Campground · Queensland, Australia
The Diggings camping area
Crediton State Forest
The Diggings camping area is an open, shady clearing among tall trees beside Broken River in Crediton State Forest, which the park describes as tranquil. It takes tents and camper trailers, and you need a 4WD to get in. There are non-flush and composting toilets. Campfires are allowed only in the provided fireplaces, with conditions. Generators are allowed, with conditions.
The Diggings camping area is a campground in Crediton State Forest, Queensland, Australia. You book it ahead through Queensland National Parks Booking Service.

How booking The Diggings 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
- Site types
- Tent sites, Camper trailer
- Facilities
- Non-flush toilets, composting toilets, Generators allowed, conditions apply
- Rules and limits
- Campfires only in provided fireplaces, conditions apply
- Getting there
- 4WD vehicle access
- Booked through
- Queensland National Parks Booking Service
- Location
- -21.17401, 148.48089
In an emergency, call 000. From a mobile phone, 112 also reaches Triple Zero.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for The Diggings camping area yet. Book it with QPWS.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Fern Flat camping area (walkers' site)Mackay Highlands Great Walk1.9 km (1.2 mi)
- Broken River camping areaEungella National Park2.7 km (1.7 mi)
- Denham Range walkers' campMackay Highlands Great Walk17.9 km (11.1 mi)
- Denham Range camping areaCrediton State Forest17.9 km (11.1 mi)
- Mia Mia bush camping areaMia Mia State Forest22.1 km (13.7 mi)
- Moonlight Dam walkers' campMackay Highlands Great Walk26.3 km (16.3 mi)
The Diggings camping area: questions
Do I need to book The Diggings camping area ahead?
Yes. The Diggings camping area is booked online through Queensland National Parks Booking Service, run by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.
What is the emergency number at Crediton State Forest?
In Australia, call 000 for police, fire or ambulance, and for search and rescue.