Moonlight Dam walkers’ camp
Moonlight Dam walkers’ camp within Homevale National Park is located on the edge of Moonlight Dam—a popular place for birds to drink at dusk.
Accessible by
- High clearance 4WD
- Walk-in
Camping area facilities
- Toilets (non-flush)
- Tent camping
- Walking
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- Visiting Mackay Highlands Great Walk safely for important safety information.
Camping area features: This quiet camping area within Homevale National Park sits on the edge of Moonlight Dam—a popular place for birds to drink at dusk.
Location: : By foot: 16.2km one way from Denham Range camping area. By road: from the Peak Downs Highway, turn west into Nebo-Glenden Road. Follow this road for 11.2km and turn right into Turrawulla Road. From this intersection drive about 23km, passing the Homevale-Mount Britton turn-off, to the signed right-hand turn into Moonlight Dam camping area. From this turn-off, it is 6km to the camping area.
Access: walk-in, Mackay Highlands Great Walk or high-clearance 4WD vehicles.
Number of sites: 2 undefined sites in an open area.
Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping.
Camp site surface: grass.
Facilities: pit toilet and tank water (treat before drinking).
Open fires: 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, reliable torch. Read more about before you visit.
Mobile phone coverage: unavailable; satellite phones and UHF radios recommended.
Bookings
Book online or learn about our camping booking options.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Mackay Highlands Great Walk safely and camp with care.
- There are currently no park alerts for this park.