Calliope River North Rest Area - QLD

This excellent free camp is where the old Bruce Highway crosses the Calliope River via a low level bridge. The area was bypassed by the highway many years ago but is maintained by the local council as a free camping area. There is space for a large number of campers on both sides of the river. *** This free rest area is suitable for self-contained travellers only. ***Calliope River Picnic Area is located 26km west of Gladstone and 100km south of Rockhampton, beside the Calliope River.Visitors can set up camp above the river on the high, northern side or near the cleared area on the southern side.Northern Side The northern side can be accessed by turning off the Bruce Hwy at the Calliope Historical Village and following the road down to the river. No toilet.Southern Side The southern side can be accessed by turning off the Bruce Hwy on to the Old Bruce Hwy, River Ranch. The southern side has one large septic ablution block. If toilet paper runs out between services, campers are required to provide their own supplies.Maximum stay is 48 hours. The area is regularly patrolled and penalties apply for exceeding the maximum stay periodThere are no chemical toilet waste disposal units at the rest area. Chemical toilets must be emptied at a designated dump point, with the closest located at corner of Taragoola Rd and Dawson Hwy, CalliopeDogs must be on a lead or tethered at all times.