Goldsborough Valley camping area
Goldsborough Valley camping area features a shady camping area adjacent to the Mulgrave River with fire ring and toilet facilities.
Accessible by
- Conventional vehicle
Camping area facilities
- Campfires allowed (conditions apply)
- Toilets (flush)
- Tent camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Tent camping beside car
- Walking
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Swimming
- Fishing
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 Goldsborough Valley.
- Visiting Goldsborough Valley safely for important safety information.
Goldsborough Valley camping area.
Photo credit: Queensland Government
Campers must obtain an e-camping permit and pay their camping fees before arriving at the camping area. Book your camping area:
- online
- at an over-the-counter booking office
- by telephoning 13 QGOV (13 74 68). Mobile phone charges may apply.
The Goldsborough Valley camping area is located on the banks of the Mulgrave River and is surrounded by rainforest.
Camping permits are required and fees apply. A tag with your booking number must be displayed at your camp site.
Park-specific conditions
This is an e-permit camping area—all camping must be booked in advance; self-registration is no longer available. Camping is only permitted in the camping area/camp site(s) you have booked.
Read more about staying safe and looking after the park.
Camping area features: shady camping area adjacent to the Mulgrave River with fire ring and toilet facilities.
Location: past the day-use area, over the causeway.
Access: the camping area can be reached by conventional vehicle with care.
Number of sites: There are 12 numbered sites. Vegetated alcoves provide some separation between some sites. NOTE: There is also a large open area that can accommodate 5 groups: see Goldsborough Valley Bora Ground camping area
Site number | Suitable for | Capacity (number of people) | Site dimensions | Shade | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Four cars and trailers or tents | 8 | 20m x 15m | Partial | |
2 | Four cars and trailers or tents | 8 | 20m x 15m | Partial | |
3 | Two tents | 4 | 10m x 10m | Full | Vehicles cannot be driven onto site |
4 | Two tents | 4 | 10m x 10m | Full | Vehicles cannot be driven onto site |
5 | Two cars and trailers or tents | 6 | 5m x 20m | Partial | |
6 | Two cars and trailers or tents | 4 | 10m x 10m | Partial | |
7 | Two cars and trailers or tents | 4 | 10m x 10m | Partial | |
8 | Two tents | 4 | 10m x 10m | Partial | Vehicles cannot be driven onto site |
9 | Two cars and tents | 6 | 10m x 20m | Partial | |
10 | Two cars and trailers or tents | 6 | 20m x 10m | None | |
11 | Two cars and trailers or tents | 6 | 15m x 15m | Partial | |
12 | Two tents | 6 | 10m x 15m | Partial | Vehicles cannot be driven onto site—room beside the site to park 2 vehicles |
Camp site surface: grass and dirt.
Facilities: flush and composting toilets and individual fire rings.
Open fires: allowed (except when fire bans or restrictions apply) in fire rings only. Firewood is not provided and must not be collected from the park. Fuel stoves are recommended.
Generators: not permitted.
Essentials to bring: drinking water, firewood, rubbish bags and insect repellent. Read more about before you visit.
Mobile phone coverage: not available.
Bookings
Book online or learn about our camping booking options.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Goldsborough Valley safely and camp with care.
- Emergency public phone out of order: Goldsborough Valley, Wooroonooran National Park 30 March 2026 to 31 January 2027
- No access to tap water: Goldsborough Valley, Wooroonooran National Park 24 February 2026 to 31 January 2027
- Temporary day-use area toilet facility closure: Goldsborough Valley, Wooroonooran National Park 16 September 2024 to 3 February 2027