Inskip Point Camping Grounds are situated on the opposite side of the southern point of World Heritage Listed Fraser Island. The Pacific Ocean is on the eastern side and the Great Sandy Strait is on the western side. Inskip Point Camping Grounds are a nature-based recreational area.
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There are numerous spots for camping on Inskip Point. However, the camping areas are divided into four spots. MV Sarawak is on the far end of Inskip Point. This spot is open camping with limited 2WD access. 4WD is recommended. Sites for small caravans and camper trailers are restricted. SS Dorrigo is the first camping area when entering Inskip Point. It is an open camping spot with limited 2WD access. 4WD is recommended. In between these two areas, you will find MV Natone and MV Beagle. These areas are open camping spots with only 4WD access. All these camping areas are occupied on “first in, best placed” basis. You cannot reserve spots by roping off areas.
Being a nature-based recreational area, Inskip Point Camping has rules that campers need to keep in mind if this area is to be maintained. There is no camping allowed on the fore dunes. Rubbish must be placed in the bins provided. It doesn’t take much to put your rubbish in the bin. There are restrictions in relation to emptying the contents of portable toilets. You must use sand pegs at all times. Don’t tie ropes to the surrounding trees. You must also keep your dog or dogs on a leash at all times.
Looking after the camping areas on Inskip Point is in the best interest of all campers. In fact, you should make it a priority to minimise the disturbance of this fragile area and its wildlife. In doing so, you will preserve this beautiful part of the world for years to come so that campers can continue to enjoy this spot.
You will need to bring the following essentials for your camping holiday at Inskip Point. You will need freshwater. There are facilities on Clarkson Drive that you can utilize in order to fill your containers. Fuel stoves are more environmentally friendly than open fires. If a camp fire is permitted, you will need to bring your own milled firewood.
The recreational area at Inskip Point is suitable for small caravans and camper trailers. As you drive toward the end of the Inskip Point Peninsula, you will notice caravan and camp trailer sites on both sides of the road. There is no power on Inskip Point so you will need to bring a generator if you want to enjoy the comforts of home. The generator must be a small low dB generator up to 2.0 Kva. While camping on Inskip Point, it is important to be noise conscious. Generators need to be turned off by 9:00pm.
Camping permits must be purchased prior to arrival and the permit tag must be exhibited at your camp site. You can book online, by phone (13 74 68) or you can book over the counter at Fraser Island Fuels, Shell Service Station, 36 Rainbow Beach Road from 6am to 6pm. You can book over the counter at Manta Ray Barges, 66 Rainbow Beach Road between 6am and 4pm or Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services, Rainbow Beach Road between 8am and 5:30pm or Rainbow Beach Tourist Information, 8 Rainbow Beach Road between 7:00am and 5:30pm.
