Forest Den National Park | Outback Queensland

Four Mile Waterhole camping area

Camp in solitude near the banks of Torrens Creek under the shade of coolabah trees and river red gums. Spot sugar gliders and brushtail possums in the river-side trees at night.

Accessible by

Camping area facilities

Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
Tent camping
Camper trailer camping

Four Mile Waterhole Photo credit: John Augusteyn © Queensland Government

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 Forest Den.
Visiting Forest Den safely for important safety information.

Camping area features: open bush camping sites near the banks of Torrens Creek.

Location: 8.5km from the park entrance.

Map: Parks of the Cooper Creek catchment—park maps (PDF, 1.4MB)

Access: available in dry weather only. 4WD vehicle only. Access unsuitable for caravans.

Number of sites: open area without defined sites.

Campsites are suitable for: tent camping and camper trailers.

Camp site surface: dirt.

Facilities: none.

Open fires: permitted, except when fire prohibitions or fire bans are in place. Bring clean firewood such as untreated, mill off-cuts—collecting firewood from the park is prohibited. Fuel stoves are recommended.

Generators: not allowed.

Essentials to bring: all food and drinking water, sturdy rubbish bags, insect repellent, sun protection, first-aid kit, communication equipment, reliable torch, vehicle spares and sufficient fuel. Read more about before you visit.

Mobile phone coverage: unavailable; satellite phones and UHF radios (local channel 29) recommended.