Russell River National Park
About Russell River National Park
Russell River National Park is a conservation area in Queensland. Its facilities include camping and campfires Allowed. Things to do here include camping and fishing. The nearest other place in AussieCamps is Goldfield trail, Wooroonooran National Park, 13 km away.
This coastal park in the Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Area protects lowland rainforest, paperbark swamps and mangroves, near the estuary of the Russell and Mulgrave rivers.
Facilities
- Camping
- Campfires Allowed
Things to do
- 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
Nearby
Goldfield trail, Wooroonooran National ParkNational park · 13 km
Russell Island camping area (Commonwealth Island)Campground · 14 km
High Island camping areaCampground · 15 km
Josephine Falls, Wooroonooran National ParkNational park · 21 km
Bartle Frere trail, Wooroonooran National ParkNational park · 21 km
Bartle Frere trail campingCampground · 21 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
- Can I Fly a Drone in a National Park or Campsite? 2026
- Brisbane to Cape Tribulation camping route
Questions about Russell River National Park
What facilities does Russell River National Park have?
Camping and Campfires Allowed.
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