Kalpowar Crossing camping area (North Qld)
About Kalpowar Crossing camping area (North Qld)
Kalpowar Crossing camping area (North Qld) is a campground in Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL), Queensland. Its facilities include drinking Water, picnic Tables and rubbish Bins, 15 in all. Things to do here include boating, camping and fishing. Access suits 4WD vehicles. The nearest other place in AussieCamps is Midway Waterhole camping area, 3 km away.
This well-appointed and popular camping area is sprawled along an 8km stretch of permanent waterholes on the Normanby River.
Facilities
- Drinking Water
- Picnic Tables
- Rubbish Bins
- Showers
- Tent Beside Car
- Toilets
Things to do
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Walking
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
Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL), Queensland
Nearby
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Questions about Kalpowar Crossing camping area (North Qld)
Can you get to Kalpowar Crossing camping area (North Qld) in a 2WD?
No. You need a 4WD to reach Kalpowar Crossing camping area (North Qld).
What facilities does Kalpowar Crossing camping area (North Qld) have?
Drinking Water, Picnic Tables, Rubbish Bins, Showers and Tent Beside Car, and 10 more listed in AussieCamps.
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