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Forsayth Tourist Park

Forsayth QLD

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Category:

Caravan Park

average rating is 4.4 out of 5
Atherton QLD
Area
QLD: TABLELANDS REGION
GPS:

-18.2025003, 142.24550059999999

Nearby Sights/Things To Do

Forsayth Tourist Park

Cnr of First and, Fifth St, Forsayth QLD 4871, Australia

+61 7 4062 5483

๐Ÿ•๏ธ Forsayth Tourist Park โ€” Forsayth QLD

PAID CAMP

๐Ÿšฉ Description & Location

A small, friendly park in the heart of Forsayth, offering powered and unpowered sites within walking distance of the pub, shop, and Savannahlander railway station. Ideal as a rest point before heading to Cobbold Gorge or further into the Gulf country.

๐Ÿชถ History

Forsayth has long served as a service town for surrounding pastoral stations and mining operations. The tourist park has been a stopover for travellers exploring the Savannah Way and Gulf Savannah for decades.

๐Ÿšป Facilities and Amenities

  • โšก Powered and unpowered sites

  • ๐Ÿšฟ Amenities block with hot showers and toilets

  • ๐Ÿ’ง Potable water available on site

  • โ™ป๏ธ Dump point on site

  • ๐Ÿณ Camp kitchen and BBQ facilities

  • ๐Ÿพ Pets allowed (conditions apply)

  • ๐Ÿšฎ Waste bins

๐Ÿš— Vehicle Access

๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ Fully sealed road from Georgetown and from Einasleigh. Suitable for caravans, motorhomes, and camper trailers.

๐Ÿ•๏ธ Stay Information (as at August 2025):

  • ๐Ÿ“… Booking: recommended in peak season

  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Managing body: privately owned and operated

  • โ›บ Site types: powered and unpowered sites

  • ๐Ÿ• Pet policy: pets allowed (conditions apply)

  • ๐Ÿšช Gate/access: reception hours vary with season; after-hours check-in by arrangement

  • โ˜Ž๏ธ Phone: +61 7 4062 5304

  • ๐Ÿ“ง Email: forsaythcaravanpark@gmail.com

  • ๐ŸŒ Web: forsaythcaravanpark.com.au

๐Ÿ’ฒ User Price Reviews

  • โ€œPowered site cost us $35โ€ (Aug 2025)

  • โ€œUnpowered camping was $30โ€ (Jul 2025)

  • โ€œPaid $33/night for a powered siteโ€ (May 2025)

  • โ€œ$28 for unpowered back in Marchโ€ (Mar 2025)(Seasonal variations in rates may apply)NOTE: These are user submitted prices, confirm with camp operator.

๐Ÿ“ Reviews Summary

โœ… Positives:

  • ๐Ÿšถ Walk to pub, shop, and railway station

  • ๐Ÿ’ง Potable water and dump point on site

  • ๐Ÿงผ Tidy and well-kept amenities

  • ๐Ÿค Friendly owners

  • ๐Ÿ“ Good base for Cobbold Gorge

โš ๏ธ Cautions:

  • ๐Ÿ“ถ Limited mobile reception (Telstra best chance)

  • ๐Ÿ’ต Small park โ€” fills quickly in peak season

  • โ˜€๏ธ Limited shade in some areas

๐Ÿป Nearby Pubs & Clubs

  • ๐Ÿบ Goldfields Hotel โ€” pub meals and bar

  • ๐Ÿด Georgetown pubs (~85 km) โ€” meals and drinks

๐Ÿ•๏ธ Nearby Campgrounds

  • ๐Ÿž๏ธ Cobbold Gorge Village โ€” resort-style facilities with tours

  • ๐ŸŒณ Einasleigh Caravan Park โ€” basic park near Copperfield Gorge

๐ŸŒ„ Nearby Attractions

  • ๐Ÿš‚ Savannahlander train tours (seasonal)

  • ๐Ÿž๏ธ Cobbold Gorge

  • ๐Ÿชจ Agate Creek Fossicking Area

๐Ÿ›’ Nearest Supplies

  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Small shop in Forsayth

  • โ›ฝ Fuel available in Forsayth

  • ๐Ÿฌ Larger supplies in Georgetown (~85 km)

๐Ÿšจ Breakdown & Emergency Info

  • ๐Ÿ“ป UHF CB: Road Channel = 40 | Emergency = 5

  • โ›ฝ Fuel: on site in town

  • ๐Ÿฅ Medical: clinic in Georgetown (~85 km)

  • ๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile signal: patchy; Telstra best chance

๐Ÿ”š Final Note

Forsayth Tourist Park is a convenient, well-equipped stop in the Gulf Savannah. Its location makes it a strategic base before tackling more remote sections of the Savannah Way.

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