Last Updated on 23 May 2026 by Rob
If you are looking for a deep-immersion rainforest experience that trades coastal heat for the cool, misty air of the Palmerston Highlands, Henrietta Creek Camping Area in Wooroonooran National Park offers a rainforest experience that trades coastal heat for the cool, misty air of the Palmerston Highlands.
Located just off the Palmerston Highway between Innisfail and Millaa Millaa, in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. It has 10 numbered sites serving as trailheads for some of the most spectacular waterfall walks in North Queensland.
To stay at this campground, you need to be self-contained for any water you use at the campsite. However, composting toilets are provided.
Pets are not permitted at this campground.
Tents are permitted
Fires are not permitted.
You must have a permit before arriving at the site (a booking link is provided below). We found that this campground had no phone reception.
Henrietta Creek Camping Area Quick Facts
| Campground Name | Henrietta Creek Camping Area |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town | Innisfail |
| GPS | 17°35'55.90"S 145°45'32.31"E |
| Access Road | Sealed |
| Number of sites | 10 |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Water | Non-potable |
| Dump point | No |
| Power | No |
| Pets | No |
| Tents | Yes |
| Fires permitted | No |
| Telstra coverage | No |
| Optus coverage | No |
| Cost | $7.50 per person per night |
| Booking | Book Online |
Campground Layout and Features
Henrietta Creek Camping Area has 10 marked available campsites on a mostly gravel base. The area is mostly flat and shaded in parts. Sites 2 to 4, 7, 8 and 11 are best if you require solar power.
Only sites 1 to 4 and 11 are available if you have a caravan. Site 1 is smaller, and site 11 can be muddy in wet weather. Site 1 is not good for solar.
All sites are unpowered.
Composting toilets are provided.
A covered BBQ area is provided.
Rubbish bins are not provided, and you must take all your rubbish when leaving.
The fee to stay at this campground is $7.50 per person per night. As previously mentioned, your site must be booked prior to arriving.
Henrietta Creek Camping Area Location
The campground is 30km west of Innisfail, accessed via the Palmerston Highway. The map below shows the campground’s location. You can zoom out for a more general location.
What to Watch Out For at Henrietta Creek Camping Area
This campground is quite close to the highway. It is a little noisy during the day but quiet at night.
Leeches can be an issue at this campground. We stayed not long after a period of rain, so it was quite wet. Also, watch out for leeches on the walks.
Final Words
We really enjoyed our stay here and this campground. We highly recommend it.
Book Online now.
If you are travelling west from here, you may like our Queensland Savannah Way Itinerary.
Closeby Campgrounds
If you are travelling from this site to the Atherton Bonadio RV Park, it is a great option.
For those heading east to the coast, you may like Innisfail CMCA RV Park.
If heading south, Hull Heads Recreational Area is a lovely option.
To the west of here is Gilbert River Campground for those heading into the Gulf Country.
Edited on 3/1/26 to update pricing.
