Virgin Rock Rest Area

Springsure, QLD

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Springsure, QLD

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Free CampingToiletsPets WelcomeCaravansBBQDrinking Water

About this campsite

The Virgin Rock Rest Area is a scenic site known for its unique rock formation, perceived to resemble a virgin. This charming location is ideal for an overnight stop with its captivating views, particularly stellar at night. However, you might experience a little competition for the best spots as the area often fills up. A great stop for nature lovers and travellers who enjoy a touch of visual intrigue.

The Virgin Rock Rest Area is an engaging landform shaped by nature's creativity and human imagination. This natural masterpiece evokes the mystic image of a virgin, enthralling and captivating its audience. The rest area is not only for its breathtaking vistas but also for its serene, peaceful environment. Visitors often opt for an overnight stay to bask in the natural wonder and gaze at the mesmerizing night landscape. However, please note that the best viewing spots might get crowded owing to their popularity. So, come and experience the whimsical charm of Virgin Rock, a place where reality blends with fantasy, and the ordinary becomes extraordinary.

How to Get There

2.5km north of Springsure on western side of Gregory Highway, heading towards Emerald.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Drinking Water

Accommodation Types

Free Camping

Caravans

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Shade

BBQ

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Lookout

Virgin Rock is lit up at night - beautiful.

Free Overnight Camp

Find the other Virgin/s in rock formations (if you can)!

Bin

Unknown feature

Overnight Rest Area

Mobile Phone Coverage

Walking

Not much traffic noise.

Photo Opportunity

Flushing toilets

Well worth a night.

No Tents

Day Rest Area

"Very popular stopover - don't be late!

Day Use Area

Maximum 20 hrs

Nice walk further on down side road.

Long Rig

Location

Virgin Rock Rest Area•Gregory Highway, Springsure, QLD, 4722

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Common questions about Virgin Rock Rest Area

Is Virgin Rock Rest Area free to camp at?

We have Virgin Rock Rest Area in Springsure, QLD recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.

What facilities does Virgin Rock Rest Area have?

Virgin Rock Rest Area has lookout, virgin rock is lit up at night - beautiful., free overnight camp, ", find the other virgin/s in rock formations (if you can)! and toilets. That is the short list; 28 facilities are recorded for this site in total.

Are dogs allowed at Virgin Rock Rest Area?

The record for Virgin Rock Rest Area 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 Virgin Rock Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Virgin Rock Rest Area, 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 Virgin Rock Rest Area?

Virgin Rock Rest Area sits in Springsure, 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 Virgin Rock Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Virgin Rock Rest Area
Facility	On site
Lookout	Yes
Virgin Rock is lit up at night - beautiful.	Yes
Free Overnight Camp	Yes
"	Yes
Find the other Virgin/s in rock formations (if you can)!	Yes
Toilets	Yes
Bin	Yes
	Yes
Overnight Rest Area	Yes
Picnic Tables	Yes
Mobile Phone Coverage	Yes
Walking	Yes
Not much traffic noise.	Yes
Photo Opportunity	Yes
Flushing toilets	Yes
Well worth a night.	Yes
No Tents	Yes
Day Rest Area	Yes
"Very popular stopover - don't be late!	Yes
Free Camping	Yes
Pets Welcome	Yes
Day Use Area	Yes
Caravans	Yes
Shade	Yes
Maximum 20 hrs	Yes
Nice walk further on down side road.	Yes
Long Rig	Yes
BBQ	Yes
Drinking Water	Yes

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Listed as a free camp — we have not confirmed the fee with the operator

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