Campground · Queensland, Australia
West Branch (Mount Moffatt section) camping area
Carnarvon National Park
West Branch camping area is a semi-open area near the west branch of the Maranoa River, in the Mount Moffatt section of Carnarvon National Park, with a dirt camping surface. Limited water is available for drinking and cooking, and needs treating. There are communal fire rings and wood barbecues, so bring your own wood. You need a 4WD, high clearance recommended. Buses cannot get in.
West Branch (Mount Moffatt section) camping area is a campground in Carnarvon National Park, Queensland, Australia. You book it ahead through Queensland National Parks Booking Service.

How booking West Branch (Mount Moffatt section) camping area works
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: Queensland National Parks Booking Service.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground
- Facilities
- Limited, treat before drinking; for drinking and cooking only, Wood barbecues, BYO wood
- Rules and limits
- Camp fires allowed, conditions apply; communal fire rings
- No mobile phone coverage
- Getting there
- 4WD access; high-clearance 4WD recommended; buses cannot access
- Booked through
- Queensland National Parks Booking Service
- Location
- -24.97361, 148.01197
In an emergency, call 000. From a mobile phone, 112 also reaches Triple Zero.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for West Branch (Mount Moffatt section) camping area yet. Book it with QPWS.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- West Branch walkers' camp (Great Walk)Carnarvon Great Walk0.2 km (0.1 mi)
- Rotary Shelter Shed (Mount Moffatt) camping areaCarnarvon National Park6.8 km (4.2 mi)
- Gadd's walkers' camp (Great Walk)Carnarvon Great Walk8.2 km (5.1 mi)
- Top Moffatt (Mount Moffatt section) camping areaCarnarvon National Park11.1 km (6.9 mi)
- Consuelo camping zone (Great Walk)Carnarvon Great Walk11.2 km (7 mi)
- Big Bend camping areaCarnarvon National Park17.3 km (10.7 mi)
West Branch (Mount Moffatt section) camping area: questions
Do I need to book West Branch (Mount Moffatt section) camping area ahead?
Yes. West Branch (Mount Moffatt section) camping area is booked online through Queensland National Parks Booking Service, run by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.
What is the emergency number at Carnarvon National Park?
In Australia, call 000 for police, fire or ambulance, and for search and rescue.