Lawgi Hall

🏕️ Lawgi Hall, a small, council-supported free camping area in Lawgi Dawes, QLD. It serves as a basic but appreciated rest point for inland travellers, with a touch of community character and outback charm.

🏕️ Lawgi Hall – Lawgi Dawes, QLD

Set behind the historic community hall, this free camp offers simple facilities and a peaceful setting beneath wide Queensland skies. It’s an ideal spot for a self-contained overnight stop with basic comforts and a strong community spirit.

🕰️ History

The hall and campground are part of Lawgi Dawes, a rural locality with a strong community tradition. Once a small railway siding, the area now welcomes travellers with art displays on the hall’s exterior and offers a glimpse into quiet country life. Lawgi’s heritage park and community-run events continue to foster regional pride.

🚿 Facilities and Amenities

• Toilets (flushing)

• No showers

• Bins available

• Water: availability unknown

• Campfires: unknown (likely seasonal restrictions)

• No power

• No kitchen, BBQ, or shelter structures listed

• Pet-friendly 🐾

🚛 Vehicle Access

• Located on the Burnett Highway, 28 km south of Biloela

• Access for RVs, camper trailers, caravans, big rigs

• Flat open space suitable for all vehicle sizes

• Gravel and dirt surface with plenty of turning room

🛌 Stay Information (as at July 2025)

• Free stay

• Maximum stay: 72 hours

• Self-contained vehicles recommended but not required

• Managed by local council/community

• No booking required – first come, first served

• Very quiet overnight; popular with seasonal travellers

🍻 Pubs & Clubs Nearby

• No pubs in Lawgi Dawes

• Nearest hotel/pub: Biloela (~28 km north)

  • Biloela Hotel

  • Settlers Motor Inn Bar & Grill

  • Biloela RSL

⛺ Nearby Campgrounds

• Callide Dam bush camps – informal and scenic

• Lake Callide Retreat – powered and cabin options

• Biloela Caravan Park – full-service park

• Space Service Station & Caravan Park – roadside budget stop

🌄 Nearby Attractions

• Lawgi Hall exterior murals – colourful public art

• Lawgi Heritage Park – panoramic bushland lookout

• Lake Callide – fishing and birdwatching

• Mount Scoria – hiking and cultural site

• Queensland Heritage Park (Biloela) – outback history exhibits

🛒 Nearest Supplies

• Lawgi Dawes: No known grocery or fuel outlets

• Biloela (~28 km):

  • Woolworths, IGA

  • Fuel, gas, LPG

  • Pharmacy and medical

  • Hardware, camping, and vehicle parts

• Water availability onsite unknown – refill in Biloela recommended

🗣️ Reviews Summary

• Loved for:

  • Clean flushing toilets

  • Quiet and peaceful setting

  • Artistic charm of the hall murals

• Watch-outs:

  • No showers

  • No power or water refill

  • Must be self-reliant—limited services in the area

🚨 Breakdown & Emergency Info

• Emergency: 000

• Fuel and mechanics: Biloela

• Medical: Biloela Hospital

• Mobile reception: Reported as good for Telstra, unknown for others

• CB UHF: Channel 40 (regional traffic)

• Area is open and accessible for emergency vehicles if required

📝 Final Note

Lawgi Hall’s free camp is a peaceful roadside stop that rewards the prepared traveller with space, quiet, and a unique rural art display. Ideal for a one- or two-night rest, especially if travelling between Biloela and the Central Highlands.