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Old Bruce Hwy
River Ranch QLD 4680
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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 period
There 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, Calliope
Dogs must be on a lead or tethered at all times.