Last Updated on 29 July 2026 by Rob
Barcoo River Camping Area is a convenient place to camp near the town of Blackall. It provides a great base to explore the town and the surrounding area.
To stay at this campground, you must be self-contained, even though toilets are provided.
Pets are permitted at this campground.
Tents are not permitted
Fires are permitted in an appropriate container.
Barcoo River Camping Area Campground Quick Facts
| Campground Name | Barcoo River Camping Area |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town | Blackall |
| GPS | 24°25'31.83"S 145°27'43.12"E |
| Access Road | Sealed |
| Number of sites | 40 |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Water | Yes |
| Dump point | Yes |
| Power | No |
| Pets | Yes |
| Tents | No |
| Fires permitted | Yes |
| Telstra coverage | Yes |
| Optus coverage | Yes |
| Cost | $10 per night |
| Booking | N/A |
Campground Layout and Features
The Camping Area has about 40 unmarked campsites on a large grassed area. There is plenty of space and some sites are shaded.
The site is fairly flat, and the space allows you to be a good distance from any neighbours.
Water is available at this site. A dump point and rubbish bins are also available. A public shower is available in town.
The $10 per night camping fee is payable at the information centre or in the provided honesty box.
Barcoo River Camping Area Location
This camping area is located in the town. Good-quality sealed roads provide access. The map below shows the location. You can zoom out for a more general location.
What to Watch Out For at Barcoo River Camping Area Campground
During our night, we did not identify any issues while at this campground.
In wet conditions, this site is best avoided as the ground is clay-rich and would become boggy.
Final Words
We enjoyed our stay at this campground.
Make sure that you visit the Black Stump site. The saying about the middle of nowhere originates in Blackall when a stump was set up for surveying. While the original stump is long gone, the idea of being at the black stump will give you a talking point.
We used this site on our Matilda Way itinerary.
Closeby Campgrounds
Charleville CMCA Park provides an excellent facility for those travelling in that direction.
Details checked 20/1/26.
