Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service have closed the following camping areas in Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL) from 1 November 2026 until the start of the annual wet season closure on 1 December 2026 for management purposes:

• Welcome Waterhole camping area
• Horseshoe lagoon camping area
• Six Mile Lagoon camping area
• Twelve Mile Lagoon camping area
• Kennedy Bend camping area
• Old Faithful Waterhole camping area
• Dingo Waterhole camping area
• Mick Fienn Waterhole camping area
• Midway Waterhole camping area
• Hanush Waterhole camping area
• Melaleuca Waterhole camping area
• Seven Mile Waterhole camping area
• Basin Hole camping area
• Orange Plain Waterhole camping area
• Bottom Whiphandle Waterhole camping area
• Top Whiphandle Waterhole camping area
• Five Mile Creek camping area
• Sweetwater Lagoon camping area

The following camping areas will remain open up to and including 30 November 2026 (closed from 1 December 2026 for the annual wet season closure):

• Old Laura camping area
• Kalpowar crossing camping area
• Hann crossing camping area
• Brown Creek camping area
• Bizant River camping area
• Saltwater crossing camping area
• Annie River camping area

For campers with an existing booking between 1 November and 30 November 2026 (dates inclusive), please cancel and request a refund online. 

Should you require further information please contact the Ranger in Charge on 0427 577 931.