Fletcher Creek
Council allows camping free of charge at Fletcher Creek camping grounds off the Gregory Developmental Road, Charters Towers, subject to conditions.
To preserve the environment and amenity of the area, users of the camping grounds must abide by the following conditions:
No camping within eight (8) metres of any buildings, fixtures or other infrastructure.
Vehicles of any description are not permitted to be parked or operated in areas between the Creek Bank and Bollards.
The operation of unregistered vehicles in the camping ground is forbidden.
Rubbish must be deposited in receptacles provided or removed from the camping ground.
Wastewater must not be discharged in any area of the camping ground other than at the Approved Wastewater Discharge Facility located adjacent to the Public Amenities on this site. It is an offence to discharge wastewater on this or any other non-licensed lands. Further information can be obtained by contacting the Visitor Information Centre on phone 07 4761 5533.
Use of the camping ground by the public is restricted to authorised areas only. Due to the nature of the environment, potential for injuries exists and Council accepts no responsibility to any person for any damage to or loss of property or any injury caused, contributed or sustained by that person whether caused by others, concealed dangers or other cause whatsoever.
No dogs except on leash.
No firearms or archery.
No motorbikes.
No open fires.
Big Bend & Echo Hole
The operation of unregistered vehicles in the camping ground is forbidden.
Rubbish must be deposited in receptacles provided or removed from the camping ground.
Wastewater must not be discharged in any area of the camping ground. It is an offence to discharge wastewater on this or any other non-licensed lands. Further information can be obtained by contacting the Visitor Information Centre on phone 07 4761 5533.
Use of the camping ground by the public is restricted to authorised areas only. Due to the nature of the environment, potential for injuries exists and Council accepts no responsibility to any person for any damage to or loss of property or any injury caused, contributed or sustained by that person whether caused by others, concealed dangers or other cause whatsoever.
A person shall not create a public nuisance of any kind.
No dogs except on leash.
No firearms or archery.
No motorbikes.
No open fires.
Macrossan Reserve
Council allows camping free of charge at Macrossan Reserve off the Flinders Highway, subject to conditions.
To preserve the environment and amenity of the area, users of the camping grounds must abide by the following conditions:
No camping within eight (8) metres of any buildings, fixtures or other infrastructure.
The operation of unregistered vehicles in the camping ground is forbidden.
Rubbish must be deposited in receptacles provided or removed from the camping ground.
Wastewater must not be discharged in any area of the camping ground. It is an offence to discharge wastewater on this or any other non-licensed lands. The nearest approved wastewater discharge facility is located at the Columbia Poppet Head, Flinders Highway, Charters Towers. Further information can be obtained by contacting the Visitor Information Centre on phone 07 4761 5533.
Use of the camping ground by the public is restricted to authorised areas only. Due to the nature of the environment, potential for injuries exists and Council accepts no responsibility to any person for any damage to or loss of property or any injury caused, contributed or sustained by that person whether caused by others, concealed dangers or other cause whatsoever.
No dogs except on leash.
No firearms or archery.
No motorbikes.
No open fires.
Ravenswood Reserve
Council allows camping at the Ravenswood Reserve subject to conditions. Due to telecommunications not being reliable in the area, visitors to the Reserve should book their sites before arrival to avoid disappointment. To preserve the environment and amenity of the area, users of the camping grounds must abide by the following conditions:
All sites must be pre-booked online via www.visitcharterstowers.com.au/ravenswood-showgrounds - Please note: NO CASH ACCEPTED
Parking/Camping is only allowed in the designated areas.
A person who occupies a site in the Reserve shall:
- keep the site and the allocated area of land in a clean and sanitary condition;
- deposit all refuse in the receptacles provided for the purpose;
- dispose of all liquid waste as directed by the Camp Host;
- maintain all sanitary conveniences in a clean and sanitary manner; and,
- provide clean and sufficient sleeping accommodation in such site.
A person shall not create a public nuisance of any kind.
A person shall not light nor maintain a fire in the open air, except at an approved fireplace.The fees are as follows:
- $15 Per site per day (unpowered site)
- $75 Per vehicle per week (unpowered site)
- $20 Per site per day (powered site)
- $100 Per vehicle per week (powered site)
- $10 Per person in a vehicle other than a private car (e.g. Bus) per day
- $10 Campers without vehicles per person per day
Rest Stops
Council services amenities buildings at various locations throughout its jurisdiction (Campaspe, Belyando, Mingela, Christmas Creek) for the convenience of the travelling public. These areas are rest stops only, and in most cases the maximum stay is 20 hours unless signed otherwise.
Users of camping grounds and rest stops are requested to assist Council's endeavours in ensuring compliance by reporting contrary activity. For further information or to report illegal activity, please phone 07 4761 5300.