Campground · Queensland, Australia
Old Archer Crossing camping area
Oyala Thumotang National Park (CYPAL)
Old Archer Crossing camping area is on the bank of the Archer River, at the site of the old crossing, in Oyala Thumotang National Park (CYPAL). Access is 4WD and off-road camper trailers only. There are no toilets and no mobile phone coverage, and camp fires are allowed under conditions.
Old Archer Crossing camping area is a campground in Oyala Thumotang National Park (CYPAL), Queensland, Australia. You book it ahead through Queensland National Parks Booking Service.

How booking Old Archer Crossing 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
- 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
- Booked through
- Queensland National Parks Booking Service
- Location
- -13.43180, 142.70167
In an emergency, call 000. From a mobile phone, 112 also reaches Triple Zero.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Old Archer Crossing camping area yet. Book it with QPWS.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Jerry Lagoon camping areaOyala Thumotang National Park (CYPAL)3.7 km (2.3 mi)
- Twin Lagoons 2 camping areaOyala Thumotang National Park (CYPAL)4.9 km (3 mi)
- 10 Mile Junction camping areaOyala Thumotang National Park (CYPAL)6.3 km (3.9 mi)
- Vardons Lagoon camping areaOyala Thumotang National Park (CYPAL)22.6 km (14 mi)
- Chong Swamp camping areaOyala Thumotang National Park (CYPAL)23.9 km (14.9 mi)
- Second Coen River camping areaOyala Thumotang National Park (CYPAL)25 km (15.5 mi)
Old Archer Crossing camping area: questions
Do I need to book Old Archer Crossing camping area ahead?
Yes. Old Archer Crossing 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.