BIG CRYSTAL CREEK CAMPING AREA

Public BBQ

A cheap national park camping area beside Big Crystal Creek, and the creek is the whole point: clear water, rocky runs and a swimming hole a short walk from the sites. Pitches are good and mostly shaded, each with a designated fire area, and there is dead timber about for kindling. Toilets flush and are generally clean, though paper runs out and they are not serviced often enough on busy weekends. Showers are cold, which is no hardship this far north. There is no power, no water hookup and no drinking water, so bring your own and carry your rubbish out. Sites are booked online but unallocated, which means arriving to find the place fuller than the booking system suggested. Being close to Townsville it draws a crowd, and rubbish and late-night arrivals are recurring complaints. Telstra reception is limited and Optus non-existent, but there is a payphone.

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Crystal Creek QLD 4816
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  River/Lake
  Shaded area
  Campground
  Parking
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Crystal Creek QLD 4816
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Nearby Features
  Toilets
  River/Lake
  Shaded area
  Campground
  Parking
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Generally No! The BBQs are first come, first serve. However, if you plan on having a larger event then please check with Townsville council.

Come prepared with the right essentials, and you'll enjoy a fun day of barbecuing in BIG CRYSTAL CREEK CAMPING AREA. For more information, check out our What to Bring to a Public BBQ guide.

Aussie public BBQs are simple to use. Majority of sites listed on this website are gas or electric BBQs. Simply press the button and it will turn on for a set amount of time (10-20 minutes).

We do also list wood fired BBQs on this site, so check the above descriptions and photos to be prepared.

Check out our How To Use Public BBQ Guide for further information.

Did you turn it on properly? Check out our How to Use Public BBQ guide.

If you are convinced that the BBQ has issues, then contact Townsville council and let them know it's faulty.

You should first check with Townsville council about the rules and restrictions.

Generally, it is permissible to utilize your own gas BBQ, provided it remains under continuous supervision. However, the usage of Charcoal BBQ's is typically restricted, with the exception of parks equipped with designated charcoal disposal bins.

Check out our guide on Portable BBQs in Aussie Parks and Beaches for more information.
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