Gheerulla camping area
Gheerulla camping area is a compact bush setting next to Gheerulla Creek.
Accessible by
- Walk-in
Camping area facilities
- Toilets (non-flush)
- Tent camping
- Long walk to tent
- Walking
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![Photo of Gheerulla campsite 2.]()
Gheerulla campsite 2.
Photo credit: © Shelley Skinner
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![Photo showing part of the 1.2km walk on the Sam Kelly Trailhead to the campsite.]()
Access from the Sam Kelly Trailhead to your campsite is a 900m walk.
Photo credit: Katie Roberts© 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 Mapleton National Park.
- Visiting Mapleton National Park safely for important safety information.
Campground features: Compact bush setting next to Gheerulla Creek.
Location: From the Bruce Highway take the Eumundi-Kenilworth Road and travel 24km to the Sam Kelly Road junction, turn left into this road and continue 2km to the camping area. Remove valuables from your vehicle and ensure your vehicle is locked before hiking or camping.
Access: Gheerulla camping area is 900m walk-in from the Sam Kelly Trailhead.
Number of sites: Three sites. Each site has a maximum capacity of six people.
Campsites are suitable for: Walk-in tent camping.
Campsite surface: Soil and leaf litter.
Facilities: Toilets (non-flush).
Essentials to bring: Drinking water (creek water is unsuitable for drinking), insect repellent, sunscreen, rubbish bags (no bins provided) and strong sealable containers for food and food waste.
Be aware: there have been reports of small animals eating though backpacks and tents to get food. Ensure your food and waste is secured in strong, sealable containers out of hiking equipment that could be damaged.
Use fuel stoves only: No open fires are permitted along the Great Walk. Penalties apply. Carry gas or liquid spirit stoves for cooking. Test equipment before you go and never cook in your tent. Do not leave stoves unattended when lit.
Generators: Not permitted.
Mobile phone coverage: Poor.
Bookings
Book online or learn about our camping booking options. Advance bookings are recommended for holiday periods.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Mapleton National Park safely and camp with care.
- There are currently no park alerts for this park.