The best camping in Blackwood National Park, QLD

Taking its name from the blackwood acacia forests that blanket its hillsides, Blackwood National Park has short walks and bike circuits for intrepid travellers. Escape the crowds in this remote park to hike through rocky gorges and along dense forest trails. Follow the scenic Creek Walk, enjoy mountain biking along the 17-kilometre firebreak, then stop for a picnic by the waterfront. Camping isn’t permitted, but campers and caravanners can stay at Belyando Crossing, just a short drive away. 

The best time for hiking and outdoor activities in Blackwood National Park is during the dry season (April through September) when the average daytime temperature is 27ºC (80ºF). Access is sometimes limited during the wet season (October through March), when trails can become water-logged, and temperatures can soar as high as 40ºC (104ºF). If you visit during this time, plan your trip according to the weather forecast and time activities for the early morning.  

• Blackwood National Park is located in outback Queensland, 330 kilometres west of Mackay, about a 4-hour drive, and 415 kilometres south of Townsville, or about a 3-hour drive. Access to the park is off the Gregory Highway.
• This is a remote park with no facilities, so bring everything you need with you, including plenty of drinking water. The last stop for fuel and supplies is at the Belyando Crossing Roadhouse, a 15-minute drive away.
• There are no wheelchair-accessible facilities at Blackwood National Park.