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Campground · Queensland, Australia

Horsetailer Waterhole camping area

Oyala Thumotang National Park (CYPAL)

Horsetailer Waterhole camping area is on the bank of the Archer River in Oyala Thumotang National Park (CYPAL), with no facilities on site. Access is 4WD and off-road camper trailers only. Camp fires and generators are allowed under conditions, and there is no mobile phone coverage.

Horsetailer Waterhole camping area is a campground in Oyala Thumotang National Park (CYPAL), Queensland, Australia. You book it ahead through Queensland National Parks Booking Service.

Horsetailer Waterhole camping area in Oyala Thumotang National Park (CYPAL)

How booking Horsetailer Waterhole 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
Facilities
Generators allowed, conditions apply
Rules and limits
  • No toilets
  • Camp fires allowed, conditions apply
  • Not available: mobile phone coverage unavailable
Getting there
  • 4WD and off-road camper trailers only
Location
-13.41267, 142.31313

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

This page has no PermitSnag alert for Horsetailer Waterhole camping area yet. Book it with QPWS.

Horsetailer Waterhole camping area: questions

Do I need to book Horsetailer Waterhole camping area ahead?

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

What is the emergency number at Oyala Thumotang National Park (CYPAL)?

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