Camping in Blackbraes

There are two camping areas available at Blackbraes National Park. Emu Swamp camping area offers a wide-open space and is fantastic for wildlife watching. Moonstone camping area is set in open grassy area in the woodlands adjacent to Moonstone Hill Resource Reserve.

Refer to Blackbraes National Park map (PDF, 1.9MB) .

Camping permits are required and fees apply. A camping tag or your booking details must be displayed at your camp site.

Park-specific conditions

• Camp fires are only permitted in the steel fire rings (fireplace) provided, except when QFD fire ban and restrictions or QPWS-imposed fire prohibitions (PDF, 763.6KB) are in place. Bring your own clean firewood such as untreated, mill off-cuts—collecting firewood from the national park is prohibited.
• Rubbish bins are not provided. Bring rubbish bags and a sealable container to store your rubbish in. Take your rubbish away with you when you leave for disposal or recycling.
• Toilets are not provided. Bury toilet waste (and paper) at least 15cm deep and 100m away from camp sites, tracks and watercourses. Bag all personal hygiene products including disposable nappies and wet-wipes for disposal off-park.
• Generator use is prohibited within the camping area.
• Domestic animals are not permitted in the national park. Please observe the guidelines for dog and pets.
• Drones are prohibited at Emu Swamp and Moonstone Hill camping area, see Drone safety and regulation.
• No smoking (including vaping) within 10m of camp sites, toilets or other visitor facilities.
• Fossicking in the national park is not permitted.

Read more about staying safe and looking after the park.