Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve
Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve
About this campsite
Located in Queensland, Australia, Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve offers ample space for camping, making it ideal for large gatherings. Set close to a creek but with advisories around weather conditions to avoid boggy soils. There's no water availability but it provides flushing toilets above the higher grounds. It also features a boat ramp, although challenging for 2WD vehicles due to its steep and unsealed nature. A perfect outdoorsy retreat that could get busy during long weekends. Note, fires are permitted in designated spaces only.
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Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve•Bowenville-Norwin Road, Wainui, QLD, 4404
Common questions about Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve
Is Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve free to camp at?
Yes. Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve in Wainui, QLD is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. Facilities on site: picnic tables, excellent tv and 3g signals, boat ramp and free overnight camp.
What facilities does Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve have?
Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve has picnic tables, excellent tv and 3g signals, boat ramp, free overnight camp, maximum 7 days and bird watching. That is the short list; 33 facilities are recorded for this site in total. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.
Are dogs allowed at Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve?
The record for Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve lists "Pets Welcome", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.
Can you book Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve online?
We hold no online booking link for Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.
Where is Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve?
Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve sits in Wainui, QLD. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.
Facilities at Oakey Creek Bowenville Reserve
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Excellent TV and 3G signals | Yes |
| Boat Ramp | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Maximum 7 days | Yes |
| Bird Watching | Yes |
| River Fishing | Yes |
| Information Board | Yes |
| Camping Area | Yes |
| Boat ramp – 4WD recommended. Very steep and unsealed. | Yes |
| Walking | Yes |
| Fishing Spot | Yes |
| No Fires | Yes |
| Expect flies in large numbers | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Public Boat Ramp | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Rural area with rural livestock odours | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Flushing toilets have no hand washing facilities | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Photo Opportunity | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| No water available | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Great place for a paddle and fish | Yes |
| Fires prohibited in open – use designated fireplaces only | Yes |
| On the bank of Oakey Creek | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
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