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Harrys (vehicle access) camping area
Harrys camping area is set among fringes of open forest and woodland (melaleuca, allocasuarina, bloodwood and eucalypt species).
Accessible by
- High clearance 4WD
- Boat
Camping area facilities
- Mooring points
- Picnic tables (some sheltered)
- Toilets (non-flush)
- Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
- Tent camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Tent camping beside car
- Short walk to tent
- Walking
- Cultural and historic sites
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Boating
- Fishing
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 Cooloola Recreation Area.
- Visiting Cooloola Recreation Area safely for important safety information.
Visit Harrys (River Access) camping area for site specific information.
Bookings
Book a camping area Book a vehicle access permit
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Cooloola Recreation Area safely and camp with care.
- Seasonal closure – Cooloola Great Walk 1 December 2026 to 28 February 2027
- Pest Control Program in Cooloola Recreation Area 31 October to 28 November 2026
- QPWS Rainbow Beach Information Centre Closed 5–24 November 2026
- Upper Noosa River – Campsite 3 – partial jetty closure 21 October 2026 to 21 October 2027
- Drive with care during marine turtle nesting season 1 November 2026 to 1 May 2027
- Permanent fire prohibition on Teewah Beach 1 April 2021 to 3 July 2027
- Natural Sand Movement and access to Double Island Point 5 December 2025 to 5 December 2026
- Exposed sand cliff and dune landslide danger 28 March 2025 to 25 March 2027
- Partial Park closure – Cooloola Wilderness Trail: no pedestrian access across Kin Kin Creek 14 January 2026 to 14 January 2027
Conditions report
Cooloola conditions report Updated 3 Nov 2026
Critical information for your safety is included in the conditions report—always check it before you visit.