Campground · Queensland, Australia
Refuge Bay, Scawfell Island Campground
South Cumberland Islands National Park
Refuge Bay on Scawfell Island, in South Cumberland Islands National Park, is reached by boat, and access is all tidal. Mooring points are available. It suits walk-in camping, with a non-flush pit toilet and picnic tables, some sheltered. Camp fires are not allowed, and there is no mobile phone coverage.
Refuge Bay, Scawfell Island is a campground in South Cumberland Islands National Park, Queensland, Australia. You book it ahead through Queensland National Parks Booking Service.
How booking Refuge Bay, Scawfell Island works
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: Queensland National Parks Booking Service.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground
- Site types
- Walk-in sites
- Facilities
- Pit toilet, non-flush, Picnic tables, some sheltered
- Rules and limits
- No camp fires
- No mobile phone coverage
- Getting there
- Boat access, all tidal
- Suitable for walk-in camping
- Booked through
- Queensland National Parks Booking Service
- Location
- -20.86935, 149.60223
In an emergency, call 000. From a mobile phone, 112 also reaches Triple Zero.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Refuge Bay, Scawfell Island yet. Book it with QPWS.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Victor Bay camping areaSouth Cumberland Islands National Park21.3 km (13.2 mi)
- Singapore Bay camping areaSouth Cumberland Islands National Park22 km (13.7 mi)
- Cockermouth IslandSouth Cumberland Islands National Park23.8 km (14.8 mi)
- Penrith IslandSouth Cumberland Islands National Park35.1 km (21.8 mi)
- Prudhoe IslandNorthumberland Islands National Park49.8 km (30.9 mi)
- Roylen Bay camping areaSmith Islands National Park51.5 km (32 mi)
Refuge Bay, Scawfell Island: questions
Do I need to book Refuge Bay, Scawfell Island ahead?
Yes. Refuge Bay, Scawfell Island is booked online through Queensland National Parks Booking Service, run by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.
What is the emergency number at South Cumberland Islands National Park?
In Australia, call 000 for police, fire or ambulance, and for search and rescue.