Camping on the Gilbert River QLD

Submitted: Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 14:57

Patrol11

Hi everyone,

We are planning a trip to Lawn Hill at the start of June and are planning a stop for a few nights on the Gilbert River between Georgetown and Croydon on the way. I've heard that the Gilbert River is seasonal so am wondering if there will be water in it this time of year. Any information on this, if the river is good for camping or on other good bush camping sites along the way between Georgetown and Lawn Hill would be really appreciated. We are looking for places with not too many other campers as we will have 2 dogs with us and we will be traveling in a Patrol so 4WD only access is no problem.. Cheers

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AnswerID: 486299 Submitted: Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 15:15

Member - Warrie (NSW) replied:

HI Patrol11, go into places and or click on this link to Gilbert River Bridge. It was just a trickle last Sept. The Einasleigh bridge had a good flow and was much more pleasant.....W

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FollowupID: 761546 Submitted: Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 15:16

Member - Warrie (NSW) posted:

Make that Einasleigh river bridge...W

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FollowupID: 761617 Submitted: Monday, May 21, 2012 at 11:20

Patrol11 posted:

Thanks for this info, thinking Einasleigh will be a better option.

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FollowupID: 761618 Submitted: Monday, May 21, 2012 at 11:20

Patrol11 posted:

Sorry forgot to ask, are there places you can camp along the river with not too many other people around?

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AnswerID: 486302 Submitted: Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 16:24

Racey replied:

Hi Patrol11, We stayed there 2 years ago and is not one I would recommend as it is rather dirty underfoot. About 20klms west of Georgetown there is the Cumberland Chimney (249 camps 6). We stayed there last year and found it a nice place just to chill out. There are some spots in a shaded area. I suggest you spend at least 1 night in Georgetown, or unhook in the street and lockup, then travel out to Cobold Gorge which is ~ 80 K's south of Georgetown. The gorge tour is well worth the trip. You must stay at Gregory Downs down in the river bed there are some of the best off road sites we have experienced. We stayed there for 4 night and took a day trip out to Lawn Hill.

Enjoy your trip.

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FollowupID: 761619 Submitted: Monday, May 21, 2012 at 11:23

Patrol11 posted:

Hi, thanks for your feedback on the Gilbert River. Have decided it's probably not our best option. Cobbald Gorge sounds good, we might head down there. We don't have a van, just the 4WD so no need to unhook =)
Do you know if there's any bush camping spots near Cobbald? Thanks

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FollowupID: 761633 Submitted: Monday, May 21, 2012 at 14:05

Racey posted:

There is camping facilities at Cobold Gorge, you just need to book. You will find all the info here Cobold Gorge

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AnswerID: 486307 Submitted: Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 16:52

wendys replied:

Lawn Hill itself is a National Park, so no dogs, but you can camp at Adels Grove with dogs.

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FollowupID: 761616 Submitted: Monday, May 21, 2012 at 11:18

Patrol11 posted:

Yes we are aware of that, but thanks. Good to know Adels Grove allows dogs though. Not sure if we will go into Lawn Hill itself, just heading towards the Gregory Downs area..

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