Higher Ground Campground
Last Updated Aug 2014 | Originally suggested by No-Mad
Basic camping area on private property suitable for caravans or tent based camping
This campground is on private property and no services are provided other than a fresh water tap. There is access to the river for fishing (redclaw mainly) and a couple of very friendly owners.
Access us suitable for caravans and there is plenty of open, level grassy areas, some with shade and some with sun if you need to charge the batteries with solar.
Fires are permitted (outside fire ban times).
Facilities and activities at Higher Ground
- Number of sites:
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20
- Camping Fees:
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$5 per night
- Bookings:
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Cashier on site.
- How to book:
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No bookings can be made for this campground, it is usually fairly quiet and there is plenty of room.
- Toilets:
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No toilets available at this campsite
- Pets:
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It is not known if pets are allowed at this campsite
- Water Availability:
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There is usually drinking water available at this campsite. Please take care, it may still be advisable to boil water before drinking.
- Camp fires:
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There are no built fireplaces in this camp ground, however it may be permisable to have a camp fire under certain conditions. Please check local fire restrictions and rules before lighting fires.
- Barbeques:
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No bbqs are provided.
- Swimming:
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There are no known swimming spots at this campsite.
- Fishing:
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There are fishing spots at or near this campsite.
- Picnic Tables:
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Picnic tables are not provided at this camsite
- Horse Riding:
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No
- Canoeing / Kayaking:
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There is no canoeing or kayaking at or near this campsite
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Location information for Higher Ground
This site is accessable by caravans in good weather.
On Selma Road, about 17km west from Emerald.
From Emerald, take the Capricorn highway west for about 1.5km and then turn left onto Selma Road. Follow this for another 15km. Access to the property is signed "higher Ground"
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