School Point camping area

🏕️ School Point Camping Area — Danbulla QLD

PAID CAMP

🚩 Description & Location

🌊 Situated in Danbulla National Park and State Forest beside Lake Tinaroo, School Point Camping Area occupies the former site of Euramoo State School. With leveled, numbered campsites—some suitable for camper trailers—it offers scenic lake access framed by hoop pines and landscaped forest. The area lies approximately 1 km off Danbulla Road along School Point Access Road, roughly 12–16 km from park entrances depending on route.

🪶 History

📜 This site is located on the traditional lands of the Yidinji and Ngadjon-Jii peoples, who have maintained cultural ties to the lake and surrounding ecosystems. After the dam's construction submerged the original school, the area was repurposed into a campground while preserving its heritage landscape character.

🚻 Facilities and Amenities

• 🚻 Flush toilets and shared shower cubicle (campers must bring own solar/camp shower)

• 💧 Tap available at each site for drinking water

• 🔥 Campfires permitted in designated fire drums (when bans are not active)

• 🗑️ No rubbish bins—strict pack-in/pack-out policy

• 📶 No mobile reception across campground

🚗 Vehicle Access

• 🛣️ Accessible via conventional (2WD) vehicles via Danbulla Road and signed access road

• 🚐 Suitable for tents and camper trailers; direct vehicle access into most sites

• ⚠️ Road signage indicates Danbulla Road is unsuitable for caravans

• ⚠️ Roadway may degrade after heavy rains; use caution

🏕️ Stay Information (as at August 2025)

• 💵 Fees apply under Queensland Parks camping permit system

• 📅 Booking essential—must reserve via Queensland National Parks Booking Service prior to arrival

• 🏛️ Managed by: Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

• 🏕️ Site type: Formal lakeside campsite with numbered sites

• ⏳ Maximum stay: 21 nights (e-camping permit limit)

• 🐾 Dogs not permitted

• 🔐 Open 24 hours; no gate codes required

• 🕑 Check-in from 2 pm, check-out by 11 am

• 🚫 Self-containment not required

• 📞 Phone: 13 74 68

• 🌐 Web Address: parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/danbulla/camping

• 📧 Email: not known; contact Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

🍻 Nearby Pubs & Clubs

• ☕ Tinaroo Township (~4 km): lakeside general store and café

• 🍽️ Atherton (~20 km): range of licensed pubs and restaurants

🏕️ Nearby Campgrounds

• 🌿 Platypus Camping Area (~4 km): vehicle-access lakeside camping with basic amenities

• 🏞️ Downfall Creek & Fong-On Bay (~5–8 km): shaded bush sites and forest lakeshore access

🌄 Nearby Attractions

• 🚣 Lake Tinaroo: popular for canoeing, fishing, boating, and lakeside walks

• 🌳 Danbulla Drive Scenic Trail: rainforest groves, crater lake lookouts, and fig trees

• 🦘 Opportunities for birdwatching and spotting native wildlife around water’s edge

🛒 Nearest Supplies

• ⛽ Tinaroo Falls (~4 km): basic fuel, snacks, café

• 🏬 Atherton (~20 km): full-service supermarket, fuel, medical services, hostelry

📝 Reviews Summary

✅ Positives

• 🏞️ Level, numbered campsites with water taps and great lake views

• 🚿 Amenity facilities available including flush toilets and shower cubicle

• 🚗 Camper-trailer friendly and suitable for small rigs

• 🌿 Quiet lakeside location with minimal traffic and forest setting

• 🔥 Fire drums provided add to camping comfort where allowed

⚠️ Cautions

• 📶 No mobile phone reception on site—offline booking strongly advised

• 🌧️ Road access can degrade quickly after rain—drive cautiously

• 🐾 Dogs strictly prohibited

• 📅 Booking essential due to limited site capacity

🚨 Breakdown & Emergency Info

• 📻 UHF CB: Road Channel = 40 | Emergency Only = 5

• ⛽ Fuel: available at Tinaroo (~4 km) or Atherton (~20 km)

• 🏥 Medical: clinic in Atherton; hospital services there

• 🗺️ Prepare printed maps or offline GPS; notify contact person of itinerary

🔚 Final Note

🌿 School Point Camping Area is a standout lakeside option for campers seeking open grassed sites, direct Lake Tinaroo access, and dependable amenity provisions all within a nature setting. While remote and restraint-minded, it is accessible and comfortable for camper trailers and car campers. Booking ahead is vital—arrive prepared, carry all essentials, and be ready for low-tech tranquility.