Yarrawong Camping Area in Ilbilbie, QLD — photo 1

Yarrawong Camping Area

Ilbilbie, QLD
At a glance
CampgroundFishing SpotTent SiteRiver FishingBoat RampCaravansSwimmingPets WelcomeBeach Fishing

About this campsite

Welcome to Yarrawong Camping Area, an expansive natural retreat in two distinct sections. Nestled at the mouth of Marion Creek, one section faces the picturesque west bay while the other overlooks an easterly beach. Both areas feature level grassy camping spots under the canopy of shady trees and close proximity to water bodies. You can enjoy a variety of activities, including swimming, boating, and fishing, immersing yourself in the outdoor adventure and tranquility it has to offer.

Both areas offer reasonably level grassy camping spots with some shade. They are both located near the water, offering swimming, boating anf fishing opportunities.

How to Get There

Proceed to waypoint located about 9km from the service station at Ilbilbie. At waypoint turn right and proceed through gate, then continue for 3km on dirt track.

What this place offers

Activities

Fishing Spot
Boat Ramp
Public Boat Ramp
Swimming
Beach Fishing

Accommodation Types

Tent Site
Camping Area
Caravans

Facilities

Shade

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Camp Trailers
River Fishing
Long Rig
Unknown feature
Mobile Phone Coverage
Open Water Fishing
Campgrounds
Photo Opportunity
Free Overnight Camp
Canoeing Kayaking
Grassy level sites
Bird Watching
Two large camping areas
Dogs OK on a leash
Walking
fishing and boating
Choice of shade or sun
Plenty of mudcrabs in the creek
Maximum 7 days

Location

Yarrawong Camping Area•The Esplanade, Ilbilbie, QLD, 4738

Common questions about Yarrawong Camping Area

Is Yarrawong Camping Area free to camp at?

Yes. Yarrawong Camping Area in Ilbilbie, 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: camp trailers, fishing spot, tent site and camping area.

What facilities does Yarrawong Camping Area have?

Yarrawong Camping Area has camp trailers, fishing spot, tent site, camping area, river fishing and long rig. 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 Yarrawong Camping Area?

The record for Yarrawong 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 Yarrawong Camping Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Yarrawong 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 Yarrawong Camping Area?

Yarrawong Camping Area sits in Ilbilbie, 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 Yarrawong Camping Area

Facilities recorded for Yarrawong Camping Area
FacilityOn site
Camp TrailersYes
Fishing SpotYes
Tent SiteYes
Camping AreaYes
River FishingYes
Long RigYes
Boat RampYes
Yes
ShadeYes
Public Boat RampYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Open Water FishingYes
CampgroundsYes
Photo OpportunityYes
CaravansYes
Free Overnight CampYes
Canoeing KayakingYes
SwimmingYes
Grassy level sitesYes
Bird WatchingYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Beach FishingYes
Two large camping areasYes
Dogs OK on a leashYes
WalkingYes
fishing and boatingYes
Choice of shade or sunYes
Plenty of mudcrabs in the creekYes
Maximum 7 daysYes

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The Esplanade

Ilbilbie, QLD 4738

Yarrawong Camping Area