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Campground · Queensland, Australia

Horseshoe Lagoon camping area

Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL)

Horseshoe Lagoon camping area is on a steep bank beside a large waterhole, on the road to Welcome Waterhole, in Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL). Nearby swamps are good for bird watching, and large crocodiles are frequently seen. Access is 4WD. There are no toilets.

Horseshoe Lagoon camping area is a campground in Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL), Queensland, Australia. You book it ahead through Queensland National Parks Booking Service.

Horseshoe Lagoon camping area in Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL)

How booking Horseshoe Lagoon 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 not available
Getting there
  • 4WD access; on the road to Welcome Waterhole
Location
-15.28408, 144.61114

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

This page has no PermitSnag alert for Horseshoe Lagoon camping area yet. Book it with QPWS.

Horseshoe Lagoon camping area: questions

Do I need to book Horseshoe Lagoon camping area ahead?

Yes. Horseshoe Lagoon 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.