the path. The native Aboriginal art adorning the vicinity, painted by a local artist, adds cultural value, while designated fireplaces and a duck feeding area contributes to the outdoor experience. The nearby town provides all necessities with a laundromat adjacent to the General Store, where you'd encounter friendly service, groceries supply and a self-service coffee station. There's even a shearing gear display for the history aficionados! Wallam Creek Rest Area is more than just a campsite - it's an experience waiting to be had.

What this place offers

Amenities

Drinking Water
Toilets

Activities

Fishing Spot

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Free Camping

Facilities

Picnic Tables
Dump Point
Shade

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Aboriginal Art
Donation for Bush Nursing Comminity Centre
Photo Opportunity
River Fishing
Unknown feature
Hot showers & toilets in town
Day Rest Area
Bird Watching
Plenty of space for any size rig
Long Rig
Day Use Area
Mobile Phone Coverage
New toilet block
Free Overnight Camp
Overnight Rest Area
Walking
Lost of shade

Location

Wallam Creek Rest Area•William Street, Bollon, QLD, 4488

Weather Forecast

Data from MET Norway
MON🌧️
22° / 14°
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TUE🌦️
23° / 16°
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WED🌦️
24° / 17°
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THU🌧️
24° / 17°
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FRI🌦️
27° / 18°
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Common questions about Wallam Creek Rest Area

Is Wallam Creek Rest Area free to camp at?

Yes. Wallam Creek Rest Area in Bollon, 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: pets welcome, aboriginal art, donation for bush nursing comminity centre and drinking water.

What facilities does Wallam Creek Rest Area have?

Wallam Creek Rest Area has pets welcome, aboriginal art, donation for bush nursing comminity centre, drinking water, photo opportunity and fishing spot. 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 Wallam Creek Rest Area?

The record for Wallam Creek 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 Wallam Creek Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Wallam Creek 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 Wallam Creek Rest Area?

Wallam Creek Rest Area sits in Bollon, 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 Wallam Creek Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Wallam Creek Rest Area
FacilityOn site
Pets WelcomeYes
Aboriginal ArtYes
Donation for Bush Nursing Comminity CentreYes
Drinking WaterYes
Photo OpportunityYes
Fishing SpotYes
CaravansYes
River FishingYes
Yes
Hot showers & toilets in townYes
ToiletsYes
Picnic TablesYes
Day Rest AreaYes
Bird WatchingYes
Free CampingYes
Plenty of space for any size rigYes
Long RigYes
Day Use AreaYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Dump PointYes
New toilet blockYes
Free Overnight CampYes
Overnight Rest AreaYes
ShadeYes
WalkingYes
Lost of shadeYes
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Fire Danger
Tomorrow
22°·56%·26km/h
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Tue
23°·66%·21km/h
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Wed
24°·69%·19km/h
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William Street

Bollon, QLD 4488

Wallam Creek Rest Area

Free · no booking needed