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Macrossan Park

Dotswood, QLD

About this campsite

Macrossan Park is an expansive and free camping area, ideal for those craving space and tranquility. The park facilitates comfortable camping with a well-maintained amenities block featuring cold showers and flushing toilets. Campers have plenty of room for their vans, with significant level areas for easy access. Although the park is far from the highway, there's good mobile reception around the toilet block on high ground. Campers can also find picturesque spots on the banks of the Burdekin River, especially suitable for 4X4 with small van/camper.

Macrossan Park is a spacious free camping area perfect for vans, buses, and other vehicles, offering ample room for everyone to have their own space. Amenities include multiple clean toilets and cold showers, though water is non-potable. Mobile reception is available in certain areas, especially towards the highway and next to the toilet block. While the tracks leading to the river are more suited for high clearance vehicles, the higher ground and the banks of the Burdekin River offer fantastic spots for 4x4 camping enthusiasts. Despite its proximity to the highway, the park maintains minimal traffic noise, a tranquil place to camp and unwind. Shade is limited due to the open surroundings. Water is trucked in by the council, and the quality is not guaranteed, but good drinking water is readily available in nearby Charters Towers at the Woolworths Service station. Immerse yourself in nature and enjoy a serene camping experience at Macrossan Park.

How to Get There

On the east bank of Burdekin River, south of Flinders Highway. From waypoint turn south onto dirt road and follow around to right to river bank.

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Drinking Water
Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Free Camping

Facilities

Picnic Tables
BBQ

Rules & Accessibility

Accessible

Other Features

Well away from the highway
No shade
Bin
Cold Showers
Clean toilets
Pets Welcome
Overnight Rest Area
Long Rig
Day Use Area
Free Overnight Camp
Day Rest Area
Fire Place
Unknown feature
Mobile Phone Coverage

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY☁️
31° / 20°
THU☁️
31° / 19°
💧 8%
FRI☁️
30° / 21°
💧 3%
SAT☁️
30° / 20°
💧 3%
SUN🌤️
30° / 18°

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Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
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31°·47%·19km/h
Low–Moderate
Tomorrow
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Low–Moderate
Fri
30°·57%·21km/h
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