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Campground · Queensland, Australia

North Palmer River camping area

Palmer Goldfield Resources Reserve

North Palmer River camping area is a remote bush setting beside the North Palmer River, in Palmer Goldfield Resources Reserve. Reach it by 4WD, and pitch a tent beside your 4WD or camper trailer. There are no toilets or other facilities and no mobile phone coverage. Camp fires and generators are allowed under conditions.

North Palmer River camping area is a campground in Palmer Goldfield Resources Reserve, Queensland, Australia. You book it ahead through Queensland National Parks Booking Service.

How booking North Palmer River 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
  • No mobile phone coverage
Getting there
  • 4WD access; tent camping beside 4WD or camper trailer
Location
-16.01497, 144.27943

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

This page has no PermitSnag alert for North Palmer River camping area yet. Book it with QPWS.

North Palmer River camping area: questions

Do I need to book North Palmer River camping area ahead?

Yes. North Palmer River camping area is booked online through Queensland National Parks Booking Service, run by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.

What is the emergency number at Palmer Goldfield Resources Reserve?

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