St George (Beardmore Dam Access Rd) Campground
Last Updated Oct 2014 | Originally suggested by ossiejs
Hard to find, smallish bush camping site on the Balonne River.
The campground is off bitumened Thungaby Rd East of St George (Qld), turning North off the Carnarvon Highway en route to Beardmore Dam (where there is NO camping).
Site is dirt and obviously dusty, with some grassy site for tents.
Some large and some small sites, many shady, and reasonably level, suitable for self-sufficient caravanning and camping. No facilities.
There is a Youth Hostel on the eastern side of Thungaby Rd, and apparently the caretaker, if approached, will allow access to shower and toilet facilities. Possibly a fee for use. Check first.
Also, Google Satellite Maps shows River in flood, and Thungaby Rd cut. In other words, don't hang around when wet.
Pleasant enough for an overnighter or two for those (like me) preferring free camping - except on washing day!
20 or so sites, assuming people set up responsibly (UNLIKE van who put up long clothes line, filled with clothes)
Facilities and activities at St George (Beardmore Dam Access Rd)
- Number of sites:
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20
- Camping Fees:
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Free
- Bookings:
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This is a free camping area.
- How to book:
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First in, best dressed.
- 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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No water available at this campsite
- Camp fires:
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It is not known if fires are allowed in this campground.
- Barbeques:
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No bbqs are provided.
- Swimming:
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This campsite is near a river or creek that has swimming holes.
- Fishing:
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It is not known if there are any fishing spots 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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It is not known if there are any canoeing or kayaking spots near this campsite.
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Location information for St George (Beardmore Dam Access Rd)
Please check the "Getting There" information below.
This site is accessable by caravans in good weather.
Campground is next to the Balonne River, just off bitumened Thungaby Rd (and easy to miss), North East of St George (Qld). Take Carnarvon Highway from St George, turning North into Thungaby Rd after about 20km to Beardmore Dam. Keep an eye out for a left exit to the camping area after about 1km. You are there.
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