Cathu State Forest

About Cathu State Forest
Cathu State Forest is a state park in Queensland. Its facilities include camping, picnic Tables and toilets, 5 in all. Things to do here include camping. The nearest other place in AussieCamps is Eungella National Park, 29 km away.
Along the rugged Clarke Range behind the Whitsunday coast is Cathu State Forest. Forests and woodlands range from distinctive poplar gum Eucalyptus platyphylla woodlands and exotic Caribbean pine plantations on the creek flats to dense rainforest, hoop pine plantations and tall wet eucalypt forest…
Facilities
- Camping
- Picnic Tables
- Toilets
- Campfires Allowed
- Lookout
Things to do
- Camping
Fees
Fees change with the season and the site, and some sites must be booked ahead. AussieCamps shows the current fee, how to book and what each site offers.
Location
Nearby
Guides for Queensland
- Brisbane to Cairns Drive 2026: Bruce Highway Legs, Flood Season, Fatigue and Fuel
- Brisbane to Airlie Beach Drive 2026: Bruce Highway Route, Stops and Camping
- Brisbane to Cape Tribulation camping route
- Can I Camp in a National Park Without Booking? 2026 Rules
- Can I Fly a Drone in a National Park or Campsite? 2026
- Free Camping in Queensland 2026: Council Camps, Rest Areas and Cheap Park Sites
Questions about Cathu State Forest
What facilities does Cathu State Forest have?
Camping, Picnic Tables, Toilets, Campfires Allowed and Lookout.
Read the camping rules for Queensland before you go.
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