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Lakeland Downs Camping

Hosted by Joy · Lakeland, Queensland

30 sites · RV, Tent

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171 reviews

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We provide 10 spacious campsites next to Blackburn Dam that has two rock jetties to allow fishing for Barra, Spangled Perch, Eeltailed Catfish and other native fish. There is also Redclaw and Cherabin so bring your Yabby pots and canoes or kayaks. Campers have access to a modern amenities block which has flushing toilets and hot showers. There is a powered camp kitchen for communal use. Big skies that are great for stargazing and abundant birdlife in a peaceful setting provide a backdrop for your next getaway. Cattle graze the property with the occasional donkey guarding the herd as we don't kill our dingoes. There is prolific bird life and 7 types of wallabies and kangaroos as well as other wildlife in several ecosystems. The property is located about 3 hours from Cairns or 1 hour from Cooktown on a sealed road. Once you turn off the highway, access is 4.5kms on a gravel road. The town of Lakeland is just 8kms away with a Hotel, Roadhouse, Coffee shop and 2 well stocked local fresh produce stalls. We are within an hour of Cooktown and Laura if you would like to do a day trip to the historic towns.The camping grounds are about 5 + acres around part of the dam. Very spacious and lots of room for big groups. We don't currently have demarcated camp sites, it's just pick your spot that is appropriate for the number of vehicles/people. If there is a busy time I will allocate groups to areas just to ensure they are spaced out. The amenities block is modern with disabled access toilet and shower, male/female toilets and a shower. There are 2 canoes with 3 paddles and 3 kids life jackets (kept in camp kitchen), please ensure they are dragged out of the water after use. As we are in Cape York and a large body of water, we do not recommend swimming, canoes and kayaks are fine. I have not seen any salt water crocs but in this part of the world it can not be guaranteed The dam is stocked with Barra fingerlings (1000 in 2024) every year so your welcome to try your luck (if you catch one ease send a photo as I'd like to see how they are growing). There is some firewood available on the driveway in, the heaps are signposted with "firewood", so you can collect your own, if you have a chainsaw there are some logs at the front of the campgrounds to cut up and the dead trees within the campgrounds. The are 3 Donkeys and their babies that you are welcome to scratch, cuddle and get photos with but please DO NOT feed them as it causes them to bite and kick and be naughty.

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The camping grounds are about 5 + acres around part of the dam. Very spacious and lots of room for big groups. We don't currently have demarcated camp sites, it's just pick your spot that is appropriate for the number of vehicles/people. If there is a busy time I will allocate groups to areas just to ensure they are spaced out. The amenities block is modern with disabled access toilet and shower, male/female toilets and a shower. There are 2 canoes with 3 paddles and 3 kids life jackets (kept in camp kitchen), please ensure they are dragged out of the water after use. As we are in Cape York and a large body of water, we do not recommend swimming, canoes and kayaks are fine. I have not seen any salt water crocs but in this part of the world it can not be guaranteed The dam is stocked with Barra fingerlings (1000 in 2024) every year so your welcome to try your luck (if you catch one ease send a photo as I'd like to see how they are growing). There is some firewood available on the driveway in, the heaps are signposted with "firewood", so you can collect your own, if you have a chainsaw there are some logs at the front of the campgrounds to cut up and the dead trees within the campgrounds. The are 3 Donkeys and their babies that you are welcome to scratch, cuddle and get photos with but please DO NOT feed them as it causes them to bite and kick and be naughty.

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