Rungulla camping area
Rungulla camping area has 3 separate and partially shady sites close to the Gilbert or the Percy River.
Accessible by
- 4WD
Camping area facilities
- Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
- Generators allowed (conditions apply)
- Toilets (non-flush)
- Tent camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Tent camping beside car
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 Rungulla National Park.
- Visiting Rungulla National Park safely for important safety information.
The contrasting colours of Rungulla National Park.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
Camp site 1.
Photo credit: Shane Vidler © Queensland Government
Rungulla National Park camping area map
Camping area features: 3 separate bush camp sites close to either the Gilbert or the Percy River.
Location: 19km south of the northern entrance to Rungulla National Park.
Access: The camping area can be reached by four-wheel-drive vehicle only. The sites are suitable for off-road camper trailers, but not accessible for caravans and buses. There is no access during the wet season.
Number of sites: 3 designated bush sites.
Campsites are suitable for: tents or off-road camper trailers.
Campsite surface: dirt.
Shade: partial shade.
Facilities: non-flushing toilet at camp site 1 only.
Open fires: allowed at your camp site only (except when fire bans apply) – existing fireplaces should be used if provided. Firewood must not be collected from the national park. Fuel stoves are recommended.
Generators: permitted at your camp site only but must not exceed noise levels of 65dB(A) at a distance of 7m from the generator.
Essentials to bring: drinking water and rubbish bags. Read more about before you visit.
Mobile phone coverage: none.
Bookings
Book online or learn about our camping booking options.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Rungulla National Park safely and camp with care.
- Temporary closure: Rungulla camping area, Rungulla National Park 1 April 2026 to 25 March 2027