Russell Island camping area (Commonwealth Island)

About Russell Island camping area (Commonwealth Island)
Russell Island camping area (Commonwealth Island) is a campground in Frankland Group National Park, Queensland. Its facilities include drinking Water, picnic Tables and tent Sites, 5 in all. Things to do here include camping, fishing and walking. The nearest other place in AussieCamps is High Island camping area, 12 km away.
Russell Island camping area is the most popular island in the Cairns section of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
Facilities
- Drinking Water
- Picnic Tables
- Tent Sites
- Fishing
- Walking Tracks
Things to do
- 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
Frankland Group National Park, Queensland
Nearby
High Island camping areaCampground · 12 km
Russell River National ParkConservation area · 14 km
Goldfield trail, Wooroonooran National ParkNational park · 27 km
Josephine Falls, Wooroonooran National ParkNational park · 34 km
Goldsborough Valley, Wooroonooran National ParkNational park · 34 km
Fitzroy Island National ParkNational park · 34 km
Guides for Queensland
- Sydney to Cairns: a 14-day camping road trip
- Brisbane to Cairns Drive 2026: Bruce Highway Legs, Flood Season, Fatigue and Fuel
- Free Camping in Queensland 2026: Council Camps, Rest Areas and Cheap Park Sites
- Can I Camp in a National Park Without Booking? 2026 Rules
- How to choose a campsite in Australia
- Brisbane to Cape Tribulation camping route
Questions about Russell Island camping area (Commonwealth Island)
What facilities does Russell Island camping area (Commonwealth Island) have?
Drinking Water, Picnic Tables, Tent Sites, Fishing and Walking Tracks.
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