Kennedy Bend camping area

About Kennedy Bend camping area
Kennedy Bend camping area is a campground in Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL), Queensland. Its facilities include drinking Water, tent Beside Car and camper Trailer Sites, 10 in all. Things to do here include boating, camping and fishing. Access suits 4WD vehicles. The nearest other place in AussieCamps is Old Faithful Waterhole camping area, 6 km away.
More suited as an overnight stopover, this roadside camping area has views over a gentle bend in the Kennedy River.
Facilities
- Drinking Water
- Tent Beside Car
- Camper Trailer Sites
- Car Park
- Tent Sites
- Campfires Allowed
Things to do
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
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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Guides for Queensland
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- Can I Drive a 2WD Hire Campervan on 4WD Roads in Australia? 2026
- Free Camping in Queensland 2026: Council Camps, Rest Areas and Cheap Park Sites
- Brisbane to Cape Tribulation camping route
- Cyclone and Flood Season Camping in Australia 2026-27: Warnings and Road Closures
- Sunshine Coast and hinterland camping loop
Questions about Kennedy Bend camping area
Can you get to Kennedy Bend camping area in a 2WD?
No. You need a 4WD to reach Kennedy Bend camping area.
What facilities does Kennedy Bend camping area have?
Drinking Water, Tent Beside Car, Camper Trailer Sites, Car Park and Tent Sites, and 5 more listed in AussieCamps.
Read the camping rules for Queensland before you go.
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