Located about 515km by road north-west of Brisbane

Camping in the Carnarvon Gorge day-use area is only permitted during the Easter, winter and spring Queensland school holidays. Big Bend camping area, reached by a 10km walk, is open all year. Remote camping in other areas of the park is also available.

Camping permits are required and fees apply. A tag with your booking number must be displayed at your campsite.

Bookings for Big Bend campground and for seasonal camping at the Carnarvon Gorge day-use area must be made in advance and cannot be made at the information centre.

Camping permits available online. Go to at NPRSR website - Camping permits
or phone 13 QGOV (13 74 68) more information at Queensland National Parks booking service website

Queensland Parks - regional offices contact details

Further information

DERM Customer Service Centre
Floor 3
400 George Street, Brisbane
PO Box 15155, CITY EAST, QLD 4002
Phone: 1300 130 372
Email enquiry to:csc@derm.qld.gov.au