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Alligator Creek Campground

Alligator Creek, QLD
Caravan ParkFire PlaceTent SiteToiletsNo PetsAccessibleBBQ

About this caravan park

Nestled in the Mount Elliot section of Bowling Green Bay National Park, the Alligator Creek Campground is perfect for lovers of the great outdoors. Campers can immerse themselves in nature within the comfort of established facilities, ideally suited for set up of tents and small campervans. Each campsite features a distinct area for vehicle parking and setting up a tent. Whether you're seeking an adventurous escape or a quiet retreat, the campground's exclusion of caravans, trailers, and motorhomes ensures a serene atmosphere amidst nature's splendor.

Alligator Creek Campground is a tranquil oasis nestled in the Mount Elliot section of the stunning Bowling Green Bay National Park. Offering a lifestyle synonymous with serenity, this unique and picturesque campground is the park's sole developed area hosting facilities. This sprawling area is specially designed for tents and petite campervans, promising a true-blue camping experience. Each camping slot is provisioned with a vehicular bay for effortless reversal, ringed by protective bollards, and a dedicated zone to pitch a tent. Take note, this intimate haven might not accommodate caravans, camper trailers, or motorhomes due to size constraints. So, if you're seeking a genuine and serene escape into nature's lap, Alligator Creek Campground awaits your exploration.

How to Get There

Turn S off Bruce Highway onto Alligator Creek Road, 64km NW of Ayr, 24km SE of Townsville. Continue on Alligator Creek Road for 5.5km to campground.

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Public Phone
Toilets

Accommodation Types

Tent Site
Campground

Facilities

Shade
Picnic Tables
BBQ

Rules & Accessibility

No Pets
Accessible
Camping Fee

Other Features

Non Drinking Water
Fire Place
Campgrounds
Cold Showers
Maximum allowed combined vehicle length is 8 metres
Gates locked 6:30pm to 6:30am
Unknown feature
Cold showers
No Long Rigs
No Generators
National Park
Treat tap water before drinking
Flushing toilets
Generators not permitted
Caravan Parks
No open fires

Location

Alligator Creek CampgroundAlligator Creek Road Bowling Green Bay National Park, Alligator Creek, QLD, 4816

Weather Forecast

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TODAY🌦️
23° / 15°
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24° / 17°
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SAT☁️
24° / 17°
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SUN🌦️
25° / 17°
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MON🌦️
24° / 18°
💧 99%

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Fire Danger
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23°·67%·16km/h
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24°·62%·16km/h
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Sat
24°·60%·11km/h
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