Free Overnight Restarea

⛺ BP Truckstop Overnight Camp – Bloomsbury QLD

📍 Description & Location

Located directly off the Bruce Highway in Bloomsbury, this all-asphalt rest area sits behind the BP service station. It's a practical stop for caravans and RVs, offering flat bays, food, fuel, and access to proper restroom facilities—ideal for those transiting the Mackay–Whitsundays corridor.

🕰️ History

This rest stop developed alongside the BP Truckstop and has become a staple overnight point for long-distance travellers and commercial drivers. Unlike typical rest areas, it blends fuel services with basic short-stay accommodation options.

🚻 Facilities and Amenities

• Full public restrooms (service station quality)

• Hot showers (token-operated)

• Rubbish bins

• Asphalt parking area (all weather)

• Fuel, food, and beverages at BP store

• Pet friendly (dogs allowed on lead)

• No dump point on site

🚐 Vehicle Access

• Sealed access from Bruce Highway

• Large, level asphalt—suitable for big rigs and caravans

• Drive-through access

• Accessible year-round

🛏️ Stay Information (as at July 2025)

• Site Type: Commercial overnight parking area (BP-operated)

• Tariffs: Free stay — no fees for overnight stop

• Booking: Not required

• Managing Authority: Privately operated (BP Bloomsbury)

• Maximum Stay: Overnight only

• Pet Policy: Dogs allowed on leash

• Self‑Contained: Not required

• Access Notes: Park at rear of truckstop; ask inside for shower token access

• Contact Info: Phone 07 4954 0234 (BP Bloomsbury)

🍻 Nearby Pubs & Clubs

• Bloomsbury Hotel – Local pub food and drinks, ~3 min

• Capricorn Cottage Café – Light meals and coffee, ~5 min

🏕️ Nearby Campgrounds

• O’Connell River Tourist Park – Formal sites, dump point, ~10 min north

• Island View Park – Basic facilities, informal, ~5 min

🌄 Nearby Attractions

• O’Connell River – Fishing and riverside exploring

• Bloomsbury Wetlands – Local birdwatching hotspot

• Cape Hillsborough – Coastal nature park, ~35 min

🛒 Nearest Supplies

• BP Truckstop: Food, fuel, restrooms

• Bloomsbury Store: Groceries, takeaway

• Proserpine (~25 min): Major supermarkets, pharmacy, hospital

💬 Reviews Summary

Positive Aspects:

• Free, legal overnight stay with access to facilities

• Good lighting and sealed surface

• Friendly staff and convenient rest stop

Cautionary Aspects:

• Highway noise may affect light sleepers

• No dump point

• Showers require token; limited access outside store hours

🚨 Breakdown & Emergency Info

• Emergency: Call 000

• Nearest Hospital: Proserpine (~25 min)

• Fuel: On site

• Mobile Coverage: Strong (Telstra best)

• Auto Services: In Proserpine

• UHF Channels: Road = 40 | Emergency Only = 5

🧭 Final Note

The BP Truckstop at Bloomsbury is more than just a fuel stop—it's a well-paved, secure and convenient overnight camp for highway travellers. If you're self-sufficient or just need a solid one-nighter with full restrooms, it's hard to beat.