The Settlement camping area
The Settlement camping area is the only camping area in Springbrook National Park.
Accessible by
- Conventional vehicle
Camping area facilities
- Electric/fuel barbecue (free of charge)
- Picnic tables (some sheltered)
- Toilets (non-flush)
- Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
- Tent camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Campervan camping
- Tent camping beside car
- Short walk to tent
- Walking
- Scenic drive
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 Springbrook.
- Visiting Springbrook safely for important safety information.
The Settlement camping area is the only camping area in Springbrook National Park. Travelling up from the Gold Coast, turn left off the Springbrook Road at the Springbrook Public Hall into Carricks Road and follow the signs. The camping area is on the right. All camp sites are well defined and suitable for tents, camper trailers and campervans.
The camping area is linked by a short walking track to the top of Purling Brook Falls. This walking track links up to the Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk.
The Settlement camping area entry, Springbrook National Park.
Photo credit: Tanya Sweeney, Queensland Government
Location: Carricks Road, Springbrook National Park.
Access: Conventional vehicle.
Maps: The Settlement camping area map
Number of sites: 11 well-defined sites.
Camp sites are suitable for: Tents, camper trailers and campervans. Each camp site has an area approximately 10m x 4.2m and an individual parking bay. Camp sites are not suitable for caravans.
Camp site surface: Soil and grassed areas with gravel parking bays.
Facilities: Toilets, drinking water and a cooking shelter with free electric barbecues. Please note: there are no showers or rubbish bins provided. Please take your rubbish home with you or use the community waste and recycling centre located on Carricks Road. A short walk from the camping area is The Settlement picnic area, which has a large open recreation area, information shelter, picnic facilities and additional toilets.
Open fires: Prohibited. Fuel stoves recommended.
Generators: Not permitted.
Essentials: Read more about before you visit.
Mobile phone coverage: Moderate; coverage is generally available from lookouts where you can see the Gold Coast.
Bookings
Advance bookings are essential. Book online or learn about our camping booking options.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Springbrook safely and camp with care.
- Facility Upgrades - Woonoongoora Walkers Camp 29 September to 30 November 2026
- Toilets closed at Tallanbana trailhead 23 January 2026 to 29 January 2027