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Jaxut camping area
Jaxut camping area is set beside the creek in an open area.
Accessible by
- 4WD
Camping area facilities
- Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
- Generators allowed (conditions apply)
- Picnic tables
- Toilets (non-flush)
- 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 Cathu.
- Visiting Cathu safely for important safety information.
Camping area features: set beside the creek is an open area.
Location: 12km west of the Bruce Highway, the camping area is located 200m past the old forest station site.
Access: the road to Jaxut campground is only suitable for 4WD vehicles.
Number of sites: open area without separately defined sites.
Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping beside your car and camper trailers.
Facilities: composting toilet, picnic tables and communal fire rings.
Open fires: allowed in communal fire rings only (except when fire bans apply). Fuel stoves are recommended. Bring your own clean, milled timber.
Generator use: permitted. Generators that operate at or below 65dB(A) are allowed between the hours of 9am to 8pm.
Essentials to bring: drinking water, rubbish bags, insect repellent, sunscreen.
Mobile phone coverage: poor.
Bookings
Book online or learn about our camping booking options.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Cathu safely and camp with care.
- There are currently no park alerts for this park.