Last Updated on 30 July 2026 by Rob
Old Ord River Homestead is a free camp that you will find along Duncan Road. It is a very remote and beautiful campsite. It is a great place to sit back and relax. About the only other thing to do at this location is fishing.
The campground is next to the Ord River.
To stay at this campground you need to be self-sufficent as no facilities are provided.
Pets are permitted at this campground.
Tents are permitted.
Fires are permitted.
Old Ord River Homestead Quick Facts
| Campground Name | Old Ord River Homestead |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town | Halls Creek |
| GPS | 17°22'23.05"S 128°51'18.32"E |
| Access Road | Unsealed |
| Number of sites | 10 |
| Toilets | No |
| Water | No |
| Dump point | No |
| Power | No |
| Pets | Yes |
| Tents | Yes |
| Fires permitted | Yes |
| Telstra coverage | No |
| Optus coverage | No |
| Cost | Free |
| Booking | N/A |
Campground Layout and Features
The campground has about 10 well-spaced campsites spread over a large area. The sites are located on a rock platform. The ground slopes a little towards the river, so you will need to select a site carefully to allow you to get level.
While you need to be careful of crocodiles in the river, you can camp pretty close to the water as there is a 1m drop to the river.
This site is best accessed with a 4WD. While the road may be in good condition, it is unsealed.
Old Ord River Homestead Location
Once you turn off Duncan Road, you will quickly see the old homestead. Unless you want to visit it, go right at the first Y-junction. When you reach the end of the track and enter the rock platform, go straight ahead, as the step down is not as high.
The map below shows the campground’s location. You can zoom out for a more general location.
What to Watch Out For at Old Ord River Homestead
The only potential danger we can see here is crocodiles. We saw some in the distance. Keep this in mind if you want to get close to the water. While a swim is inviting, there is definitely no swimming here.
Final Words
We enjoyed our two-night stay here. We relaxed in the peacefulness and did a bit of fishing.
It would be easy to linger here for a little longer than planned.
If you are in the research phase of your Duncan Road planing you may like to read our itinerary: Beyond the Bitumen: Our 8-Day Bungle Bungles & Duncan Road Loop
Closeby Campgrounds
Your next stop while driving Duncan Road, if you are travelling north, is Benh River.
For those heading south, you may like to stay at Palm Springs Camping Area before hitting the highway.
