Top Camp

🏕️ Top Camp Roadhouse & Caravan Park – Ravenswood QLD

PAID CAMP

📍 Description & Location

Situated on Burdekin Falls Dam Road at the edge of Ravenswood, this roadhouse and caravan park offers a handy all-in-one stop for travellers—with powered sites, basic amenities, and fuel available on site. It serves as a friendly rest point just before entering the historic town centre.

🏞️ History

Previously associated with the BIG4 chain, Top Camp now operates independently as a combined service hub and caravan stop. It's part of the region’s mining-linked route and serves passing grey nomads, 4WDers, and work crews.

🛁 Facilities and Amenities

• 🔌 Powered drive-through and slab sites

• 🚽 Clean toilet and hot shower blocks

• 🚰 Drinking water taps available

• 🍳 Camp kitchen and BBQ area

• 🧺 Laundry facilities

• 🛍️ On-site kiosk/store with fuel

• 🏊 Swimming pool for campers

• ♻️ Dump point available for both guests and the public

• 🐾 Pet friendly (on leash, powered sites only with prior arrangement)

🚐 Vehicle Access

• 🛣️ Sealed road access from Burdekin Falls Dam Road

• ↔️ Large rigs and caravans easily accommodated via drive-through sites

⭐ Stay Information (as at July 2025)

• ✨ Powered Sites: Tariff Rate 3

• ✨ Unpowered Sites: Tariff Rate 2(Tariff Price Chart at bottom of page)

• 📞 Booking: Recommended during peak periods

• 📍 Land Manager: Privately operated

• 🏠 Site Type: Formal caravan park with powered/unpowered camping

• ⌛ Max Stay: Not publicly stated

• 🐕 Pet Policy: Dogs allowed on selected sites (with prior approval)

• ❌ Not required to be self-contained

• 🔑 After-hours Access: 24-hour reception available

🍻 Nearby Pubs & Clubs

• 🍺 Imperial Hotel (~2 km): classic gold-rush pub with meals

• 🍽️ Railway Hotel (~2 km): meals and drinks in a heritage setting

⛺ Nearby Campgrounds

• 🏕️ Ravenswood Showground Campground (~2 km): council-managed with formal camping

• 🌳 White Blow day-use area: picnic area only, no camping

🌟 Nearby Attractions

• 🏫 Ravenswood Mining Landscape: historic buildings, gold-era relics, and cultural trails

• 🏞️ White Blow: large quartz outcrop with views and geology walk

🛒 Nearest Supplies

• ⛽ On-site fuel and convenience items

• 🛍️ Basic groceries, pharmacy, and services in Ravenswood (~2 km)

🗣️ Reviews Summary

👍 Positive:

• 😊 Friendly staff and easy access to amenities

• 🏊 Pool and shaded sites popular with overnighters

• 🛣️ Handy stopover with fuel, food, and power

⚠️ Cautionary:

• 🚧 Can be busy during local events or mine runs

• 📶 Mobile reception varies—Telstra generally more reliable

❓ Breakdown & Emergency Info

• 🆘 Emergency: Dial 000

• 🏥 Nearest Hospital: Charters Towers (~88 km)

• ⛽ Repairs and full support: Ravenswood and Charters Towers

• 📶 Mobile: Telstra stronger; Optus patchy

• 📢 UHF Channels: Road—40, Emergency—5

✨ Final Note

Top Camp is a well-placed and functional stop for travellers heading into or out of Ravenswood. With fuel, food, camping, and a relaxed vibe, it's perfect for a rest before exploring the historic charm of this unique Queensland town.