Mt Ballow—Junction Peak remote bush camp
Mt Ballow—Junction Peak camping area is a small camp site amongst Antarctic beech trees.
Accessible by
- Walk-in
Camping area facilities
- Tent camping
- Long 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 Mount Barney.
- Visiting Mount Barney safely for important safety information.
Camping area features: Small camp site amongst Antarctic beech trees. Good protection in windy weather. Limited views.
Location: Grid Reference: 622-729, GPS Reference: 56J 0462179 6872899 (WGS84)
Access: Nearest vehicle access is by 4WD to Cleared Ridge via Waterfall Creek Road or 2WD to Burnett Creek Road south-east of Boonah.
Number of sites: One camp site. Maximum of 6 people for this remote bush camp.
Camp sites are suitable for: self-sufficient, walk-in camping.
Camp site surface: Soil, leaf litter.
Facilities: None. Must be self-sufficient. Water collected from creeks should be treated before drinking. All rubbish (including food scraps) must be carried out.
Open fires: Prohibited. Use fuel stoves only.
Generator use: Not allowed.
Essentials to bring: Drinking water, extra food, first-aid kit, topographic map, compass, torch, warm clothing, wet weather gear, rubbish bags, insect repellent, fuel or gas stove and a small trowel for burying faecal waste. Read more about before you visit.
Mobile phone coverage: Average. You might need to use 07 prefix if calling Queensland numbers.
Bookings
Book online or learn about our camping booking options.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Mount Barney safely and camp with care.
- There are currently no park alerts for this park.