Powell Creek camping area
Powell Creek camping area is situated overlooking Powell Creek, on a stony plateau amongst the low wattles and mulga trees. Enjoy the peace and tranquillity; the area is ideal for bird watching, photography and bush walking.
Accessible by
- High clearance 4WD
Camping area facilities
- Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
- Tent camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Tent camping beside car
- 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 Hell Hole Gorge.
- Visiting Hell Hole Gorge safely for important safety information.
Features: overlooking Powell Creek, with views along sections of open gorge and smooth rock holes carved and worn from years of flooding. Panoramic views across the plateau at sunset.
Location: the camping area is approximately 7km south-west of the park entrance. Vehicles must not cross Powell Creek.
Maps:
Access: the camping area can be reached by 4WD vehicles and off-road camper trailers (only). It is not accessible for caravans, buses or motorhomes.
Number of sites: open area without separately defined sites.
Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping beside your 4WD; off-road camper trailers.
Camp site surface: Rock. Driving tent pegs into the hard ground is difficult, so other means of stabilising your structure will be required.
Facilities: none. BYO portable toilet, or be prepared to bury human waste and toilet paper in rocky ground at least 150m away from watercourses.
Open fires: allowed in existing fireplaces only (except when fire bans apply)—bring your own firewood. Fuel stoves are recommended. Use water to extinguish your fire before you leave.
Generator use: prohibited.
Essentials to bring: food and drinking water, sturdy storage containers and rubbish bags, portable toilet, insect repellent, sun protection, first-aid kit, reliable torch. Read more about before you visit.
Mobile phone coverage: not available. Use of satellite phones and UHF radios are recommended.
Bookings
Book online or learn about our camping booking options prior to arrival. Campers should plan their visit and obtain an e-permit in advance. Self-registration is not available.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Hell Hole Gorge safely and camp with care.
- There are currently no park alerts for this park.