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Campground · Queensland, Australia

Emu Creek camping area

Benarkin State Forest

Emu Creek camping area is a large, open grassy area in Benarkin State Forest, with vehicle access to sites and a day-use area next door. It has flushing toilets, cold showers and tap water to treat before drinking. Tents, caravans and campervans are all fine. Dogs are not allowed in the camping area and there is no mobile coverage. 2WD vehicles can get in.

Emu Creek camping area is a campground in Benarkin State Forest, Queensland, Australia. You book it ahead through Queensland National Parks Booking Service.

Emu Creek camping area in Benarkin State Forest

How booking Emu Creek camping area works

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: Queensland National Parks Booking Service.

Checked against the agency page on 31 October 2026.

At a glance

Type
Campground
Site types
Tent sites, Caravan sites, Campervan sites
Facilities
Flushing toilets, Cold showers, Tap water, treat before drinking, Wood barbecues, bring own wood
Rules and limits
  • Not available: dogs not allowed in camping area
  • Not available: mobile coverage not available
Getting there
  • 2WD vehicles can reach the camping area
Location
-26.97797, 152.17075

In an emergency, call 000. From a mobile phone, 112 also reaches Triple Zero.

This page has no PermitSnag alert for Emu Creek camping area yet. Book it with QPWS.

Emu Creek camping area: questions

Do I need to book Emu Creek camping area ahead?

Yes. Emu Creek camping area is booked online through Queensland National Parks Booking Service, run by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.

What is the emergency number at Benarkin State Forest?

In Australia, call 000 for police, fire or ambulance, and for search and rescue.