Riverside Park Campground
Last Updated Apr 2018 by StaceyJess
Free campground on the edge of the Thompson River near Longreach
This is a basic free camping area, suitable for caravans. Being a free campground, it is fairly popular with the grey nomads and can get busy during the winter.
This is a good spot to chase Yellow Belly and there is a good quality boat ramp. Redclaw are also caught here. There is an annual Yellow Belly fishing competitions
There are rubbish bins and composing toilets as well as a taps that provide (un-treated river water).
The old decommissioned bridge is a good spot for fishing.
The ground can get a bit boggy after rain, and it is possible to get stuck if you aren't careful.
This area gets very busy during season, but out of peak times is quite pleasant. It is quiet being away from the highway and you can catch your dinner 50m from your van.
Facilities and activities at Riverside Park
- Number of sites:
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50
- Camping Fees:
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River View Park is now $3 for a night. Pay at information in town or honesty box at the site. Campground maintained by the council. Do the right thing and leave the place tidy to say thanks.
- Bookings:
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We have no information available on how to book this site.
- How to book:
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No bookings required. It can get quite busy at times however there are 2 caravan parks in town if you can't find a spot. There is a maximum of 4 days stay.
- Toilets:
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Flushing Toilets
- Pets:
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Not allowed
- Water Availability:
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No water available at this campsite
- Camp fires:
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Fires may be allowed in built fire places. Please check local fire bans and rules.
- Barbeques:
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Wood barbeques are available. Bring firewood and check firebans.
- Swimming:
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This campsite is near a river or creek that has swimming holes.
- 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 are canoeing and kayaking spots at or near this campsite
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Location information for Riverside Park
This site is accessable by caravans in good weather.
The turn off is east off the Landsborough Highway, about 4 km north from Longreach.
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