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Big Crystal Creek Campground

Crystal Creek, QLD

About this caravan park

Big Crystal Creek Campground is a picturesque nature retreat, perfect for swimming, picnicking, bird-watching and camping. The campsite is accessible for conventional vehicles, trailers and small caravans with large, flat, shaded and grassy spots available. The facilities include clean toilets, cold showers, and gas BBQs in a day-use area. Highlights include a large, deep, clear waterhole and pleasant walks to nearby rock slides. Prior booking online or by phone is mandatory to secure a camping spot.

Nestled adjacent to Big Crystal Creek, this campsite offers a prime location for swimming, picnicking, and birdwatching. This popular spot flaunts wheelchair-accessible amenities including toilets and a shelter shed. The campground is accessible to conventional vehicles, trailers, and small caravans, although it's important to note that there's limited space for large rigs due to narrow access roads. The campsites themselves feature generous space, flat terrain, shaded areas, and well-maintained grass. In terms of facilities, it provides clean toilets, cold showers, and a day-use area equipped with gas BBQ's. Remember to book your spot in advance as it's now an online or phone booking exclusive. Adding to the uniqueness of this campsite is the large, clear waterhole making a refreshing swim inevitable. A convenient drive or walk to the rock slides along a scenic route makes for a pleasant addition to your camping experience. It's the perfect setting for a peaceful retreat, but do aim to avoid long weekends due to heavy influx.

How to Get There

Turn off the Old Bruce Highway onto Spiegelhauer Road and travel 4 km on a partly sealed road to Big Crystal Creek camping area. The camping area can be reached by conventional vehicles. It is accessible to trailers and small caravans.

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Toilets

Activities

Swimming

Accommodation Types

Tent Site
Campground
Caravans

Facilities

BBQ
Shade
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Accessible
No Pets
Camping Fee
No Fires

Other Features

National Park
Camp Trailers
Bird Watching
Suitable for small caravans only.
No Generators
Caravan Parks
Non Drinking Water
Unknown feature
Access may be restricted during the summer wet season
Cold Showers
No Long Rigs
Photo Opportunity
Campgrounds
Dry Access Only
Permit required and fees apply
Walking
Bookings essential. Book online or phone.
Boil or treat all water before drinking

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY☁️
27° / 19°
THU☁️
26° / 19°
💧 3%
FRI🌦️
26° / 21°
💧 3%
SAT☁️
26° / 20°
💧 3%
SUN☁️
25° / 18°

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