Camping
In Pormpuraaw
Camping Season 2026 Opening soon
Camp bookings open at 9am (AEST) on Monday 20th of April 2026, however camping on site is not permitted until 25th of May 2026 (subject to wet season). Camping season closes each year in line with the closure of the Barramundi season and the last night for camping is 6th October 2026. Maximum length of stay is 14 nights.
Camping fees are $85 (incl GST) per vehicle per night. Please observe the maximum vehicle numbers for each campground/site.
BOOKINGS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED THROUGH THE BOOKING FORM ON THE WEBSITE.
Online BOOKINGS
To make a camping booking please complete the booking form by clicking the Enquire button which is made active when the camp bookings open. Your booking enquiry needs to be submitted 2 weeks prior to wanting to commence your camping trip. Once your booking enquiry has been received you will receive a copy of your booking request that has been submitted for your records. Our staff will then process these bookings within 7 days of receiving your booking request and will confirm via email that your booking has been secured, these emails will be sent from: camping@pormpuraaw.qld.gov.au, so please ensure that this email address is whitelisted on your system or ensure you check your junk/spam email folder and make safe this email address for receiving future emails. When receiving the confirmation email from our staff that your camp booking has been secured, this is subject to payment of the camping fees being made within 7 days of receiving the booking confirmation email. When the 7 days has lapsed, if payment has not been received, your booking will be cancelled, and the spot reopened to the public.
Please contact Council via email: camping@pormpuraaw.qld.gov.au
Booking Form is made active when camping bookings open for the season.
Bookings are processed on a first in, first served basis. Bookings will not be accepted prior to 9am (AEST) on Monday 20th of April 2026 (no exceptions).
Payment details
After receiving email confirmation of your camp booking, to make your camp booking payment in full please deposit funds into our bank account as follows:
BSB: 064-804
Account: 00092711
Account Name: Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council
Reference: Your Surname & Campsite Booked (i.e.: SMITH-C9 or SMITH-MUNGKUN)
Please send a payment advice or email confirming that payment has been made for your booking to: camping@pormpuraaw.qld.gov.au.
Once payment has been received you will be emailed your camping permit. Should you have any issues with processing your payment please call (07) 4032 8221 (Mon to Fri 8am to 4pm).
Pormpuraaw Camping
Rules & Regulations
ENTRY REFUSED WITHOUT A VALID PERMIT
If you fail to provide your valid permit on arrival you will be turned away. NO EXCEPTIONS. Permits are to be displayed on the dashboard of your vehicle. All vehicles must display a valid permit at all times. Rangers will undertake inspections of campsites to ensure all vehicles have a valid permit displayed. Arrival time should not be before 1pm and departure time is by midday.
REFUNDS
Fees paid are non-refundable. Refunds will only be made if roads are closed (as determined by Council)
DATE CHANGES
Are not permitted once the camping booking has been paid and secured. Any request for date changes will not be accepted. (Date changes will only be approved where Council has deemed the roads as closed)
ALCOHOL
Please see our website for our Alcohol Management Plan. Alcohol can be purchased at the Pormpuraaw Sports Club for consumption at the club. Alcohol is not permitted in public spaces or within the campgrounds on the Pormpuraaw Shire DOGIT area.
FISHING
A condition of your permit is Rangers have the right to check your fridges/freezers to confirm compliance with marine species bag limits. Please observe bag limitations during your visit.
SHOOTING/HUNTING
This is an illegal activity with the Pormpuraaw Shire DOGIT area.
RUBBISH
All rubbish must be removed from campsite on exit. Please leave the campsite in a clean state for the next visitor.
DOGS
Strictly no dogs allowed.
SORRY BUSINESS IN COMMUNITY
Please note that some families may culturally request that certain beach and river areas within the Pormpuraaw Shire DOGIT area are closed due to cultural respect of those that have recently passed. This may impact fishing activities.
OTHERS
- Please report any harassment or unwelcome behavior by others to the Rangers.
- Permit holders requiring special assistance (towing or vehicle/boat retrieval) will be charged an additional fee.
- Please observe the closed areas in the Mitchell River Delta.
- Maximum of 4 vehicles per camp site for the Coleman River campgrounds.
- Maximum of 6 vehicles per camp site for the Chapman and Mungkan River campgrounds.
Please contact our Ranger team on 0458 001 051 or Pormpuraaw Police on 4060 4004 for issues whilst on site. In an emergency, please phone 000. Local Laws are currently under review. Please refer to the Council website for the most up to date information.
We hope you enjoy your visit to Pormpuraaw. Please respect our community and our community residents. Care for our Country.
CHAPMAN RIVER CAMPGROUND
Chapman River – Toilet & Shower Amenities, Town Water, Shady Trees, Concrete Boat Ramp
This Campground is 2kms South of Pormpuraaw Township which is accessed via going through the Pormpuraaw township (1 Site – 6 Vehicles Maximum and can be for different Booking Party)
MUNGKAN RIVER CAMPGROUND
Mungkan River – Toilet & Shower Amenities, Bore Water, Shady Trees, Shell Boat Ramp
This Campground is 7kms North of Pormpuraaw Township which is accessed via going through the Pormpuraaw township (1 Site – 6 Vehicles Maximum and can be for different Booking Party)
COLEMAN RIVER CAMPGROUND
Coleman River – Bush Toilets, Water Available from Pump at Waterhole 3kms from Camp Sites, Limited Shade
This Campground is approx. 40kms South of Pormpuraaw via Kowanyama (8 Sites in Total – Site # 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10A, 11 & 12) – 4 Vehicles Maximum per Site from same Booking Party)
MELLEMEN CAMPGROUND
Mellemen – Bush Toilets, Water Available from Pump at Waterhole 3kms from Camp Sites, Limited Shade
This Campground is approx. 40kms South of Pormpuraaw via Kowanyama (1 Site – 4 Vehicles Maximum and can be for different Booking Party)