Watsons Bay camping area
About Watsons Bay camping area
Watsons Bay camping area is a campground in Lizard Island National Park, Queensland. Its facilities include picnic Tables, toilets and tent Sites, 4 in all. Things to do here include camping and walking. Access suits walkers only. The nearest other place in AussieCamps is Lizard Island National Park, under 1 km away.
Watsons Bay camping area is just behind the beach in scenic Watsons Bay. Some shade is offered by beachfront vegetation.
Facilities
- Picnic Tables
- Toilets
- Tent Sites
- Walking Tracks
Things to do
- Camping
- 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
Lizard Island National Park, Queensland
Nearby
Lizard Island National ParkNational park · under 1 km
Turtle Group National ParkConservation area · 27 km
Three Islands Group National ParkNational park · 40 km
Endeavour River National ParkNational park · 90 km
Cape Melville National Park (CYPAL)National park · 91 km
Mount Cook National ParkNational park · 95 km
Guides for Queensland
- Can I Camp in a National Park Without Booking? 2026 Rules
- How to choose a campsite in Australia
- 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 Watsons Bay camping area
Can you get to Watsons Bay camping area in a 2WD?
No. Watsons Bay camping area is walk-in only.
What facilities does Watsons Bay camping area have?
Picnic Tables, Toilets, Tent Sites and Walking Tracks.
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