North Jardine River camping area
North Jardine River camping area features sandy sites on the northern bank of the Jardine River, accessed from the north only and is 32km south of Injinoo.
Accessible by
- 4WD
Camping area facilities
- Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
- Generators allowed (conditions apply)
- Tent camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Tent camping beside car
Always check
- Park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
- Bureau of Meteorology weather forecasts.
- Current bushfire warnings and incidents and also fire bans and restrictions.
- Your camping permit is booked – book online.
- Any park-specific camping information for Apudthama National Park (CYPAL).
- Visiting Apudthama National Park (CYPAL) safely for important safety information.
Camping area features: sandy sites.
Location: northern bank of Jardine River.
Map: North and South Jardine River camping areas map
Access: the camping area can only be reached by four-wheel-drive vehicles and off-road campervans and camper trailers. It is not accessible for caravans, campervans or conventional buses.
Number of sites: 6 numbered sites.
| Site | Camp size | Other comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximum 2 cars and trailers (6 people). | Beside the old Jardine River crossing. |
| 2 | Maximum 4 cars and trailers (10 people). | Beside the old Jardine River crossing. |
| 3 | Maximum 2 cars and trailers (6 people). | Elevated site looking over the Jardine River. |
| 4 | Maximum 2 cars and trailers (6 people). | Elevated site looking over the Jardine River. |
| 5 | Maximum 2 cars and trailers (6 people). | On the edge of a sandbar, near the Jardine River. |
| 6 | Maximum 3 cars and trailers (8 people). | Near the old telegraph line crossing of the Jardine River. |
Camp sites are suitable for: tents or off-road camper trailers.
Camp site surface: dirt.
Facilities: none.
Open fires: allowed (except when fire bans apply) in existing fireplaces only. Do not collect firewood from the national park. Fuel stoves are recommended.
Generators: generators that operate at a noise level less than 65dB(A) at 7m are permitted.
Essentials to bring: adequate food and drinking water, rubbish bags, insect repellent, screened tents or mosquito nets, a fuel stove, adequate fuel and spare parts for your vehicle. Read more about before you visit.
Mobile phone coverage: not available.
Bookings
Book online or learn about our camping booking options.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Apudthama National Park (CYPAL) safely and camp with care.
- Temporary closure: Captain Billy Landing camping area, Wuthathi (Captain Billy Landing) National Park (CYPAL) 18–28 September 2026
- Temporary closure: camp site 4 Ussher Point camping area, Apudthama National Park (CYPAL) 14 October 2020 to 16 June 2027
- Safety advice: Track to Ussher Point severely eroded, Apudthama National Park (CYPAL) 30 March to 31 October 2026
- No access to Saad Point: adjacent to Apudthama National Park (CYPAL) 27 July 2023 to 20 July 2027
- Safety advice: Scrubby Creek crossing into Eliot Falls camping and day-use area, Apudthama National Park (CYPAL) 23 December 2020 to 4 December 2026