Lonesome camping area – Expedition National Park (CG)

Lonesome bush camping area is located alongside the banks of the Dawson River, this camping area is a grassy area surrounded by brigalow scrub and tall open forest. Please note that Dawson River does not have permanent water. The camping area can be reached by conventional vehicles. It is accessible for trailers, campervans, motorhomes and caravans.
Number of sites: open area without separately defined sites.
Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping beside your car: walk-in camping: caravans: camper trailers, campervans and motorhomes.
Camp site surfaces: grass.

SITE ACCESS
Located approximately 4 km from the lookout, access to the camping area is via the Arcadia Valley Access Road and is approximately 500 m from the road.
Robinson Gorge section
Robinson Gorge is 90 km or two hours north-west of Taroom along a gravel road. The last 16 km is suitable for 4WD vehicles only.
Lonesome section(suitable for all vehicle types)
From Injune, travel north for 37 km on the Carnarvon Developmental Road and turn right onto the Arcadia Valley Access Road. Drive 18 km (of which 4 km is gravel) to Lonesome.
Beilba section (4WD vehicles recommended)
From Injune, travel north for 26 km on the Carnarvon Developmental Road. Turn right onto Fairview Road and then left onto Beilba Road to the park (30 km gravel road).

Please note: GPS Coordinates are approximate and provided in most cases to get you to the entrance. Once inside the park there should be signs to the actual camp grounds. Failing this please check with National Parks for further directions.

FEES & BOOKINGS
Camping permits are required and fees apply. A camping tag with your booking number must be displayed at your campsite.
Fees for camping permits are:
$6.55 per person per night or $26.20 per family group per night.
$3.60 per person per night for students and accompanying adults on approved excursions.
FAMILY RATE. For camping fees, a family group is defined as one or two adults and accompanying children under 18, up to a total of 8 people. Children under 5 years of age are free. Read more about CAMPING COSTS & BOOKINGS.

FACILITIES
Picnic tables, wood barbecues, fire rings.

RULES
Keep to defined vehicle tracks and walking trails.
Camp in designated areas to avoid damage to fragile vegetation.
Take rubbish home with you – if you carry it in, carry it out.

For more detailed information direct from the National Parks web site, please click on the relevant links. PARK ALERTS, RV’S IN PARKS, GENERATORS, FIRES & BBQ’S, SAFETY, CARING FOR PARKS

We are still in the process of obtaining more information about this site.

Data courtesy of: Department of National Parks, Sports & Racing Queensland
Updated: 14122018KT