Details on 3 campsites within 100km of Oma Waterhole,

Oma Waterhole Campground

Last Updated Aug 2015 by Foxy1 | Originally suggested by ossiejs

A beautiful bush camping area 15km West of Isisford, taking St Helens Road out of Town (past Cemetery).

Gravel road can sometimes be corrugated and ordinary. Very large camping grounds on the Barcoo River, on black soil.

Grounds serviced by ample rubbish bins, two amenities blocks - hot showers and flushing toilets, large covered camp kitchen area (no cooking facilities), and non-potable water on some taps in the area. Water is clean but untreated River water. Recommend chemically filter and boil before use, or pop into Isisford.

Camping is prohibited inside large fenced area around the facilities. Otherwise, camp East, South or West in the grounds. Clean and well maintained facilities. No Dump Point - closest is at entrance to Camping Grounds in Isisford itself (both sides of the Barcoo) along with potable (i.e. treated) water taps. BYO hose and fittings.

Grounds are well used when Yellowbelly Fishing Tournaments are on in Winter. Many use small tinnies, launched at the "boat ramp" a bit further East. Some are on the water VERY early, so sleep-ins aren't guaranteed!

Council provides piles of firewood for Fishing Tournaments, but it is advisable to collect your own quality timber en route to the camping grounds. Remember to avoid "Prickly Acacia" trees and shrubs - branches have prickles, and the burning timber has an unusual and unpleasant smell. Campfire cooking unfriendly!

Isisford itself has smaller camping grounds on the Barcoo, but gets busier than Oma Waterhole being on the outskirts, potable water, dump point, etc. Oma offers a better bush camping experience.

Numerous campsites, depending on how far one can camp from the facilities. Many unhitch vans and drive.

The waterhole is 4km long and doesn't run dry, great for catching yellow belly.

Facilities and activities at Oma Waterhole

Number of sites:

100

Camping Fees:

Town Council fees - $3.00 per vehicle per night; $15.00 per week.

Bookings:

We have no information available on how to book this site.

How to book:

Pay at Isisford Council Offices in Town.

Toilets:

Flushing Toilets

Pets:

Pets are allowed with conditions

Water Availability:

Non-potable water may be available. Boil all water for at least 10 minutes before drinking.

Camp fires:

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:

No bbqs are provided.

Swimming:

This campsite is near a river or creek that has swimming holes.

Fishing:

There are fishing spots at or near this campsite.

Picnic Tables:

Picnic tables are not provided at this camsite

Horse Riding:

Unknown.

Canoeing / Kayaking:

There are canoeing and kayaking spots at or near this campsite

Location information for Oma Waterhole

Access

This site is accessable by caravans in good weather.

Getting there

My preferred route: in Isisford, top up water and then drive West along St Helens Road for about 15km. Two entrances are signposted: first crosses a gully which is problematic if it contains water, but leads direct to campground facilities; second is about 1.5km further West, and will take you past many of the reasonably secluded camp sites until reaching the facilities blocks,and then more camp sites. A real favourite of mine.

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