Fern Flat camping area
The Fern Flat camping area is a small peaceful camping area situated nestled in the forest near Broken River, where you may be able to spot a platypus.
Accessible by
- Conventional vehicle
Camping area facilities
- Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
- Toilets (non-flush)
- Tent camping
- Tent camping beside car
- Short walk to tent
- Walking
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 Eungella.
- Visiting Eungella safely for important safety information.
Visitors need to book their camping permit before they visit. Book online, at an over-the-counter booking office or by phone.
Mobile Phone reception is available at Eungella township or at Sky Window.
Location: 600m from Broken River visitor area, which is about 5km from Eungella township.
Map: Broken River visitor area map .
Access: can be reached by 2WD vehicles, 600m along the gravel road.
Camping area features: set in a secluded nook of the forest near Broken River.
Number of sites: 6 numbered camp sites. Maximum 4 people per site. 2 un-numbered Mackay Highlands Great Walk camp sites.
Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping, small campervan or motorhome, tent camping a short walk from your vehicle. Refer to camping area summary table below:
| Site number | Suitable for | Site size (width/length) | Capacity (number of people) | Max vehicle per site | Camp site notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tent, campervan or small motorhome | 4m x 15m | 4 people | 1 | Access: 2WD. Fireplace provided. |
| 2 | Tent, campervan or small motorhome | 4m x 10m | 4 people | 1 | Access: 2WD. Fireplace provided. |
| 3 | Tent only | 6m x 6m | 4 people | 1 | Access: 2WD. Vehicle must remain in carpark allocated to site. Fireplace provided. |
| 4 | Tent only | 5m x 4m | 4 people | 1 | Access: 2WD. Vehicle must remain in carpark allocated to site. Fireplace provided. |
| 5 | Tent or campervan | 3m x 7m | 4 people | 1 | Access: 2WD. Fireplace provided. |
| 6 | Tent only, walk-in | 5m x 8m | 4 people | 1 | Access: 2WD. Short walk to tent. Vehicle must remain in car park allocated to site. Fireplace provided. |
| Great Walk camp site | Tent only, walk-in | 5m x 8m | 4 people | 0 | Access: Walk-in. Mackay Highlands Great Walk camp site. Fireplace provided. |
| Great Walk camp site | Tent only, walk-in | 5m x 8m | 4 people | 0 | Access: Walk-in. Mackay Highlands Great Walk camp site. Fireplace provided. |
Camp site surface: dirt.
Facilities: toilet (non-flush) in camping area. Nearby Broken River visitor area toilet facilities, information centre, picnic tables and gas barbecues. All water must be treated before drinking.
Open fires: allowed in fire rings only (except when fire prohibitions or fire bans apply). Fuel stoves are recommended. Bring your own clean milled timber.
Generators: not allowed.
Essentials to bring: all food and drinking water, sturdy rubbish bags, insect repellent, sun protection, first-aid kit and reliable torch. Read more about before you visit.
Mobile phone coverage: not available. Nearest reception is at Sky Window day-use area and Eungella township.
Bookings
Book online or learn about our camping booking options.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Eungella safely and camp with care.
- There are currently no park alerts for this park.