Burdekin Falls Dam Caravan Park

🏨 Burdekin Falls Dam Caravan Park – Ravenswood QLD

PAID CAMP

🍃 Description & Location

Located atop the hillside beside Lake Dalrymple (Burdekin Falls Dam), this roadside caravan park sits amidst open grassy areas and scattered shade trees. It overlooks the massive dam wall and provides a peaceful base for camping, fishing, boating, and dam-side relaxation. Birdlife, including free-roaming peacocks, and sweeping dam views add to the unique atmosphere.

📜 History

The Burdekin Falls Dam was completed in 1987 to support irrigation and water storage across North Queensland. Initially built for infrastructure workers, the surrounding camp evolved into a public caravan park and continues to serve road-trippers, anglers, and outback explorers. Its character reflects its origins, combining function with laid-back remoteness.

🚿 Facilities and Amenities

• 🚿 Hot showers and shared toilets

• 🧺 Laundry facilities available

• 🏊 Swimming pool on site

• ♿ Basic disabled-accessible amenities

• 🛢️ Dump point available

• 🐾 Dogs allowed on leash (peacocks roam freely)

• 🚤 Boat ramp nearby for dam access

🚗 Vehicle Access

• 🛣️ Access via Burdekin Falls Dam Road from Ravenswood (sealed then gravel)

• 🚐 Suitable for caravans, motorhomes, and big rigs

• 🅿️ Spacious flat layout with drive-through options

• 🌧️ Accessible year-round, but dam spill events may restrict road or ramp access

Stay Information (as at July 2025)

• Power Sites: Tariff Rate 2

• Unpowered Sites: Tariff Rate 1(Tariff Price Chart at bottom of page)

• Booking requirements: None — self-service pay station at park entrance

• Land authority: Managed by SunWater

• Site type: Formal caravan park

• Maximum stay: Not specified

• Pet policy: Dogs allowed on leash

• Must be fully self-contained

• Access notes: Road and ramp may be closed during high dam outflow (as of July 2025)

• Contact: 07 4770 3177

🍺 Nearby Pubs & Clubs

• 🍻 No licensed venues on-site

• 🚗 Nearest pub: Ravenswood township (~80 km east)

🏕️ Nearby Campgrounds

• 🛑 No other formal campgrounds near the dam

• 🛻 Additional options in Ravenswood or Collinsville (~80–130 km)

🏞️ Nearby Attractions

• 💧 Burdekin Falls Dam wall and lookout

• 🎣 Lake Dalrymple – boating and barramundi fishing

• 🌳 Walking trails and picnic spots around the dam foreshore

🛒 Nearest Supplies

• 🛍️ Basic fuel and supplies: Ravenswood (~80 km)

• 🛒 Full resupply including groceries, medical and mechanical: Collinsville (~130 km)

📝 Reviews Summary

Positive aspects:

• ✅ Clean hot showers and a swimming pool

• ✅ Large grassy campsites with shade

• ✅ Peaceful lakeside environment

• ✅ Great for boating, fishing, and relaxation

Cautionary notes:

• ⚠️ Older infrastructure with varied upkeep

• ⚠️ Limited mobile reception—Telstra best

• ⚠️ No on-site store or services

• ⚠️ Boat ramp may close during spill conditions

🛠️ Breakdown & Emergency Info

• ☎️ Emergency: Triple Zero (000)

• 🏥 Closest hospital/clinic: Ravenswood (~80 km) or Collinsville (~130 km)

• ⛽ Fuel: Ravenswood; broader services in Collinsville

• 📶 Mobile signal: Patchy—Telstra preferred

• 🧰 Auto repair: Collinsville

• 📻 UHF Channels: Road Channel = 40; Emergency Only Channel = 5

• ⚠️ Remote tip: Always check dam status, road advisories, and travel self-sufficient

📌 Final Note

Burdekin Falls Dam Caravan Park is a peaceful outback stop for travellers who enjoy quiet surrounds, dam-side sunsets, and birdwatching without sacrificing hot showers or space. With fishing, boating, and space to unwind, it’s ideal for relaxed camping—just be sure to bring your own supplies and prepare for patchy signal and seasonal closures.