Campground · Queensland, Australia
Basin Hole camping area
Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL)
Basin Hole camping area is flat ground above the steep bank of tidal Jam Tin Creek, in Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL), and was historically a cattle staging post. Access is 4WD. Large crocodiles are frequently seen. There are no toilets and no mobile phone coverage, and camp fires are allowed under conditions.
Basin Hole camping area is a campground in Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL), Queensland, Australia. You book it ahead through Queensland National Parks Booking Service.
How booking Basin Hole 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
- No mobile phone coverage
- Getting there
- 4WD access
- Booked through
- Queensland National Parks Booking Service
- Location
- -14.70588, 144.13218
In an emergency, call 000. From a mobile phone, 112 also reaches Triple Zero.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Basin Hole camping area yet. Book it with QPWS.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Bizant River camping areaRinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL)7 km (4.3 mi)
- Bottom Whiphandle Waterhole camping areaRinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL)7.7 km (4.8 mi)
- Melaleuca Waterhole camping areaRinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL)8.1 km (5 mi)
- Top Whiphandle Waterhole camping areaRinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL)8.8 km (5.5 mi)
- Brown Creek camping areaRinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL)9 km (5.6 mi)
- Hanushs Waterhole camping areaRinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL)15.9 km (9.9 mi)
Basin Hole camping area: questions
Do I need to book Basin Hole camping area ahead?
Yes. Basin Hole camping area is booked online through Queensland National Parks Booking Service, run by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.
What is the emergency number at Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL)?
In Australia, call 000 for police, fire or ambulance, and for search and rescue.